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ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, through its Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) project, launched Mission Navshakti 2.0, a transformative initiative focused on empowering rural women

Dr U.K. Sarkar, Director, ICAR-NBFGR, emphasized the transformative power of grassroots interventions.

Mission Navshakti 2.0 began with a pilot project in Dhankutti village, Barabanki, in February 2024, where women started cultivating and selling ornamental fish. Encouraged by its success, the model was expanded to KVK Katia, Sitapur, and later KVK Unnao. In Unnao, an interactive session on 10th January 2025 identified challenges and aspirations, followed by hands-on training on aquarium fabrication and fish farming on 16th and 17th January. Women from Dhankutti shared their success stories, showing how these interventions empowered them to rear fish in their backyards. The programme’s success highlights how small-scale initiatives can create significant social and economic impact.

Supported by partnerships with Aquaworld and Hi-Tech Fish Farming, the project uses a hub-and-spoke model to localize production and reduce dependency on external markets. Women were provided with startup kits, including solar lights and aquarium accessories.

The initiative trained 325 women, promoting resilience, community bonds, and leadership roles among rural women. By integrating traditional knowledge with modern techniques, Mission Navshakti 2.0 fosters economic independence and social empowerment, laying the foundation for a more inclusive future for rural women in India.

The project engaged 51 women from 13 self-help groups (SHGs) across eight villages in Unnao, including Dohra, Chiraiya, Mithepur, and others. These SHGs, such as Nari Shakti and Jai Ambe, are becoming hubs of entrepreneurial activity.

ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, through

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Researchers from the ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources have identified a new yellow catfish species, Horabagrus Obscurus, in Kerala’s Chalakudy River

Researchers from the ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources have identified a new yellow catfish species, Horabagrus Obscurus, in Kerala’s Chalakudy River. Characterized by its greenish-brown mottled coloration, shorter barbels, and distinct genetic traits, the species coexists with the endangered Horabagrus Nigricollaris. This discovery, led by ICAR-NBFGR’s Centre for Peninsular Aquatic Genetics Resources and published in the Indian Journal of Fisheries, highlights the rich biodiversity of the Western Ghats.

Dr U.K. Sarkar, Director, ICAR-NBFGR, described the discovery as a significant achievement in protecting India’s aquatic resources. He highlighted the importance of conserving Horabagrus obscurus through initiatives like captive breeding and habitat restoration, calling it a vital step towards preserving the delicate ecosystems of the Western Ghats.

Researchers from the ICAR-National Bureau of Fish

Acquaculture, AgroPolicy, India, Live Stock

The book aims to provide a comprehensive reference for researchers, academicians, policymakers, and conservationists involved in fish biodiversity and conservation.

The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav released the book ‘Barcode Atlas of Indian Fishes’ during the 109th Foundation Day Celebration of ZSI and the Animal Taxonomy Summit 2024 held in Kolkata.

The book is a collaboration between ICAR-NBFGR and Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) to document and catalogue the diverse fish species in the Indian subcontinent using DNA barcoding techniques. It aims to provide a comprehensive reference for researchers, academicians, policymakers, and conservationists involved in fish biodiversity and conservation. The atlas includes scientific, common, and vernacular names, order, family, habitat, distribution, economic importance, and conservation status as per IUCN categories. DNA barcoding, which uses a short genetic sequence from a standardized genome region, enhances the accuracy of fish identification, especially in subtle morphological differences or processed fish products.

Yadav has said that India has become the first country in the world to prepare a checklist of its entire fauna, covering 104,561 species, positioning itself as a global leader in biodiversity documentation. He said, the silver lining is that India is a global champion in biodiversity conservation, adding that our tradition, ethos and values respect nature and promote biodiversity conservation. Yadav launched the Fauna of India Checklist Portal on the occasion of 109th Foundation Day of Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in Kolkata.

Yadav also released an iconic publication of ZSI, ‘Animal Discoveries– 2023’ comprising 641 new animal species and new records from India and ‘Plant Discoveries- 2023’ of Botanical Survey of India (BSI) comprising 339 new plant species and new records from the country published by scientists, faculties and researchers from India.

Other important publications ‘Fauna of India–109 barcodes’, ‘Catalogue of Hoverflies’, ‘Catalogue of Muscidae’ & ‘Flora of India Series’ were released by the union minister. The first-ever ‘Barcode Atlas of Indian Fishes’- a joint publication by the ICAR-NBFGR, Lucknow & ZSI, Kolkata and ‘ROAR – Celebrating 50 years of Project Tiger’ a book written by Shiladitya Chaudhury & Ketan Sengupta were also released on the occasion.

Jitendra Kumar, IFS, Director General, Forests & Special Secretary, MoEFCC, Ms. Nameeta Prasad, Joint Secretary, MoEFCC, Dr. A.A. Mao, Director, Botanical Survey of India, Dr. Uttam Kumar Sarkar, Director, ICAR-NBFGR, Lucknow, Dr. Dhriti Banerjee, Director, Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata and other scientists, researchers, and academicians of the country, were present during the programme.

The book aims to provide a comprehensive

Acquaculture, AgroPolicy, Live Stock, R&D

ICAR-NBFGR signs MoU with the Fisheries Department of UP to facilitate stocking of Clown knife fish

ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow signed an MoU with the Fisheries Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, to facilitate stocking of State-fish of Uttar Pradesh ‘Chitala chitala’ (Clown knife fish) in rivers and Ompok bimaculatus (Pabda/Butter catfish) as candidate species for farming in the state.

ICAR-NBFGR will provide technical support and guidance and facilitate the supply of fingerlings of Chitala to the Fisheries Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, for regular ranching in the state’s rivers.

Dr U. K. Sarkar, Director, ICAR-NBFGR, and Prasant Sharma, IAS, Director, Fisheries Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, signed the MoU for their respective organisations.

Dr Sanjay Kumar Nishad, Minister of Fisheries, Government of Uttar Pradesh; Dr Rajneesh Dube, IAS Additional Chief Secretary, Fisheries Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh; and Ramakant Nishad, Chairperson, Uttar Pradesh Fisheries Development Corporation were present during the ceremony.

Chitala was categorised as ‘Near Threatened’ according to the IUCN List 2010. It’s vital to conserve the population of Chitala in the rivers of Uttar Pradesh by way of regular ranching. The Fisheries Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, plans to carry out river ranching of Chitala in Uttar Pradesh for the next ten years.

ICAR-NBFGR signs MoU with the Fisheries Department

Acquaculture, AgroPolicy, Live Stock

Training programmes emphasised the breeding and seed production of indigenous carp and ornamental fishes

ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow is putting institutional efforts towards community empowerment through a participatory approach for the fish farmers especially women fish farmers of the remotely located villages in West Bengal.

The Institute has organised two capacity-building programmes in collaboration with ICAR-CISH KVK, Malda and Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Dhaanyaganga KVK, Sargachhi respectively under the STC and SCSP components for the skill training of ST and SC fish farmers.

Training programmes emphasised on the breeding and seed production of indigenous carp and ornamental fishes. The institute has established a carp seed production-cum- demonstration unit at Dhaanyaganga KVK, Sargachhi.

Dr. U.K. Sarkar, Director, ICAR-NBFGR urged the fish farmers for income generation through aquaculture and fisheries. He also emphasised a participatory approach to the conservation of regional fish biodiversity.

He also distributed the fishery inputs including FRP ornamental fish tanks to the fish farmers.

Swami Vishwamayananda, Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama Dhaanyaganga KVK, Sargachhi encouraged the farmers for augmenting livelihood through technology adoption in fisheries and aquaculture with the help of ICAR-NBFGR.

Training programmes emphasised the breeding and seed