Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India, visited the ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIBA) and its Muttukadu Experimental Station in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, on 19 January 2026. The visit focused on promoting indigenous technology, climate-smart aquaculture, and efficient resource utilization for sustainable shrimp farming. Interaction with…
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National Fisheries Meet Maps Growth Path 2026
New Delhi witnessed the National Conference of Fisheries Secretaries convened by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, on January 16, 2026. Chaired by Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Union Secretary, the meeting focused on reviewing the implementation of key schemes including the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana…
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PMMSY Trains 22,000+ Fish Farmers Across India
The Department of Fisheries has made significant strides in building capacity within India’s fisheries and aquaculture sector under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Structured training and skill development programs have equipped over 22,000 participants with modern techniques in fish farming, hatchery operations, feed formulation, and value-added processing. Hon’ble…
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Swadeshi Focus in Blue Revolution Promotes Indigenous Fish
India’s fisheries sector is witnessing a renewed emphasis on indigenous species under the Swadeshi Blue Revolution. The Department of Fisheries (DoF), in collaboration with ICAR, is promoting native fish species across freshwater, brackishwater, and marine environments to enhance aquaculture sustainability, boost rural incomes, and conserve biodiversity. Significance of Indigenous Species…
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Lakshadweep Opens New Investment Avenues in Fisheries Sector
The Union Territory of Lakshadweep marked a major milestone in its economic journey as the Department of Fisheries, Government of India, organised its first-ever Investors’ Meet to unlock the islands’ vast and untapped fisheries potential. Held on December 13, 2025, at Bangaram Island, the event showcased Lakshadweep as a promising…
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India, Iceland Partner for Sustainable Fisheries Growth
A high-level Indian delegation led by Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D), completed a three-day official visit to Reykjavík, Iceland, from 10–12 September 2025. The visit focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, fostering technology transfer, and promoting…
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Rajiv Ranjan Singh Chairs IGoM Fisheries Reforms Meeting
Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, also known as Lalan Singh, chaired a stakeholders consultation meeting under the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on fisheries sector reforms on Saturday. The hybrid consultation aimed to develop a comprehensive reform roadmap for the fisheries sector, focusing on legislative, policy, institutional, and process…