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Ghazipur's Belagagra Fish: Boosting Fishermen's Income and Shaping Aquaculture's Future
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Ghazipur Fishermen Risk Lives for Prized Belagagra Fish, Demand Soars at Rs 500/Kg!
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23-02-2026, 21:12
Ghazipur Fishermen Risk Lives for Prized Belagagra Fish, Demand Soars at Rs 500/Kg!
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Ghazipur fishermen brave dangerous Ganga depths using 'Dubki-Kanta' technique to catch Belagagra fish.
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Belagagra fish, a local delicacy, fetches high prices (Rs 500/kg) due to its demand and nutritional value.
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The season from January to March is peak time, with fishermen earning up to Rs 450-500 daily.
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Known for fewer bones, tender flesh, and high protein content, making it popular for all ages.
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Fisheries experts see Belagagra as a future aquaculture species, boosting Ghazipur's local economy.
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