Fish is a staple dietary item of Keralites. Fish is consumed in large quantities in Kerala and the favourites are Chala, Ayala, Kayal Meen, Karimeen, Vala, Chemmen, Neymeen etc. Malayalees also consume dry fish along with rice. But the fish available today in Kerala markets are highly toxic, contaminated and have deadly bacteria in it as per newspaper reports of nov 2016 (malayala manorama) People are knowingly eating fish as there is no option . Tonnes of fish are eaten in kerala everyday and the demand cannot be met by the fish caught in Kerala waters. So fish comes daily from Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Andhra, and Goa to Kerala. Fish is also imported from Thailand, Indonesia and Gulf countries like Oman to Kerala. The highly toxic chemical sodium benzoate which is used in very limited amount in canned foods as preservatives is found in high levels in fish caught from the sea and sold in kerala markets. Also the presence of formalin, another chemical used to preserve dead bodies in morgue is used to preserve fish. Bacteria's which causes various diseases are found in the fish.
This is where organic fish farming in Kerala should be given top priority. Fish can be grown in small Paduthakulam, Cement Tanks, PVC Tanks, Ponds, Lakes and Paddy fields. For urban people, Paduthakulam is a very convenient solution. I made one which is of dimensions 20 x 8 feet and 2 feet deep. I am growing GIFT Thilapia successfully for the last 2 years. I even sold fish and used it for my own kitchen. Last month, we made some fishing rods and caught fish from our own back yard. It is pure fun for the whole family and relatives. Also I provide my family and friends organic fish which is great in taste and rich in essential nutrients. Please call George 9895039531 for setting up your own fish farm in Kerala.
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