21st November 2023
World Fisheries Day is celebrated on 21st November throughout the world. This year, the Day was celebrated on the theme “Build enabling policy environments for small-scale artisanal fisheries” to look at the sustainability factors of the fisheries, fishing industries and also the surrounding sphere which balances the ecosystem. The fishing communities organize a wide array of different colourful activities like rallies, workshops, public meetings, cultural programmes, dramas, exhibitions, etc., to mark the celebration of the day.
ICAR- Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata
ICAR- Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore celebrated World Fisheries Day on the ‘Pan India’. ICAR-CIFRI conducted three mass awareness camps at Hasnabad, West Bengal; Vazhani Reservoir, Kerala and Sangam, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
Dr. B. K. Das, Director, ICAR-CIFRI, attended the conference and presented a key-note address in the Technical Session on “Emerging Challenges and opportunities in Inland Fisheries & Aquaculture”.
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D), Government of India is hosting a Global Fisheries Conference 2023 (GFC- 2023) from 21st-22nd November 2023 at Gujarat Science City, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, aims to provide a unique platform to foster collaborations for the holistic growth and development of the sector and “Celebrate the Fisheries and Aquaculture Wealth”.
ICAR-CIFRI has distributed fisheries inputs like fish seeds and fish feed to 84 women of the fisherfolk community at Hasnabad, Sundarbans under CIFRI’s ‘Mission 3000’.
Over 350 small-scale artisanal fishers were sensitized on ecosystem health management and the significance of conservation through these awareness programs.
ICAR-Indian Agriculture Research Institute, Assam
ICAR-Indian Agriculture Research Institute, Assam organised a one-day workshop on “Sustainable aquaculture development for food security in the Northeast region of India”.
Shri. Paramananda Chayengia, the Chief Executive Member of Missing Autonomous Council (MAC), Govt. of Assam was the Chief Guest, emphasised for generating awareness among the fish farmers residing in underprivileged areas of the North-East region.
Shri. Khuljit Padun, ALRS, Circle Officer, Gogamukh, Govt. of Assam was the Guest of Honour. He spoke on the adoption of scientific farming practices under the guidance of ICAR-IARI Assam.
Dr. Lohit Kumar Baishya, In-Charge, IARI Assam, urged about the scope and opportunities for sustainable fish farming in the NE Region with special reference to food and nutritional security of the country. He also expressed the mandates and future action plans of the institute for the development of the agriculture and allied sectors in the country.
Dr. Dilip Kr. Jha, Principal, Gogamukh College, emphasised the importance of skill-based education in India for self-reliance and self-sustenance.
Dr. Debajit Sarma, Head, Div. of Aquaculture, ICAR-CIFE Mumbai, attended the workshop by virtual mode and deliberated on the technologies viz., Bio-floc, RAS, integrated fish farming etc.
About 5000 numbers of quality fish seeds of Jayanti rohu and amur common carp were distributed to the fish farmers along with 500 kg of agricultural lime.
The programme was participated by 50 fish farmers of the region and attended by the fishery development officers, faculty members of adjoining colleges, KVK personnel along with the scientists and staff of IARI Assam.
ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow
ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow, has taken significant strides in raising public awareness about the importance of sustainable fisheries and aquatic biodiversity conservation on the occasion of World Fisheries Day.
ICAR-NBFGR, renowned for its pioneering research in fish genetics and biodiversity, organised a series of events aimed at educating the public, stakeholders, and young students about the challenges facing the fisheries sector and the importance of preserving aquatic ecosystems. The efforts of the ICAR-NBFGR have not only raised awareness but also fostered a sense of responsibility among various stakeholders towards sustainable fisheries.
Dr. U. K. Sarkar, Director, ICAR-NBFGR, distributed fish seed to fish farmers and State fisheries officials for ranching and emphasised that the bureau plans to expand its research and conservation programmes, focusing on technological innovations and community-based conservation strategies.
(Source: Respective ICAR Institutes)
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