India, Jan. 28 -- Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Union Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D), Government of India, convened aninteraction meeting with Champion Fish Farmersfrom across the country on28thJanuary 2026through video conference to engage with them on their experiences in adopting scientific and modern aquaculture practices. A total of 59 champion farmers had joined including Padmashri awardee along with representatives from Rajya Sabha, Department of Fisheries, GoI, ICAR, National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) and State fisheries department had also joined.

The Government has extended comprehensive support to the fisheries and aquaculture sector through a range of schemes and...