Secretary Dept of Fisheries launches the NFDB Lab project

NFDB Lab project on “Assessment of pathogenic microorganisms along with nutrient and residual contaminant profiling in fish and aqua Feeds” was launched on 22nd National Fish Farmers Day.

National Fisheries Development Board, Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, celebrated the 22nd National Fish Farmers Day in a hybrid mode at NFDB Hyderabad. The program was graced virtually by Dr Sanjeev Kumar Balyan, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Dr L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.

Jatindra Nath Swain, Secretary Department of Fisheries launched the NFDB Lab project on “Assessment of pathogenic microorganisms along with nutrient and residual contaminant profiling in fish and aqua Feeds”. On this occasion NFDB and State Bank of India signed MOU to facilitate FIDF & Entrepreneur Models scheme. Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary (Inland Fisheries) highlighted that there is a steady increase in share of fisheries in the country’s GDP.  About 2.8 crore people are dependent on fisheries in the country. During the program, the dignitaries interacted with progressive fish farmers under PMMSY scheme. Fish farmers availing quality seed from NFFBB gave feedback on growth performance of improved seed varieties. North East fish farmers shared their prospects in fisheries sector. Nearly 30 States/UTs participated virtually in groups with more than 500 participants.

More than 1000 fish farmers, aquapreneurs & fisher folks, professionals, officials and scientists from across the nation participated in the event. During the event, 4 posters as an outreach on Domestic Fish Consumption and sustainable production were released. Poster on “Fish for Motherhood” & “Fish Nutrients and their Wellness Benefits” were released by Dr Sanjeev Kumar Balyan and posters on “Sustainable Fishing Practices” & “State Fishes of India” were released by Dr L. Murugan.

NFDB Lab project on “Assessment of pathogenic