Port Blair, July 24: The Department of Fisheries, A & N Administration is procuring the seed of Fresh Water Prawn (Macrobrachium Rosenbergii, Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) and Catla (Catla catla) from mainland for supply to the fish farmers of the A & N Islands during the current year. The consignment is expected to reach Port Blair shortly.

The selling price fixed by the A & N Administration for each oxygenated packet containing approx 70 nos. seed of fresh water prawn and 100 nos seed Grass carp/Catla for supply to the fish farmers are Rs.270/- and  Rs.136/ respectively.

The date of distribution shall be intimated on receipt of the consignment.