Jammu & Kashmir
National Cold Water Fisheries Conference Held in Srinagar
- 17 Mar 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying organized the National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries at Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC), Srinagar, to explore ways to sustainably harness the potential of cold-water fisheries for growth and prosperity.
Key Points:
- Objective: The conference served as a national platform to discuss strategies for the sustainable development of cold-water fisheries, particularly in Himalayan and hill regions.
- Organizing Authority: The conference was organized by the Department of Fisheries, Government of India.
- Focus: It was focused on research and innovation, technology adoption, infrastructure expansion, institutional convergence, and entrepreneurship development in the fisheries sector.
- Special emphasis was given to strengthening fisheries development in Himalayan and northeastern states where cold-water aquaculture has high potential.
- It highlighted the need for hatcheries, cold-chain networks, processing facilities, and modern aquaculture infrastructure to boost fish production and value addition.
- Financial Support: The conference emphasized leveraging government initiatives such as the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) and other fisheries development schemes to support entrepreneurs and farmers.
- Entrepreneurship Development: Experts emphasized strengthening aquaculture entrepreneurship through vertical integration, improved access to financial schemes and skill development.
- Significance: The conference highlighted the importance of cold-water fisheries in promoting livelihood opportunities, enhancing fish production, and supporting economic development in mountainous and Himalayan regions.
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