Ranchi, June 29 -- The Indian Veterinary Association (IVA) has welcomed the move of Government of India for establishing India Council of Fisheries and Veterinary Research (ICFVR) or Bhartiya Fisheries & Livestock Research Council (BFLRC) on the lines of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
Gross value added (GVA) of the Livestock Sector and Fisheries Sector is respectively 5.50% and 1.069% to National GVA. This accounts for 30.23% and 6.86% of agricultural GVA by the two sectors respectively. The historic move to establish ICFVR/BFLRC is expected to accelerate growth trajectory of India's livestock, poultry, and fisheries sectors-ultimately strengthening the nation's economy.
IVA national spokesperson Dr Nandani Kumari said tha...