Sikkim: Fish consumption can promote good health, awareness programme highlights

Gangtok, Nov 12 (UNI) Eating fish regularly can provide the body with essential nutrients and help maintain good health, speakers said at an awareness programme held in Pakyong, Sikkim, on Thursday. It forms an important part of a balanced diet and may help reduce the risk of various diseases. Promoting awareness about its nutritional benefits can also encourage people to consume locally produced fish and support fish farmers. Highlighting these benefits, a one-day awareness programme on "Fish as Health Food" was organised at the District Administrative Centre in Pakyong. The programme was organised by the National Fisheries Development Board-North Eastern…