The Government of Mizoram on October 11, 2024, notified regarding the Conservation of rivers during the closed season.
The Governor of Mizoram is pleased to declare a closed season for the following species and variety of fishes to aid fishes in safe breeding against destructions and disturbances. During this period of closed season, catching, killing and disturbance of the specified species and variety of fishes are prohibited as mentioned below:-
• Period of declared closed season: From October 10 to December 10 2024.
• Species declared closed season: Indigenous Species: Nghalim, Nghadawl, Lengphar (Garra, Danio, Barillius sp)
• Declared action protection: All Rivers and Streams in Mizoram excluding the three Autonomous District Council areas.
• Penalty for violation as per Section 5(4) of The Mizoram Fisheries (Amendment) Act, 2016 Imprisonment for one month which may extend to three months or a fine of Rs.5000/- or both.
[Notification No. 284/2024-2025]
