KOLKATA: Fish diversity in the Ganga, which had nearly halved in the last decade of the previous millennium and the first decade of this century, appears to be on the path to recovery, with over 90% species that had become endangered making a comeback following interventions to improve the river's water quality and sensitise fishermen to avoid netting juveniles.
Among the fish species that have revived and are now available in towns along the Ganga include Hilsa, Kajri or Sutri, Vacha, Garua and Morari or Piyali.
