June 17th 2024.
Over the weekend, the city of Bhubaneswar was bustling with activity as Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, SP Singh Baghel, visited the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture. The purpose of the visit was to review the ongoing research activities in the field of freshwater aquaculture.
During his visit, Minister Baghel took the time to plant a tree sapling on the institute's premises, showing his appreciation for their efforts towards the environment. He also had the opportunity to tour the CIFA farm facilities, where he was greeted by the director of the institute, PK Sahoo. Sahoo presented an action plan for the next 100 days and gave a detailed briefing on the ongoing research activities as well as the institute's long-term goal, 'Vision 2047'.
Minister Baghel was impressed by the efforts of the institute in rearing over 23 different varieties of fish, including the genetically improved 'Jayanti' Rohu, Catla, Scampi, minor Carps, Catfish, Murrel, Anabas, and Pearl Mussel. He also took a keen interest in the different aquaculture practices, such as pond culture, Biofloc, and Aquaponics, and commended the institute for their innovative approaches.
During his visit, the minister also had the opportunity to see the various gadgets, feed formulations, and therapeutics developed by the institute, which were on display. He also reviewed the progress of central schemes on animal husbandry and fisheries that are being implemented in the state. Officials from the Fisheries and Animal Resources Development Department were also present at the meeting.
In his review, Minister Baghel emphasized the importance of transferring advanced technologies to the farming community and stressed the need for more research on farming practices. He strongly believes that this will play a significant role in making India a developed country in agriculture.
Overall, the visit was a success as Minister Baghel was able to witness firsthand the remarkable work being done by the ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture. Their dedication to research and innovation in the field of freshwater aquaculture is commendable, and their efforts will undoubtedly contribute towards the growth of the agricultural sector in India.
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