Assam Fishing Women Notebook

In Assam, fishing is not only a source of food, but also a source of income. The state is gifted with vast aquatic resources apart from the major river systems of the mighty Brahmaputra and the Barak with their numerous tributaries. Assam is rich in fish diversity and boasts being home to almost all freshwater species available in the North Eastern region. Polo, Khaloi, Jakoi, Chepa, Boa are few fishing equipments used by the people of Assam. But unfortunately, due to lack of proper planning and proper conservation measures fish species are depleting very rapidly in the state.