National Development Centre for Aquaculture

08/09/2025

Regional Centre for Aquaculture, Department of LivestockMinistry of Agriculture and Livestock, Royal Government of Bhutan@followersDepartment of Livestock, Royal Government of BhutanAthang Gewog Administration , Wangdue Phodrang.FAO BhutanFood Corporation of Bhutan Ltd.
NDCA distributed 30,000 stunted fingerlings to Crawfish Himalayan Limited in Phuentsholing, Chukha Dzongkhag, on 4th September 2025, marking a key milestone in regional aquaculture support.

29/08/2025

On 26–27 August 2025, the National Development Centre for Aquaculture (NDCA) supplied a total of 4,500 stunted carp fingerlings to Tsirang and Sarpang districts. The distribution included 2,300 stunted Grass Carp fingerlings and 2,200 stunted Common Carp fingerlings, delivered to Kilkhorthang Gewog (Tsirang) and Dekiling Gewog (Sarpang), respectively.

29/08/2025

August 22, 2025: Today NDCA supplied 12000 nos. of Stunted grass carp fingerlings to karmaling gewog under Dagana Dzongkhag.

29/08/2025

Collaborative and Visionary
On 14 August 2025, NDCA facilitated the delivery of 15,000 fingerlings—including Catla, Rohu, Mrigal, and stunted Grass Carp—to Crawfish Himalayan Limited, located in Phuentsholing under Chukha Dzongkhag.

The company’s unwavering commitment to aquaculture innovation—especially in the cultivation of mussels, carps, and crawfish—signals a promising future for Bhutan’s aquatic food systems. Our collaboration has been both enriching and impactful, and we eagerly anticipate continued joint efforts to elevate aquaculture sustainability nationwide.

29/08/2025

13 August 2025 — The National Domestic Carp Aquaculture (NDCA) successfully distributed a total of 3,500 stunted grass carp fingerlings and 2,000 stunted common carp fingerlings to support aquaculture development in Chukha and Dagana Dzongkhags.

This targeted supply aims to enhance stocking efficiency and promote sustainable fish farming practices across the two districts, contributing to NDCA’s broader mission of strengthening food security and rural livelihoods.

29/08/2025

NDCA Strengthens Aquaculture Development with Timely Fingerling Supply
The National Domestic Carp Aquaculture (NDCA) initiative continues to make strides in enhancing fish farming across southern Bhutan through its latest distribution of ordinary grass carp fingerlings.

📍 On 1 August 2025, NDCA supplied a total of 5,150 fingerlings to two key locations: Singye Gewog in Sarpang Dzongkhag and Kana Gewog in Dagana Dzongkhag.

📍 On 11 August 2025, an additional 6,000 fingerlings were delivered to Gosarling and Phuentenchhu Gewogs in Tsirang Dzongkhag, further expanding access to sustainable aquaculture resources.

📍 Most recently, on 12 August 2025, 1,500 fingerlings were distributed to Dolongang in Sarpang Dzongkhag, reinforcing NDCA’s commitment to inclusive and regionally balanced development.

These timely interventions are part of NDCA’s broader strategy to promote food security, rural livelihoods, and environmental sustainability through aquaculture. By targeting gewogs with strong potential for fish farming, the initiative supports both economic empowerment and nutritional improvement at the grassroots level.

🐟 With continued coordination and technical support, NDCA aims to build resilient aquaculture systems that benefit communities across Bhutan.

29/08/2025

Strengthening Aquaculture in Tsirang: NDCA Delivers 7,000 Carp Fingerlings
In a continued effort to bolster sustainable aquaculture development, the National Domestic Carp Agency (NDCA) has successfully delivered a total of 7,000 carp fingerlings to Tsirang Dzongkhag.

The consignment included:

5,000 Ordinary Grass Carp fingerlings, known for their rapid growth and suitability for polyculture systems.

2,000 Ordinary Common Carp fingerlings, valued for their adaptability and contribution to diversified fish production.

29/08/2025

Today, the National Domestic Carp Agency (NDCA) delivered a total of 3,100 Ordinary Grass Carp fingerlings to Tsirang Dzongkhag, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing regional aquaculture productivity and sustainability.

29/08/2025

📦 Fingerling Distribution Update: Samtse Dzongkhag Receives Over 39,000 Grass Carp Fingerlings
On July 23rd, 2025, the National Domestic Carp Agency (NDCA) successfully delivered a substantial consignment of Ordinary Grass Carp fingerlings to Samtse Dzongkhag as part of its ongoing aquaculture enhancement initiative.

An initial batch comprising 2,500 fingerlings was supplied to support localized stocking efforts. This was followed by a major delivery of an additional 36,500 fingerlings, bringing the total number of Ordinary Grass Carp fingerlings distributed to Samtse Dzongkhag to 39,000.

This strategic intervention aims to bolster fish production capacity, enhance food security, and promote sustainable aquaculture practices within the region. NDCA remains committed to supporting district-level aquaculture development through timely and targeted fingerling distribution.

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