Subhash Chandra

Director, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India

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

Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary (Fisheries), Department of Fisheries, Government of India, chaired a review meeting on 24th October 2025 with all States and Union Territories on the mapping of fisheries infrastructure assets in the PM Gati Shakti Portal.

The meeting was attended by senior officials from State Governments/UTs, Department of Fisheries, GoI, DPIIT, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, and BISAG-N.

During the session, States and UTs were urged to expedite the mapping of fisheries infrastructure assets to strengthen planning, monitoring, and development of the fisheries sector under the PM Gati Shakti framework.

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

Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India, chaired a meeting to strategize a Communication Plan for disseminating information on various fisheries schemes and programmes.

During the meeting, Secretary Dr. Likhi urged all stakeholders to actively contribute towards developing an effective strategy to reach the last-mile fishermen and fish farmers. He emphasized the importance of outreach and the need for active participation in the dissemination of fisheries-related information for the benefit of the fishers.

A detailed presentation on the proposed Communication Plan was given by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India. The meeting was attended by senior officers from State and UT Fisheries Departments, the National Fisheries Development Board, ICAR-Fisheries Institutes, Fisheries Universities and Colleges, Subordinate Offices of the Department of Fisheries, and other stakeholders.

#OutreachStrategy #CommunicationPlan #Ideation

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

On 11th October, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi laid the Foundation Stone for the State-of-the-art Wholesale Fish Market project worth ₹59.13 crore at Bhubaneswar, Khorda, Odisha under PMMSY.

This modern market will provide space for 44 wholesalers and 99 retailers, ensuring quality fish supply to Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, and expanding market access for fishers and farmers.

#MatsyaSampadaSeSamriddhi #PMMSY #BhubaneswarFishMarket

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

"PMMSY Brings Prosperity: Catch of the Day! Mr. Chris, an avid angler, reeled in a majestic Mahseer fish with the expert guidance of Shri Ankit Lingwal at Vyasghat in Pauri, Uttarakhand! This milestone boosts angling tourism in Uttarakhand's rivers, promoting sustainable fisheries and local livelihoods.
#PMMSY #FisheriesTourism #MahseerFishing #UttarakhandTourism #SustainableFisheries"

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

Glimpses of #FishTech @WorldFoodIndia2025 -

The Department of Fisheries is showcasing technologies like Drones, Transponder, Artificial reefs which is igniting scientific curiosity amongst visitors.

#FishTech #WFI2025 #FisheriesSector #WorldFoodIndia2025

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

The Department of Fisheries, GoI is showcasing its transformative schemes and programmes at the Convergence Pavilion — a must-visit space to know about various schemes, projects and benefits.

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

Hon’ble Union Minister MoFAH&D, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh @LalanSingh_1 chaired the IGoM Feedback Meeting on Social Welfare and Security Sectors for Department of Fisheries virtually today. In his addres he mentioned that under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, @narendramodi the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 places food security at its core. To achieve this, the Four Pillars namely Legislative, Policy, Institutional, and Process reforms have been identified.

Hon'ble Minister has emphasized significance of this valuable stakeholders feedback in shaping a Reform Roadmap for the fisheries sector, and mentioned that the stakeholder suggestions will directly inform the ground-level implementation.

The meeting saw participation of more than 200 participants including Officials and representatives from Member IGoM, Ministries, Departments, Exporters,Processors, Enterpreneurs, Fisheries Associations, Cooperatives etc.
@spsinghbaghelpr @GeorgekurianBjp
@nfdbindia @ICAR_CMFRI
@ICAR_CIFRI @DDNewslive
#IGoM #ViksitBharat2047 #FisheriesIndia #ExportPromotion #StructuralReforms #TransformingFisheries

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

Vessel Communication & Support System
अब समुद्र में सफ़र होगा और भी सुरक्षित और स्मार्ट!

✅ दो-तरफ़ा संचार सुविधा
✅ मौसम की सही जानकारी और चेतावनियाँ
✅ संभावित मछली पकड़ने के क्षेत्र (PFZ) की जानकारी
✅ अंतर्राष्ट्रीय समुद्री सीमा पार करने पर अलर्ट
✅ जियो-फेंसिंग से महत्वपूर्ण संरचनाओं की सुरक्षा

👉 नाविकों और मछुआरों के लिए यह सिस्टम है सुरक्षा, जानकारी और भरोसेमंद साथी।

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

In an Exclusive Conversation, Shri Lalan Singh, @LalanSingh_1 Hon’ble Minister of Panchayati Raj, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, highlights key initiatives harnessing digital innovations to strengthen participatory democracy and enhance efficiency in local governance.

🎥 Watch the full conversation here: https://t.co/DpyxS8N8VG

#DigitalIndia #GoodGovernance #FisheriesIndia

[. @nfdbindia]

Dr. Bijay Kumar Behera, Chief Executive, NFDB, attended the Expert Consultation on Development of a Roadmap for Translational Genomics in Indian Aquaculture at ICAR–NBFGR, Lucknow, on 29th Aug 2025 as Guest of Honour and addressed the gathering.

The event was organized by ICAR–NBFGR, Lucknow, in collaboration with the Asian Fisheries Society (Indian Branch) and the Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation Society, India, with a focus on advancing genomics research for the sustainable growth of Indian aquaculture.

@FisheriesGoI @JSFisheries @Min_FAHD @ICAR_NBFGR_LKO @AfsAsian @IBCS2015

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

"India's priority is building strong fisheries and aquaculture value chains" - article by Secretary, Department of Fisheries Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi @likhi_dr

For more details, please read article on the link: https://t.co/K10qwGbTWj

#Fisheries #Aquaculture #ValueChain

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

Shri Sagar Mehra, @JSFisheries JS chaired the #webinar on Strengthening ‘’Startups in Fisheries” organized by MANAGE-M-FISH. More than 100 participants joined over VC. He emphasized the role of Fisheries Startups in revolutionizing India’s fisheries sector by fostering innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity and highlighted the benefits under FIDF, PMMSY, PMKSSY & DoF Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge.

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

Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, @likhi_dr, Secretary, Department of Fisheries (DoF), GoI, chaired a feedback session through VC with fishermen, fisheries cooperatives, and associations from Bihar, which witnessed active participation of more than 200 fishers from 38 districts.

The fishermen highlighted key issues such as the need for cold storage facilities to preserve catch, the establishment of dedicated fish markets, a processing plant for Pangasius and Tilapia, training and capacity-building programs, the provision of solar lights, and insurance coverage.

The Union Secretary also highlighted the benefits of the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme and emphasized the importance of an outreach campaign to raise awareness of the scheme, particularly under PM-MKSSY.

The session was attended by Dr. N. Vijaya Lakshmi, Principal Secretary, Animal and Fish Resources Department, Government of Bihar; Economic Advisor, DoF; Joint Secretary (IF), DoF, GoI; CE, NFDB; and other senior officers from DoF, GoI, and the Government of Bihar. @BiharAFRD
#PMMSY #MatsyaSampadaSeSamriddhi #Feedback #InteractiveMeeting #Gov2CitizenDialogue

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

Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, @likhi_dr Secretary, DoF (GoI), chaired a virtual feedback session on 25-08-2025 with fishers, cooperatives, and associations from Jharkhand, in the presence of JS (Inland), Chief Executive, NFDB, and senior officials.

🔹 Key issues raised included provision of solar lights, net menders, insurance, basic facilities, and increase in the number of cages.

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

Union Secretary Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi @likhi_dr chaired a virtual interactive meeting today to capture feedback from fishermen, fisheries cooperatives, and associations of Uttarakhand. Participants shared their experiences in fish farming and requested support for local feed production, increased availability of cages, ice boxes, mini hatcheries, poly sheets, and cold storage infrastructure. They also emphasized the need for integrating solar energy solutions to address the high electricity demands of trout farming.

JS Shri S. Mehra @JSFisheries urged the State Government to actively implement PMMSY and ensure that beneficiaries receive adequate support under the scheme. The meeting witnessed active participation from over 100 fishermen, fisheries cooperatives, and officials from the state.

#PMMSY #MatsyaSampadaSeSamriddhi #Feedback #InteractiveMeeting #Gov2CitizenDialogue

[National Academy of Defence Production @nadpnagpur]

🌍 At MCMM Jabalpur, Dr. J P Dash, Principal Director at NADP, inspired military officers to embrace sustainability. From global emissions to green defense tech—his message was clear: the future of military operation must be climate-conscious. #NADP #SustainableDefense #ClimateAction #Indiamunitions

[Sagarmitras Andhra Pradesh @SagarMithr3733]

Today Motorised boats transponders installation started at nizampatnam fishing harbour
Regards
Sagar Mitra's
Bapatla D.t
Andhra Pradesh
#jsfisheriesindia #PMMSY #pm #georgekurian #Ragivranganlalansingh #dept_of_fisheries_goi
#jsfisheriesindia #ncbn #kinjarapurammohannaidu #A.P

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

"Department of Fisheries, GoI inked an MoU today at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi with the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS), Hyderabad, and NewSpace India Ltd. for setting up and managing the Ground Segment of the Vessels Communication & Support System — a step towards enhancing safety, connectivity, and support for our fishers at sea."

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

On #nationalspaceday2025, we celebrate the power of space technology in protecting lives, transforming coastal resilience and empowering communities. Building a safer, smarter future for India’s fishers!
#nationalspaceday2025 #Nabhamitra #PMMSY #OceanTech #FishermenSafety #IndiaEmpowersFishers

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

Seabass Culture: A New Wave for Rural Prosperity

ICAR-KVK, TNJFU, Sikkal conducted a 5-day NFDB sponsored training (18–22 Aug 2025) on Seabass Culture for Economic Empowerment of Rural Fish Farmers in Nagapattinam District. 📍 25 farmers (15M, 10F) actively participated, gaining insights on seabass farming, nutrition, disease management, value addition & government schemes under PMMSY. #FisheriesDevelopment #SeabassCulture #PMMSY #NFDB #TNJFU