Fish For Better Nutrition:Policies and Strategies for Increased Production of Nutrient-rich Small Fish

in Bangladesh

Fish For Better Nutrition:Policies and Strategies for Increased Production of Nutrient-rich Small Fish

in Bangladesh

Department of Fisheries, Bangladeshwww.fisheries.gov.bd

Department of Fisheries, Bangladeshwww.fisheries.gov.bd

Syed Arif AzadSyed Arif Azad

Outline of Presentation Outline of Presentation o Status of Fisheries Resources in

Bangladesh o National Fish Production Scenarioo Contribution of Fisheries Sector o Role of Fisheries in National Food

Security o Fish For Nutrition Security o Small Fish for Nutrition and Livelihoods of

Poor o Role of DoF in Natural Fish Production and

Biodiverstiy o Habitat Restoration and Fish Sanctuary o Enhanced Fisheries Through Stock

Enhancemento Community Based Fish Culture in

Floodplains Policy Interventions and Legal Framework

Towards Increased Production and Consumption

Inland Open and Closed Water Resources of Bangladesh

Total Area of Inland Waters: 4.7 million ha

Area of Inland Open Waters: 3.9 million ha (84%)

Area of Inland Closed Waters: 0.8 million ha (16%)

o Marine Water [Territorial) : 2680 sq NMo Marine Water (EEZ) : 41040 sq

NMo Coast line : 710 km

Coastal and Marine Water Resources of Bangladesh

Fish Production Scenario in Bangladesh

Total Fish Production in 2012-13: 3.41 Million MTTotal Fish Production in 2012-13: 3.41 Million MT

oC0ntribution to National GDP:

4.39%oC0ntribution to Agricultural GDP:

22.76%

oC0ntribution to National GDP:

4.39%oC0ntribution to Agricultural GDP:

22.76%

Contribution of Fisheries Sector

 Bangladesh ranked 5th as aquaculture producing country in the world.Last 5 years average growth rate of

fisheries sector is around 6%

Bangladesh ranked 5th as aquaculture producing country in the world.Last 5 years average growth rate of

fisheries sector is around 6%

Sector-wise GDP Contribution in Last 10 Yrs

oContribution of Fish to animal protein supply ()

60%oCurrent fish intake (g/person/day): 50.30oDesirable fish intake (g/person/day): 60.00

oEmployment (full time & part

time):17.13 million ( 11% of total population)oWomen employment* :1.38 million

(8.04% of fisheries sector employment)oInvolvement of women in fish processing

industry is about 80%

Contribution of Fisheries Sector in Employment

 

Potential Species in Aquaculture Production

Freshwater

o Indian Major Carps 06o Small Indigenous Species 07o Exotic Species 12Brackish-water/ Coastal Specieso Sea-bass, Mullet, Tengra, Parsa,

Tilapia, Milkfish 06o Galda, Bagda, Harina, Mud crab) 04

Freshwater

o Indian Major Carps 06o Small Indigenous Species 07o Exotic Species 12Brackish-water/ Coastal Specieso Sea-bass, Mullet, Tengra, Parsa,

Tilapia, Milkfish 06o Galda, Bagda, Harina, Mud crab) 04

o Freshwater fish species : 260o Exotic fish species : 12o Marine fish species : 486o Freshwater shrimp species : 24o Marine shrimp species : 36

Bangladesh is Enriched in Fish Biodiversity

o Co-management/Community Based Fisheries Management

o Conservation and Management of Wetland Biodiversity – Use Integrated Natural Management Approach • Habitat improvement and Management • Sanctuary Establishment and Management • Conservation and Management of Fish Breeding

Ground • Restoration and Management of Endangered Fish

Brood• Aquatic plantation and integrated farming • Artificial Stocking of fish fingerling (IMC and Ind.

sp)• Construction of fish and agro-friendly structure

and operation – management of sluice gate , establishment of fish pass and fish friendly regulator

• Mass awareness raising

o Co-management/Community Based Fisheries Management

o Conservation and Management of Wetland Biodiversity – Use Integrated Natural Management Approach • Habitat improvement and Management • Sanctuary Establishment and Management • Conservation and Management of Fish Breeding

Ground • Restoration and Management of Endangered Fish

Brood• Aquatic plantation and integrated farming • Artificial Stocking of fish fingerling (IMC and Ind.

sp)• Construction of fish and agro-friendly structure

and operation – management of sluice gate , establishment of fish pass and fish friendly regulator

• Mass awareness raising

Strategies for Production of Small fish(open and semi-closed waters)

Strategies for Production of Small fish(open and semi-closed waters)

Strategies for Production of Small fish(open and semi-closed waters)

Strategies for Production of Small fish(open and semi-closed waters)

o Production of small fish in Floodplains using Enhanced Fisheries Management by CBOso Stocking broodfish of small fish o Management of the floodplain o Conservation of small fish

o Community Based Fish Culture and Integrated Floodplain Management o Public and private floodplains o Establishment of Good Governance o Ensure access and benefits of poor people

including landless, poor fishers o Development of Database of Genuine Fishers

for Sustainable Livelihood of Fishers and Development of Fisheries Resources

o Production of small fish in Floodplains using Enhanced Fisheries Management by CBOso Stocking broodfish of small fish o Management of the floodplain o Conservation of small fish

o Community Based Fish Culture and Integrated Floodplain Management o Public and private floodplains o Establishment of Good Governance o Ensure access and benefits of poor people

including landless, poor fishers o Development of Database of Genuine Fishers

for Sustainable Livelihood of Fishers and Development of Fisheries Resources

Co-management/Community Based Fisheries Management of Floodplains, Rivers, Public

ponds

Jalmohal Management Policy 2009o Instead of revenue oriented leasing system of the public water-bodies moving towards biological management approach by involving relevant communities. o Participation of all relevant stakeholders surrounding the water-bodies is ensuredo Jalmohal (Khas pond) management including neighboring poor, destitute women, FF

Jalmohal Management Policy 2009o Instead of revenue oriented leasing system of the public water-bodies moving towards biological management approach by involving relevant communities. o Participation of all relevant stakeholders surrounding the water-bodies is ensuredo Jalmohal (Khas pond) management including neighboring poor, destitute women, FF

Promotion of Community Based Fish Culture in Floodplains

Restoration of degraded habitat

Total 2112 ha re-excavated during 2012-13

Incremental production-3000 MT; beneficiaries- 649908

Total 2112 ha re-excavated during 2012-13

Incremental production-3000 MT; beneficiaries- 649908

Community Based Fish Culture and Establishment of Fish Sanctuaries

500 established throughout the country during the last 4 years500 established throughout the country during the last 4 years

Stocking of Indigenous fish to increase productivity and

biodiversity

Community Based Integrated Floodplain Management (IFM)

Reduced irrigation water

demand

Cropping

pattern management

Sluice Gate Management

More water during dry

season

Connections during fish migration

Aquatic resources mngt & conservation

Development of Database of Genuine Fishers for Sustainable Development of Fisheries Resources Distribution of Identity

Card to Fisheries

-To ensure the user rights as well as to ensure livelihoods of the poor fishermen community, distribution of Identity Card to fishers are in progress – will be

distributed to 2 million

fishers by 2015Till today

0.6m fishers registered

Distribution of Identity Card to Fisheries

-To ensure the user rights as well as to ensure livelihoods of the poor fishermen community, distribution of Identity Card to fishers are in progress – will be

distributed to 2 million

fishers by 2015Till today

0.6m fishers registered

Strategies for Production of Small fish(closed waters)

Strategies for Production of Small fish(closed waters)

o Production of small fish in Ponds o Stocking broodfish of small fish o Culture of carp and small fish in polyculture o Use of effective strategies to harvest small

fish o Conservation of small fish in pondo Development of micro-habitat in pond useful

for small fish o Production of small fish in Pond Connected Rice

fields o Stocking broodfish of small fish o Culture of carp and small fish o Use of effective strategies to harvest small

fish o Conservation of small fish in pondo Allow small fish to enter into rice fields

o Production of small fish in Ponds o Stocking broodfish of small fish o Culture of carp and small fish in polyculture o Use of effective strategies to harvest small

fish o Conservation of small fish in pondo Development of micro-habitat in pond useful

for small fish o Production of small fish in Pond Connected Rice

fields o Stocking broodfish of small fish o Culture of carp and small fish o Use of effective strategies to harvest small

fish o Conservation of small fish in pondo Allow small fish to enter into rice fields

Fisheries Policy and Strategy

o National Fisheries Policy 1998 o National Fisheries Strategy 2006

o Vision 2021 of Fisheries Sector 2009

o Country Investment Plan (2011-15) 2010

o Sixth Five Year Plan (2011-15) 2011

Legal Framework: Act and Regulations

o Tank Improvement Act, 1939o Fish Protection & Conservation Act, 1950

(amended in 1982,1995, 2002)o The Protection and Conservation of Fish

Rules, 1985 (amended in 2008)o Fish Hatchery Act, 2010 o Fish Hatchery Regulation, 2011o Fish Feed and Animal Feed Act, 2010 o Fish Feed Regulation, 2011

Policy and Strategy for Small Fish Production

Policy should be developed and implemented to increase the production and diversity of small fish in wetlands:o Expand and restore fish habitats o Re-stock mola and other micro-nutrient rich small

fisho Restore migratory routes and establish fish-friendly

structure to allow movement of fish o Support in sustainable management of fisheries in

wetlands using Community based approacho Provide support to carryout research on biology and

nutrient composition of to select more species for stock enhancement

Policy and Strategy for Small Fish Production

Need policy and strategy so that the technologies on pond and pond connected rice fields for carp and small fish production technology can be adopted by large number of farming households within shortest possible time in the country and region

Need policy and strategy so that the technologies on pond and pond connected rice fields for carp and small fish production technology can be adopted by large number of farming households within shortest possible time in the country and region

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