Chandigarh, April 22 -- In a move aimed at strengthening the lake's fragile ecosystem, the UT department of animal husbandry and fisheries released around 10,000 fish seeds into Sukhna Lake on Tuesday, ahead of the World Fish Migration Day on May 23.

Officials said the stocking of indigenous carp species - including rohu, catla and mrigal, is a strategic intervention to restore ecological balance, improve water quality and sustain the lake's food chain, particularly for migratory birds that depend on fish as a primary food source during winters.

Secretary, animal husbandry and fisheries, Pardeep Kumar, said the initiative reflects the administration's focus on preserving Sukhna as a "living ecosystem" rather than just a recreational spa...