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July 10: National Fish Farmers Day
National Fish Farmers Day is observed on July 10, annually in India. Key Facts The day is celebrated to exhibit solidarity with fish farmers, fisher folks, and concerned stakeholders across India. Year 2022 marked the 65th National Fish Farmers Day. The day was celebrated in virtual mode by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Dr Hiralal Chaudhuri • Fish Farmers • fisheries sector • National Fish Farmers Day • National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)
Balasore (Odisha) receives “Best Marine District Award”
On the occasion of World Fisheries Day on November 21, 2021, Balasore district in Odisha received India’s “Best Marine District” award. Key Points Award ceremony was organised by ministry of fisheries, animal husbandry & dairying. Award was handed over by Union minister for fisheries, animal husbandry & dairying, Parshottam Rupala to director of fisheries of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • States Current Affairs
Topics: Best Marine District Award • Fish demand in Odisha • fisheries sector • Fisheries sector in Odisha • World Fisheries Day
Minister launches “Matsya Setu” app for Fishermen
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Giriraj Singh launched Online Course Mobile App “Matsya Setu” for fishermen. About Matsya Setu App Matsya Setu app was developed by ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar. Funding support was provided by National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad. This app comprises of species-wise or subject-wise self-learning ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2021
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Aquaculture • Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture • fisheries sector • ICAR-CIFA • Importance of Fisheries in India • Matsya Setu App
MPEDA- NCDC MoU to promote Export-Oriented Marine Product
The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) have signed an MoU to promote the Export-Oriented Marine Product. Highlights The MoU was signed in order to synergise the programmes related to export-oriented capture and culture in fisheries sectors and other allied sectors. It was signed by the chairman of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: Fisheries • fisheries sector • Marine Product • Marine Products Export Development Authority • National Cooperative Development Corporation
Fisheries Sector: ₹ 400 Crore Investment to be made in Goa
The Union Fisheries Minister Giriraj Singh announced on February 7, 2021 that an investment of ₹ 400 crore will be made in Goa to make this state a fisheries hub of India. Key Facts The coastal state, Goa, has the potential for highest fish production across India. The state can also become a “fisheries hub” of India. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • States Current Affairs
Topics: Department of Fisheries • fish production • Fisheries • fisheries hub of India • fisheries sector
MPEDA Multilingual Call Centre for Aquafarmers
The Marine Products Export Development Authority recently launched a multilingual call centre for Aquafarmers. The initiative is first of its kind in the country. It will address the technical issues and impart knowledge about efficient farming methods round the clock. About the Call Centre The Call Centre will mainly cater to the Aquafarmers of Andhra ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Aquaculture • aquafarmers • Biofloc technology • Blue revolution • Fisheries • fisheries sector • MPEDA