Ngachu, Haa Dzongkhag
The National Cold water Fishery Centre (NCWFC) was re-established as a central unit under the Department of Livestock (DoL), Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) in June 2005. The NCWFC was established to promote and develop cold water fishery resources in Northern and Central Bhutan. The centre was also responsible for monitoring/ studying fishery resources including water in all of Bhutan. However, in 2012, the National cold water fishery Centre (NCWFC) was renamed as the National Centre for Riverine and Lake Fisheries.
Mission
The NCR&LF was established with the mission to achieve sustainable use of Bhutan’s fishery resources and to ensure good water quality and habitat for fish communities to supplement the national goal of achieving food self sufficiency and self reliance including preservation/conservation of environment in the pursuit of Gross National Happiness for the people of Bhutan.
Vision
The NCR&LF strives to become a premier institution involved with development of riverine and lake including taking care of all aspects of fishery research within the country.
Mandates
The NCR&LF under the Department of Livestock shall be the competent authority for the provision of technical advice for the sustainable use, conservation and management of fish and living aquatic resources
Strategy
A comprehensive strategy for the NCR&LF to fulfill its mandates in the Fisheries: