9th Annual Review Meeting of ICAR–Consortium Research Platform on Genomics Organised

28 August 2025, Lucknow

The 9th Annual Review Meeting of ICAR–Consortium Research Platform on Genomics, New Delhi was organised today at ICAR–National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow. The meeting brought together scientists, project investigators from partner ICAR institutes to review progress and deliberate on future strategies under the CRP on Genomics.

Addressing the scientists, Dr. Joykrushna Jena, Deputy Director General (Fisheries Science), ICAR, and Coordinator of ICAR-CRP Genomics, mentioned the significance of this platform in different commodities.

Dr. A.K. Shasany, Director, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow attended the review meeting as an external expert, and provided valuable comments.

Dr. Kajal Chakraborty, Director, ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources also graced the occasion.

Scientific presentations were made by Project Investigators (PIs) from partner ICAR institutes, including ICAR-National Institute for Plant Biotechnology, ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, ICAR-National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources, ICAR-Central Institute of Brakishwater Aquaculture, ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, ICAR-National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Microorganisms, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, and ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute.

Each presentation highlighted the progress achieved during 2024–25, including scientific advancements, publications, technology commercialisation, financial aspects, and outlined work plans for 2025–26. Detailed discussions were held on ongoing and emerging challenges, collaborative opportunities, and translational pathways to strengthen genomics applications for agricultural and fisheries research.

The 9th Annual Review Meeting reaffirmed ICAR’s commitment to harnessing genomic innovations for the advancement of Indian agriculture and fisheries, contributing towards the national vision of sustainable development and food security.

(Source: ICAR–National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow)