When I was on my trip to the North Eastern region of India this time, I experienced some memorable incidents. On my way to my hometown i.e. Dibrugarh, Assam we usually come across villages in the roadside...lovely greenary, paddy, ponds, rivers, and huge cultivation of vegetables. Just by the side of the river Sessa-which is popular for fishes, some fishermen would sell the local fish.

Our car halted and I went near the fishermen to see which specie of the local fish was available. It was the local cat fish sold at the price of Rs.100/ per kg. Not a bad price as in terms of scarcity, this price seems to be reasonable.

I bought 1 kg of it...but the other fishermen requested me to buy more...I was in an awkward situation as how can it be possible to buy from all of them .. I was surprised to see such a situation ...but they requested me repeatedly but why?.....

These fishermen belong to local villages , they are qualified and graduated in various streams such as Arts, Science and Commerce, 3-4 years back. They are jobless and so the only option to survive in the job market was through selling fish...

I felt very sad...the craze for the cat fish was no more then, as the pathetic condition of those guys who are younger than me was much more than any other need. Speaking some kind.. words with the fishermen and giving them inspiration I had nothing to do .....as I dont have power or money.....in my hand.

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