Subhash Chandra IOFS

Shri Subhash Chandra (IOFS) | Director, Department of Fisheries, Government of India | Public Administration | Fisheries Development | IT & e-Governance

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

Smt. Gunjan Krishna, Joint Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India, visited Halali Dam in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh, to review fisheries development activities and interact with fishers and representatives of the cooperative society.

More than 300 cages have been installed at Halali Dam under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), promoting cage-based fish farming and increasing fish production.

The Joint Secretary also visited the post-harvest facilities at Halali Dam, where Indian Major Carps (IMCs) and other fish varieties are handled and supplied to various parts of the country in refrigerated vans. These facilities support efficient fish transportation and market linkages.

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

राजभाषा पखवाड़ा २०२६ के उपलक्ष्य में आज मत्स्य पालन विभाग, भारत सरकार द्वारा चंद्रलोक भवन, नई दिल्ली में पुरस्कार वितरण समारोह का आयोजन किया गया।

इस अवसर पर विभाग में आयोजित विभिन्न हिंदी प्रतियोगिताओं के विजेताओं को सम्मानित किया गया।

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

The countdown begins for the Fisheries Investors & Exporters Conclave 2026!

Just 3 days to go for this important gathering of investors, exporters and stakeholders to explore new opportunities, strengthen partnerships and accelerate growth in India’s fisheries and aquaculture sector.

23 October 2026 | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

#FisheriesConclave2026 #BlueEconomy #FisheriesSector

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

मेहनत और लगन से सफलता की नई मिसाल!

उत्तराखंड के कीर्तापुर, कोलढा, ऊधमसिंह नगर स्थित माँ दुर्गा मत्स्य बीज सहकारी समिति लिमिटेड के श्री मलखान सिंह पिछले कई वर्षों से मत्स्य पालन के क्षेत्र में सक्रिय हैं। पंगेसियस मछली पालन के माध्यम से उन्होंने लगभग ₹1.5 करोड़ का वार्षिक टर्नओवर हासिल किया है। उनका व्यवसाय न केवल मत्स्य क्षेत्र को मजबूती दे रहा है, बल्कि अन्य लोगों के लिए भी रोजगार के अवसर सृजित कर रहा है।

प्रधानमंत्री मत्स्य किसान समृद्धि सह-योजना (PM-MKSSY) के अंतर्गत उनकी इकाई के लिए परफॉर्मेंस ग्रांट स्वीकृत की गई है।

श्री मलखान सिंह की सफलता प्रेरणा देती है कि मेहनत, लगन और सरकारी योजनाओं के सहयोग से आप भी मत्स्य व्यवसाय में अपनी एक मजबूत पहचान बना सकते हैं और एक सफल उद्यम विकसित कर सकते हैं।

#PMMKSSY #मत्स्यपालन #सफलताकीकहानी

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India, interacted with trout fish farmers during the meeting on the Pithoragarh Coldwater Fisheries Cluster at the Collectorate Conference Hall, Pithoragarh, today.

Trout farmers highlighted key issues, including the need for better prices for trout, training and capacity building, and the availability of quality feed at reasonable rates.

Smt. Rekha Joshi, a woman fish farmer, shared her success story and informed that she started producing value-added fish products such as fish balls, fish fingers and fish momos, generating daily sales of approximately ₹5,000.

Another trout farmer from Munsiyari highlighted that the rates for trout supplied to ITBP are quite low, considering the high costs of feed and transportation.

Dr. B. K. Behera, Chief Executive, NFDB, delivered a detailed presentation on the Coldwater Fisheries Cluster Programme, highlighting pre-production and post-production gaps and outlining a roadmap for the next five years.

#ColdWaterFisheries #TroutFarming #PMMSY

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India, chaired a meeting on the Pithoragarh Coldwater Fisheries Cluster at the Collectorate, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, on 19 October 2026.

Dr. Likhi reviewed the progress of coldwater fisheries development under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and discussed the future roadmap for strengthening trout farming across the Himalayan states. Deliberations focused on addressing challenges related to trout seed availability, feed supply, productivity and cold-chain infrastructure, alongside strengthening scientific support, market linkages and the fisheries value chain.

Uttarakhand has become the first state in the Himalayan region to export trout to Nepal. The state is also supplying trout to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) under an MoU entered between the Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand, and ITBP, creating assured market opportunities for trout farmers.

The meeting was attended by Shri Sanjay Kumar Gunjyal, ADG, ITBP; Smt. Gunjan Krishna, JS, DoF; Dr. J. K. Jena, DDG (Fisheries Science), ICAR; Dr. B. K. Behera, CEO, NFDB; Shri P. Jawahar, Chairman, MPEDA; Shri Ashish Kumar Bhatgain, DM, Pithoragarh; Shri Chandra Singh Dharamshaktu, Director of Fisheries, Uttarakhand; representatives of Himalayan states, NABARD, ICAR-DCFR, MoFPI, trout farmers and other stakeholders.

#ColdWaterFisheries #TroutFarming #PMMSY @DoC_GoI @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India, visited Johar Matsya Swayatt Sahkarita’s Namjala Trout Farm in Munsiyari, Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, on 18 October 2026.

During the visit, Dr. Likhi interacted with trout fish farmers, who shared their experiences and insights on trout farming in the region.

The Government of India has notified 34 fisheries clusters across the country. Pithoragarh has been notified as a Cold Water Fisheries Cluster under PMMSY, with significant potential to strengthen fisheries cooperatives, enhance livelihood opportunities and promote sustainable fisheries development in the Himalayan region.

The visit by the Secretary, Department of Fisheries, marks an important step towards further strengthening trout farming in Uttarakhand and other Himalayan regions.

The Department of Fisheries, Government of Uttarakhand, is exporting trout to Nepal and supplying trout to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) under an MoU entered between the Government of Uttarakhand and ITBP.

#ColdWaterFisheries #TroutFarming #FisheriesCooperatives @MEAIndia @OfficeOfLS @nfdb_india

[Subhash Chandra IOFS @IOFSsubhash]

@icds_up @PIB_India @FisheriesGoI @NITIAayog इस दौरान ठाकुर प्रसाद सिंह उपजिलाधिकारी, कोरांव, श्रीमती समा सिंह, उप आयुक्त, एनआरएलएम श्री राहुल मिश्रा, खंड विकास अधिकारी, बाल विकास परियोजना अधिकारी, मुख्य सेविकाएं एवं आंगनबाड़ी कार्यकत्रियां उपस्थित रहीं।

#AspirationalBlocksProgramme #PoshanAbhiyaan

[Subhash Chandra IOFS @IOFSsubhash]

प्रयागराज, उत्तर प्रदेश के बहारिया एवं कोरांव भ्रमण के दौरान आंगनबाड़ी केंद्र का निरीक्षण करने तथा बाल विकास सेवा एवं पुष्टाहार विभाग द्वारा आयोजित कार्यक्रम में सहभागिता करने का सौभाग्य प्राप्त हुआ।

[Subhash Chandra IOFS @IOFSsubhash]

@icds_up @PIB_India @FisheriesGoI @NITIAayog बच्चों के स्वस्थ भविष्य की नींव मजबूत करने और माताओं एवं परिवारों को पोषण के प्रति जागरूक बनाने के लिए ऐसे प्रयास अत्यंत सराहनीय हैं।

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

Technology meets innovation at a Modern Ornamental Fish Hatchery in Baguliya, Khatima Tehsil, Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand, owned by Smt. Simona Talwar.

The hatchery specialises in breeding ornamental fish and several other varieties, with modern technology adding a new dimension to fish culture. AI-enabled systems help maintain optimal water temperature, water quality and oxygen levels, supporting healthier fish and better production outcomes. The facility also features a Biofloc unit owned by Shri Kapil Talwar, where fish are cultured in a well-maintained and hygienic environment.

What makes these units even more unique is their smart customer experience. Visitors can scan the QR codes installed at the respective units to place online orders for the fish they see, with the added benefit of free home delivery.

During the visit, Shri Subhash Chandra, Director, Department of Fisheries, Government of India, witnessed how modern technology, innovative thinking and dedicated efforts are coming together to strengthen the fisheries sector, complemented by the support of government schemes under PMMSY.

#Fisheries #FishCulture #PMMSY

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

Shri Subhash Chandra, Director, Department of Fisheries, Government of India, visited the Integrated Aqua Park and Modern Fish Market at Sitarganj, Uttarakhand, along with officers of the Department of Fisheries, Uttarakhand, and the Public Works Department (PWD), Uttarakhand. During the visit, the officers reviewed the progress of these infrastructure projects and were briefed on their implementation status.

Developed under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), the Modern Fish Market is almost completed, while the Integrated Aqua Park is at an advanced stage of construction.

These facilities are envisaged to strengthen fisheries infrastructure, promote efficient fish marketing, improve post-harvest management, storage and market access, facilitate value addition, and create new livelihood and employment opportunities for fish farmers, fish traders and local communities.

The initiative marks an important step towards building a modern, integrated and sustainable fisheries ecosystem in Uttarakhand. By strengthening the fisheries value chain, reducing post-harvest losses, improving market linkages and enhancing income opportunities, these facilities will contribute to the growth of the fisheries sector and the advancement of India’s Blue Economy.

#PMMSY #DepartmentOfFisheries #BlueEconomy #FisheriesInfrastructure #Uttarakhand #FishFarmers #SustainableFisheries

[Subhash Chandra IOFS @IOFSsubhash]

I also visited Anganwadi Centres in both blocks to review the delivery of nutrition services and understand the implementation of ICDS programmes at the grassroots level.

#NRLM #WomenEmpowerment #SelfHelpGroups #SHG #Nutrition #ICDS #THR #RuralDevelopment #Prayagraj

[Subhash Chandra IOFS @IOFSsubhash]

During my visit of aspirational blocks in Prayagraj I visited the Take Home Ration plants in Koraon and Baharia Blocks of Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, and interacted with members of Women’s Self-Help Groups (SHGs) managing these plants under the National Rural Livelihoods Mission.

[Subhash Chandra IOFS @IOFSsubhash]

These women-led initiatives play an important role in the preparation and supply of nutritious THR for eligible beneficiaries through Anganwadi Centres under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) programme, contributing to improved nutrition and community well-being.

[Subhash Chandra IOFS @IOFSsubhash]

Their contributions in health, nutrition, education, agriculture and basic infrastructure are helping improve public service delivery and citizens’ quality of life.

Congratulations to both fellows! Wishing them continued success. #NITIAayog #UttarPradesh (4/4)

[Subhash Chandra IOFS @IOFSsubhash]

Honoured to present Certificates of Appreciation to Dr. Archana Kumari & Shri Shivendra Singh, Fellows under Uttar Pradesh CM Fellowship Programme, for their valuable contributions to the Aspirational Blocks Programme (ABP), an initiative of NITI Aayog, Government of India. (1/4)

[Subhash Chandra IOFS @IOFSsubhash]

Their dedicated efforts in strengthening grassroots governance through technical support to frontline workers, interdepartmental coordination, monitoring of key development indicators, and evidence-based recommendations are helping bridge implementation gaps. (3/4)