National Campaign on “System Diversification in Aquaculture” launched @Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav

1^st September, 2021, Bhubaneswar

The Fisheries Science Division of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi in collaboration with its 8 Fisheries Research Institutes launched the National Campaign on “System Diversification in Aquaculture” today.

In his inaugural address, the Chief Guest, Dr. Joykrushna Jena, Deputy Director General (Fisheries Science), ICAR regarded the Aquaculture System Diversification, incorporating modern tools and Artificial Intelligence as one of the key strategies for enhancing the Aquaculture production. Dr. Jena stated that the Hi-end novel technologies like RAS, Biofloc, Aquaponics, FIMTA and Flow-through, etc., are increasingly attracting the attention of Young Entrepreneurs.

Dr. B.P. Mohanty, ADG (Inland Fisheries), ICAR briefed about the importance of the system diversification for resources optimized Aquaculture technologies.

Earlier, Dr. Saroj Kumar Swain, Director, ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar, Odisha outlined the significance of the National Campaign. He also underlined the importance of the system diversification for sustainable Aquaculture development in the country.

The Lead Speaker of the occasion, Dr. S. Felix, Former Vice-Chancellor, TNJFU discussed about the “Technological forefront for face lifting the Indian Aquaculture system”.

The Lead Speaker, Dr. B.C. Mohapatra, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar, Odisha highlighted the ICAR-CIFA’s significant role and achievements in System Diversification in Freshwater Aquaculture.

The programme organized as a part of the “Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav” to commemorate 75 Years of India’s Independence registered participation by more than 6,000 Fishers, Students and Entrepreneurs.

(Source: ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar, Odisha)