Archive · 13 Nov 2025
Minister Jupally Releases Fish Seedlings into Krishna Backwaters
A government minister, Jupally Krishna Rao, released a lot of baby fish into a river on Wednesday.
This is part of a plan to help people who make a living by fishing.
The government is giving away these baby fish for free to help the fishermen earn more money.
They plan to give away many more baby fish across the state.
The minister also warned the fishermen not to use special nets that catch too many fish, especially the young ones, because it hurts the fish population.
He told the officials to make sure the baby fish are healthy before giving them out.
Telangana Minister Jupally Krishna Rao released one lakh fish seedlings into the Krishna River backwaters at Somasila.
The Telangana government is prioritizing fishermen's development with a 100% subsidized fish seed distribution program.
Arrangements are in place to distribute 2.5 crore fish seedlings across the district.
The minister warned fishermen against using illegal 'Alavi' nets that harm fish populations by catching young fish.
Strict action will be taken against those violating fishing regulations, and officials were instructed to ensure the distribution of healthy, high-quality seedlings.
- Who
- Tourism and Culture Minister Jupally Krishna Rao, Telangana government officials, and fishermen
- What
- Released one lakh fish seedlings into the Krishna River backwaters as part of a state-wide program to support fishermen's livelihoods and cautioned against illegal fishing nets.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Krishna River backwaters at Somasila, part of the Srisailam backwater region in Nagarkurnool district.
- Why
- To develop fishermen's economic status and livelihoods through a 100% subsidized fish seed distribution program.
- Minister
- Jupally Krishna Rao
- Action
- Released fish seedlings
- Location
- Krishna River backwaters at Somasila, Srisailam backwater region
- Quantity Released
- 1 lakh fish seedlings
- District Distribution Target
- 2.5 crore fish seedlings
- Date
- Wednesday