Rajiv Ranjan Launches 'Rangeen Machhli' Mobile App to Boost Ornamental Fisheries Sector

In his address, Shri Singh emphasized the increasing significance of ornamental fisheries, recognizing its potential to generate employment and contribute to the economy.

Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh), launched the "Rangeen Machhli" mobile app today at the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA) in Bhubaneswar. The app, developed by ICAR-CIFA with support from the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), aims to support the growing ornamental fisheries sector by providing crucial information to hobbyists, aquarium shop owners, and fish farmers. Shri George Kurian, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, along with other senior officials, attended the event.

In his address, Shri Singh emphasized the increasing significance of ornamental fisheries, recognizing its potential to generate employment and contribute to the economy. He noted the need to promote the aquarium hobby on a larger scale across India.

The "Rangeen Machhli" app offers multilingual information in eight Indian languages, making it accessible to a wide audience. It provides comprehensive details on fish care, breeding, and maintenance practices, catering to both hobbyists and farmers looking to diversify their fish species. A key feature of the app is the "Find Aquarium Shops" tool, which helps users locate nearby aquarium shops through an updated directory maintained by shop owners. This feature promotes local businesses and connects users with reliable sources for ornamental fish and related products.

The app also includes educational modules for beginners and professionals. The "Basics of Aquarium Care" module covers essential topics such as aquarium types, fish species, water filtration, lighting, feeding, and daily maintenance. The "Ornamental Aquaculture" module focuses on the breeding and rearing of ornamental fish species.

The "Rangeen Machhli" app is available for download on the Google Play Store here.