The National Fisheries Development Board celebrated National Fish Farmers Day virtually. The National Fish Farmers day is observed every year to demonstrate solidarity with all fisherfolk, fish farmers, and concerned stakeholders throughout the Country.
This annual event is celebrated to commemorate Professor Dr. Hiralal Chaudhury and his colleague Dr. Alikunhi for their contribution in achieving the successful induced breeding of major carps on 10th July 1957 at Angul in Odisha for the first time in the country.
This pioneering work of induced breeding over the years has transformed the growth of the aquaculture sector from traditional to intensive aquaculture practices and led to the success of the modern aquaculture industry. The day was also celebrated as NFDB Foundation Day.
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala and Shri.L. Murugan, Hon’ble Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Jatindra Nath Swain, Secretary (Fisheries), Dr. C. Suvarna, Chief Executive, NFDB, Dr. J. Balaji, Joint Secretary (Marine) and Shri Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary (Inland) and other officers of Department of Fisheries, GoI and NFDB have participated in the program.
During the program, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying had launched the Jingles on Domestic Fish Consumption and Announced the “Taglines /Slogan Contest Winners” on Domestic Fish Consumption. The launching was followed by interaction with fish farmers/entrepreneurs who benefitted under PMMSY and NFDB schemes, from different States.
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