Webinar on “National Campaign on System Diversification in Aquaculture - Recirculatory Aquaculture System and Biofloc Technology” @Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav

The ICAR-Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna, Bihar organized a Webinar on “National Campaign on System Diversification in Aquaculture - Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) and Biofloc Technology” today.

In his address, Dr. Ujjwal Kumar, Director, ICAR-RCER, Patna briefed about the main objective of the Webinar that was aimed at apprising the fish farmers about the Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) and Biofloc Technology.

Dr. S.C. Rai, Dean, College of Fisheries, Dholi, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar apprised about the importance, issues and precautions to be taken for the Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) and Biofloc Technology. Dr. Rai emphasized on the importance of growing demand for fish and productivity enhancement with minimum use of water & land.

In his address, the Lead Speaker, Dr. Shivendra Kumar, Associate Professor, College of Fisheries, DRPCAU, Dholi, Pusa, Bihar emphasized on the scope for RAC in Bihar which will not only increase fish production, but can generate employment and income for the farmers.

The Webinar organized as a part of the “Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav” to commemorate 75 Years of India’s Independence registered participation by more than 164 Farmers, Entrepreneurs and Students.

(Source: ICAR-Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna, Bihar)