Himachal Pradesh to set up first fish parlour in Bilaspur, offering live and fresh fish for sale

The Himachal Pradesh Fisheries Department intends to launch the state's initial fish parlour in Bilaspur district, according to officials. This development aims to enhance fish marketing and availability among residents and tourists. The parlour will coexist with the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Department's Lake View Cafe, located near the Fisheries Awareness Centre near Bilaspur's ITI Chowk. Together, they will offer tourists a chance to savor traditional Himachali fish dishes.

The parlour will feature a unique selling point: live and fresh fish for purchase. This is a first for such establishments. In the future, the facility could evolve into a full-fledged sales hub for various fishery products. The establishment of this parlour will provide an additional marketing platform for local fishermen and fisheries cooperative societies, thus promoting their produce.

The Tourism Department's cafe, already operational on the first floor of the same building, will collaborate with the fish parlour. This partnership will enable the provision of local and traditional Himachali dishes made from fresh fish to visitors and other tourists. The Fisheries Department's initiative is anticipated to increase fish consumption and marketing in the district.

Additionally, it will generate new employment and income opportunities. Furthermore, it could potentially boost the number of tourists and visitors at the Lake View Cafe by integrating local fishery products with tourism activities.