The 2nd Indian Fisheries Outlook (IFO) concluded in Berhampur, Odisha, with a strong focus on sustainable blue growth and innovation in the fisheries sector. Hosted from 12th to 14th July 2025 at the College of Fisheries (OUAT), this landmark event brought together 250+ farmers, scientists, policymakers, industry leaders, and youth for three power-packed days.
What made it special?
376+ research abstracts
7 major thematic sessions on climate-smart aquaculture, genetics, post-harvest, feeds, aquatic health & more
National exhibition on fisheries innovation
Young Fisheries Talent Award (YFTA) showcasing 30 youth researchers
Open dialogue with farmers and 10 leading industrial experts
Massive support for โPhrase4Changeโ โ a vision for empowering small-scale fishers
Dignitaries like Shri Gokulananda Mallik (Minister, Odisha), Dr. J.K. Jena (ICAR- Indian Council of Agricultural Research), Dr. B.K. Das (Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI)), Dr. K.K. Lal (Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture CIBA(ICAR)), and Dr. B.K. Behera (National Fisheries Development Board) joined hands to highlight the need for synergy between fisheries, agriculture, and livelihoods.
From policy to pond, the event served as a national platform to reimagine fisheries with research, technology, and farmer-first thinking.
Letโs build the future of Indian fisheriesโclimate-resilient, youth-driven, and inclusive!
๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฎโ๐ ๐๐ถ๐ด๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ช๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ ๐จ๐ฝ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฒ-๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฉ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐น๐๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ผ๐น๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป!
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