There is decline of native fish in Yamuna, rise of exotic species: NGT

In its order dated November 7, a bench of NGT Chairperson Justice Prakash Shrivastava noted that the CIFRI had filed its reply dated September 19, which supported the plea for a decrease in local fish species.

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The National Green Tribunal has been informed that exotic fish species dominate the river Yamuna, while Indian fish species have declined.

The green body was hearing the issue of the decreasing population of Indian fish species in the Yamuna. It had earlier sought a response from authorities, including the Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI) in Prayagraj.