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Aquaex India is South Asia’s leading International Fisheries and Aquaculture Expo — aimed to cater to the needs of every facade of the industry; right from farmers, buyers, suppliers, scientists, consultants, professionals, and enthusiasts to prospective entrants. The expo’s main motto is to bring the whole fisheries and aquaculture ecosystem under one roof to enable knowledge transfer, which facilitates the all-around growth of the sector.

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Fisheries and aquaculture are important sources of food, nutrition, employment, income and foreign exchange. In India, this promising sector provides livelihood, employment, and entrepreneurship to more than 2.8 crore (28 Million) fishers and fish farmers at the primary level and several lakhs along the value chain. India is the 3rd largest fish-producing country with around 8% share in global fish production.

Undi, West Godavari: The 49th edition of the India International Aquaculture Expo (IIAE) 2024 commenced on Friday at Undi, with MLA K. Raghurama Krishna Raju and District Collector Ch. Nagarani leading the inaugural ceremony. The two-day event, held in the heart of West Godavari district, attracted key stakeholders from the aquaculture industry, including farmers, exporters, and technology experts. In his address, Mr. Krishna Raju urged the progressive aqua farmers to seize the opportunity to explore cutting-edge technologies showcased at the expo. He highlighted advancements in cultivation, harvesting, and post-harvesting techniques, stressing their potential to enhance productivity and profitability in the aquaculture sector. The expo saw a strong turnout, with aqua farmers, exporters, and various industry participants engaging with exhibitors to learn about emerging innovations, regulatory developments, and industry challenges. The event also featured discussions on new policies affecting the sector. Among the notable speakers were former MP B. Masthan Rao, A.P. Aqua Dealers Association president Ch. Krishnam Raju, and A.P. Fish Farmers Association President N. Venkatarama Raju. They addressed the pressing concerns facing the aquaculture industry and called for collective efforts to resolve them. The expo promises to offer valuable insights into the latest trends and opportunities in aquaculture, fostering growth and collaboration within the industry. Source: The Hindu

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Aqua Professionals Welfare Association (APWA) was initiated by group of aquaculture professionals in the year 2012. The aim of the association is to work towards the betterment of aquaculture in India and to provide welfare schemes to the professionals working in aquaculture industry. The association focuses on technical developments in worldwide aquaculture and tries to educate the farmers and professionals.