27th February, 2019, New Delhi
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi and Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA), Bangkok, Thailand jointly organized an International two-day ICAR-NACA Regional Expert Consultation Meet on “Genetically Responsible Aquaculture: sustainability of genetically fit brood stock and seed of certified origin in Asian aquaculture” from 26th to 27th February - 2019.
The programme was conducted by the ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR), Lucknow with an aim of identifying the several missing components in the current aquaculture production economy of Asia and global South region. Approximately 90% of the global aquaculture production is the product of sustainable intensification of aquaculture of the region.
Dr. J.K. Jena, DDG (Fisheries & Animal Science), ICAR, New Delhi presided over the session on 26th February - 2019.
Dr. Cherdsak Virapat, Director General, NACA marked his presence as the Chief Guest of the programme along with Dr. Roger W. Doyle, Fish Geneticist from Canada as the Guest of Honour.
Earlier, Dr. Kuldeep K. Lal, Director, ICAR-NBFGR welcomed the delegates. He presented the context of consultation. The consultation was aimed for addressing the quality of seed that is the most critical input in Aquaculture.
The programme registered a total participation by 40 delegates from 13 countries including international organizations, namely NACA and FAO.
(Source: ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow)
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