Source: TH
Context: Introduced in the early 1900s, trout fish has become a staple on the Valley’s menu, and an increasing number of farmers are now eyeing opportunities to export trout to meet European demand.
- The favourable water and climatic conditions in Kashmir, similar to Europe, attracted small farmers initially, and now educated unemployed youth are joining the sector.
The demand for trout is high, leading to solid profits for farmers, and the government offers subsidies to support the establishment of trout farms. However, climate change poses a potential threat to the industry, as the fish require specific conditions to thrive.
Despite this challenge, the government is taking measures to combat climate change’s impact by offering subsidies to set up Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) for trout farming.
