Archive · 2 Jul 2025
Ban on Catching Large Fish Implemented in SRSP and Others
Imagine the fish in a river or lake are like babies.
July and August are when they're having their own babies!
To make sure there are lots of fish in the future, the government is telling people they can't catch the big, grown-up fish during these two months.
This helps the baby fish grow up.
If people catch the big fish during breeding time, there might not be as many fish later.
If people break the rules and catch big fish anyway, they might have their fishing tools taken away.
Fisheries department issued orders banning capture of large fish in SRSP, Kadam project, and Godavari River.
The ban is in effect during July and August due to the fish breeding season.
Officials stated that removing mature breeding fish prevents a rise in the fish population.
The department's action was prompted by videos circulating on social media showing large fish catches.
Fishing nets and boats used for catching large fish will be confiscated.
- Who
- The fisheries department and fishermen.
- What
- A ban on catching large fish.
- When
- July and August.
- Where
- Sriram Sagar Project (SRSP), Kadam project, and Godavari River.
- Why
- To protect the fish breeding season and prevent a decline in the fish population.
Fishermen
N/A
Economic Impact
Fishermen
Could be impacted economically.
N/A
N/A
- Affected Areas
- SRSP, Kadam project, Godavari River
- Ban Period
- July and August
- Reason for Ban
- Fish breeding season
- Enforcement
- Confiscation of nets and boats
- Initiating Authority
- Fisheries Department