The Book - Hand Book of the Fresh Water Fishes in India - provides an invaluable insight into the basic problems related to Ichthyology. The author has carefully studied the subject in-depth. He has also been able to detail out the valuable information of fresh water fishes in a scientific manner with a touch of professionalism. Thus the author has written a ground breaking book which has remained unknown to most of our experts in fisheries and lay people in the profession. The implication of this research and study should be a starting point as others grope for a remedy.