The National Research and Development Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries (NRDCRLF), Haa, under the Department of Livestock, is pleased to announce the publication of the “Rainbow Trout Production and Extension Manual”; the first comprehensive technical manual of its kind for Bhutan’s aquaculture sector.Why This Manual Matters Rainbow trout farming holds significant promise for Bhutan’s […]
The National Research and Development Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries (NRDCRLF) has completed conducting the annual monitoring and evaluation of the Harachhu Community-based Capture Fishery Management Group (CCFMG), Athang gewog, Wangdue. The programme included fish stock assessment along with socio-economic and environmental assessments, carried out with support and coordination from…
The post-monsoon fish monitoring programme under PHPA-II, conducted along the Punatshangchhu and its tributaries, was successfully completed from 29 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. The programme involved assessment of the effectiveness of the Environmental Flow (E-Flow) and monitoring of aquatic life.
On the joyous occasion of the 118ᵗʰ National Day, the National Research and Development Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries (NRDCR&LF) joins the nation in extending our deepest respect, heartfelt gratitude, and solemn prayers to our beloved Druk Gyalpo, the Royal Family, and the Wangchuck Dynasty for their enlightened and selfless leadership. This historic day […]
The Trout Breeding Centre under the National Research and Development Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries (NRDCR&LF), Haa, prepared high-value rainbow trout products, smoked trout fillet and red caviar on December 14, 2025, marking a key step in value addition and product diversification in Bhutan’s cold-water aquaculture sector. As part of the initiative, 10 kilograms […]
Today, the Royal Civil Service Medal Awarding Ceremony was officially held at the National Research and Development Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries (NRDCR&LF) to recognize the unwavering dedication and long-standing service of officials who have rendered exemplary service to the Tsa-Wa-Sum. The following staff members were conferred medals in recognition of their meritorious service: […]
The National Research and Development Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries (NRDCR&LF), Haa, has successfully completed the Post-Monsoon Environmental Monitoring Program along the Nikachhu and Mangdechhu river systems. The assessment, conducted from 13–25 November 2025, involved the evaluation of river conditions, aquatic habitats, and fish populations as part of the Centre’s ongoing…
In June this year, a consultative meeting was held with key stakeholders and interested community members of Kangpara Gewog, Trashigang, to initiate the development of a Community-based Capture Fishery Management Program (CCFMP). Following the meeting and a prefeasibility assessment in the region, significant potential for establishing a capture fishery program in Kangpara was identified. With […]
