Summary:
Kolkata: Rearing of guppy fish has become popular among various self-help groups in West Midnapore with a large number of people, mostly women, coming forward to take part in the training programme organised by the district administration. Women in Chandrakona I have been involved in rearing guppy fishes for some times and they are making profits. Even the local administration distributed the fingerlings among various self-help groups at free of costs. Following the Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's instruction, various district administrations encouraged self-help groups to rear guppy fishes as they destroy mosquito larvae in the water bodies. Other municipalities in South 24-Parganas like Maheshtala and Sonarpur have also released guppy fishes under their jurisdiction..