IMPHAL | Indigenous and other varieties of fish worth more than ?80 crore, weighing over 2 lakh kg, were sold at Manipur’s 47th Annual Fish Fair-cum-Fish Crop Competition 2026, held at Hapta Kangjeibung on Tuesday. Organised by the state Fisheries Department, the one-day fair was held from 8 am to 4 pm on the eve of Ningol Chakkouba.

The event brought together local fish farmers from eight districts, with 150 stalls showcasing indigenous and popular fish varieties. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh inaugurated the fair in the presence of Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho and MLA H Dingo Singh. Calling for collective efforts, the Chief Minister stressed the need to make Manipur self-reliant in fish production. Officials said the fair was aimed at strengthening local fish production and reducing the state’s dependence on imports.

Manipur spends an estimated ?200 crore to ?300 crore annually on fish imports. They also pointed out that around 95 per cent of the state’s population identifies as non-vegetarian. Among the varieties displayed and sold at the fair were Meitei Sareng, Pengba, Khabak, Ngaton, Rohu and Common Carp.

The Fisheries Department introduced a prescribed price list based on weight categories to ensure that consumers could buy fish at regulated rates. Meitei Sareng was priced between ?1,050 and ?1,450 per kg, depending on its weight, while Ngakra was fixed at ?795 per kg. Pengba and Khabak were priced between ?445 and ?545 per kg, and Ngaton was available at ?445 per kg.