20TH November, 2018, Umiam, Meghalaya
The ICAR Research Complex for North-Eastern Hill Region in collaboration with the Directorate of Fisheries, Government of Meghalaya, the Asian Fisheries Society (Indian Branch) and Pillay Aquaculture Foundation, Indian Chapter organized a 2-day long training-cum-workshop on “Emerging Technologies in Aquaculture and Fish Processing for Enhancing Farmers’ Income” at Umiam, Meghalaya from 19th - 20th November, 2018.
The aim of the programme was to provide training to the selected field level extension officers of the department on the working on the subject.
The Chief Guest, Smt. A.L Mawlong, Director, Directorate of Fisheries Govt. of Meghalaya emphasized on the role of aquaculture as a potential source of income and nutritional security of the rural farmers.
Dr. N. Prakash, Director, ICAR-RC-NEH region emphasized on the need for generating employment opportunities for youth in farming field for improving socio-economic condition of farmers and also make them aware about the new technologies being developed by ICAR from time to time.
Prof. (Dr.) B.A. Shamasundar, Prof. (Dr.) P. Keshavanath, Secretary, Asian Fisheries Society (Indian Branch), Dr. S.C. Pathak, President, Pillay Aquaculture Foundation, Indian Chapter also attended the event.
The event registered participation of a total of 25 officials representing all the 11 districts of the state.
(Source: ICAR-Research Complex-North-Eastern Hill Region, Meghalaya)
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