National Fish Farmers day is observed every year on 10 July. Recently, the Department of Fisheries under Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D) announced that National Fish Farmers Day 2025 is celebrated on 10 July at ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), Bhubaneswar. The day commemorates the 1957 achievement of Dr. Hiralal Chaudhury and Dr. K. H. Alikunhi in induced breeding of Indian Major Carps using hypophysation. It recognises fish farmers for enhancing food security, rural employment, and sustainable aquaculture. India’s fish production rose by 104% from 95.79 lakh tonnes in FY 2013-14 to 195 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25.
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