In a significant advancement for India’s seafood sector, the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT) has secured a patent for a rapid DNA biosensor capable of accurately identifying Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon). The innovation is…

The Telangana government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the fisheries sector by announcing a series of welfare and development initiatives for fishermen across the state. Fisheries Minister Vakiti Srihari…

The demand for dry fish increased significantly in Nagaland after the state government prohibited the storage, distribution, and sale of fresh fish treated with formalin and other chemical preservatives. The…

Introduction Biofloc fish farming has rapidly emerged as one of the most promising technologies in modern aquaculture. By allowing farmers to produce more fish in a limited space while using…

The Government of India has approved 12 Integrated Aquaparks under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), with a total investment of ₹713.80 crore. The initiative aims to create world-class…

Vietnam’s tilapia exports crossed USD 69 million in the first half of the year, with Brazil accounting for more than half of the total export value. The rapid rise highlights…

A significant breakthrough in India’s ornamental fisheries sector could pave the way for the conservation and commercial farming of one of the country’s rare endemic fish species. Scientists from the…

Reading Time: 6 Minutes Standfirst A Kochi-based aquaculture startup, STEM Systems, has won the Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge 2.0, organised by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India, securing a…

Reading Time: 6 Minutes Standfirst The Himachal Pradesh Government has launched the Mukhyamantri Machhuara Samman Nidhi Yojana, a new welfare scheme that provides ₹3,500 annually to eligible reservoir fishermen during…