“No scientific study has been done on its possible impact on our native fish species. Saritha, Director, Health Services, however, said the department was just trying to create awareness about the need to eradicate mosquitoes by encouraging breeding of guppy and gambusia. “I am not aware of any adverse impact of guppy fish on the native species. Primary health centres and taluk and district hospitals are supposed to set up fish hatcheries from where people could buy fingerlings. Fish breeding is also encouraged in public wells and those on school premises.

Source: The Hindu April 22, 2018 19:02 UTC