Fish angling competition to be reintroduced to attract tourists to Pilikula, says Commissioner Arun Kumar Shetty
The Pilikula Development Authority plans to reintroduce a traditional fish angling competition at Pilikula Nisargadhama's Lake Garden to boost tourism, according to Commissioner Arun Kumar Shetty. This initiative follows a successful 'Matsya Mela' where 1,600 kg of freshwater fish were caught and sold, aiming to promote coastal culture and fishing heritage.
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This initiative aims to boost local tourism and economy by leveraging cultural heritage and recreational activities, providing fresh produce to the public and supporting local fishing traditions.
The traditional fish angling competition will be re-introduced at the Lake Garden in Pilikula Nisargadhama soon to attract tourists, according to the Commissioner (in charge) of Pilikula Development Authority, Arun Kumar Shetty.
Speaking to presspersons on the sidelines of ‘Matsya Mela’ organised by the authority at Pilikula on Sunday, he said that in the past the Lake Garden at Pilikula Nisargadhama attracted thousands of tourists through the traditional fishing competition, which will be introduced again.
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