ICAR-CIBA's Shrimp Farmers Conclave-2023: A Platform for Shrimp Farming Success

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Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala, will inaugurate the Second Edition of ICAR-CIBA's Shrimp Farmers Conclave-2023 at Navsari on 14th September, 2023. The conclave aims to promote shrimp farming and aquaculture in Gujarat by fostering collaboration between farmers, researchers, and industry experts. Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) between ICAR-CIBA and National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB); ICAR-CIBA and Fish Farmers Producer Organization (FFPO) of Gujarat will be executed during the conclave. The event will include technical sessions on shrimp export scenario, disease prevention and management, crop insurance, and technology support. A special session on Aquaculture Crop Insurance and a panel discussion on shrimp seed quality, shrimp price, diversification, and electricity tariff will also be conducted. The conclave will attract over 300 aqua farmers, stakeholders, and experts from the region.

Key Takeaways:

  • The ICAR-CIBA's Shrimp Farmers Conclave-2023 aims to promote shrimp farming and aquaculture in Gujarat by fostering collaboration between farmers, researchers, and industry experts.
  • The conclave will feature Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) between ICAR-CIBA and National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB); ICAR-CIBA and Fish Farmers Producer Organization (FFPO) of Gujarat for implementing crop insurance and technology support.
  • Technical sessions will cover shrimp export scenario, disease prevention and management, crop insurance, and technology support for farmers.
  • A special session on Aquaculture Crop Insurance and a panel discussion on shrimp seed quality, shrimp price, diversification, and electricity tariff will be conducted during the conclave.
  • Over 300 aqua farmers, stakeholders, and experts from the region are expected to participate in the conclave.
  • Dr. Kuldeep K Lal, Director, ICAR-CIBA, will supervise the event, which will be attended by notable dignitaries such as Chairman cum Managing Director of Agricultural Insurance Company Ltd., Smt. Grija Subramanian, and Deputy Director General (Fisheries) of ICAR, Dr. J.K. Jena.
  • The event will also feature a live exhibition display of shrimps and fishes, the release of books and publications, and the distribution of fish seeds to farmers.

Statistics:

  • Over 300 aqua farmers, stakeholders, and experts are expected to participate in the conclave.
  • The conclave will feature Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) between ICAR-CIBA and National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB); ICAR-CIBA and Fish Farmers Producer Organization (FFPO) of Gujarat.
  • The event will include technical sessions, a special session on Aquaculture Crop Insurance, and a panel discussion on shrimp seed quality, shrimp price, diversification, and electricity tariff.

Sources:

  • Government of India (posted on 12 SEP 2023 2:32PM by PIB Delhi)
  • [https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2005290]