Adviser Farida Akhtar emphasized the importance of preserving Kaptai Lake, calling it a vital national resource. She stated that modernizing the lake and establishing new landing spots could boost fish production, potentially meeting domestic demand and opening doors to export. “Thousands of fisher families, local traders, and others are directly dependent on Kaptai Lake for their livelihood,” she noted. Akhtar stressed the need to develop the lake in a way that ensures the socio-economic advancement of all stakeholders involved.