𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐡𝐮 𝐂𝐂𝐅𝐌𝐆

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 relevant stakeholders.

𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭-𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐇𝐏𝐀-𝐈𝐈

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.

𝐇𝐨𝐧’𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐌𝐨𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦, 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐮 24.12.2025: Hon’ble Secretary, MoAL, during a monitoring visit to the Bhutan Sturgeon Farm, Harachu, accompanied by Director, DAMC, MoAL.

𝟏𝟏𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐡𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧

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 […]

𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐝-𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐰 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭: 𝐒𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬;

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 […]

Royal Civil Service Medal Awarding Ceremony for 2025;

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: […]

Post-Monsoon Environmental Monitoring for Tangsibji Hydro Energy Limited (THyE), Trongsa;

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 environmental monitoring activities […]

The National Research and Development Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries humbly joins the people of Bhutan in offering heartfelt prayers and sincere felicitations for His Majesty. We pray for His Majesty’s lasting good health, boundless happiness, and long life.

Development of Kangpar Nyera Ama Community-based Capture Fishery Management Group (CCFMG), Kangpara Geowg, Trashigang:

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 […]

HONORING THE 9TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR BELOVED GYALSEY

117TH NATIONAL DAY OF BHUTAN!

On this auspicious occasion of the 117th National Day, the NRDCR&LF joins the nation in celebrating the glorious achievements of the Wangchuck Dynasty and the unity of our beloved country. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the visionary leadership of the Wangchuck Dynasty for guiding Bhutan towards continued peace, growth, and prosperity. With unwavering dedication […]