Cachar’s Fishing Hub Gets World Bank Exposure

Fishermen catching fish in pond 

Hathitila,   a small village is  about 30 km drive from Silchar is regarded to be the only haven of rich fishing business in this region. The village has over 100 ponds widely spread in this fishing hub of Cachar. Hathitila is the main source of fish import in Silchar, Karimganj, Hailakandi and other districts. Recently World Bank took a special initiative to emancipate this area by sanctioning about Rs. 35 lakhs to the local villagers of Hathitila including Irongmara, Dwarbond and other adjoining areas.


Altogether nine residents of Hathitila are benefited from this scheme. Arjun Pashi, the local fisherman and beneficiary stated that he recieved around Rs.5 lakhs to boost his fishing business. He now is able to buy good quality fish seeds, fishing nets and other required equipments needed for his fishing business. Other local beneficiaries of Hathitila are engaged in horticulture and piggery.

Fishing industry is developing at a faster pace providing sound employment and better standard of living in Hathitila and other adjoining areas. Therefore, this world bank project has been successfully implemented for the upliftment of this fishing hub of Cachar. 

Click the following link to watch the video coverage by AU TV reporter 
Piyali Chakraborty: http://youtu.be/NoQSqboyQpQ