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National Cold Water Fisheries Conference Held in Srinagar
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.
| Read More: Sustainable Development, Himalayan, Northeastern states |
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BCCI Naman Awards 2026
Why in News?
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) organised the Naman Awards 2026 to honour outstanding performers and legendary personalities in Indian cricket for the 2024–25 season, recognising achievements in international and domestic cricket.
Key Points:
- Polly Umrigar Award: Shubman Gill received the Award for Best International Cricketer (Men) for the 2024–25 season, while Smriti Mandhana was named Best International Cricketer (Women), marking her record fifth BCCI honour.
- Colonel C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award: It was conferred on former cricketers Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, and Mithali Raj for their outstanding contribution to Indian cricket.
- International Debut Awards: These awards recognise emerging cricketers for their impressive debut performances in international cricket.
- Best International Debut (Men): Harshit Rana
- Best International Debut (Women): N. Sree Charani
- Domestic Cricket Awards: These honours recognise exceptional performances in India’s domestic cricket competitions.
- Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy (Best Woman Cricketer – Domestic): Ira Jadhav
- Best Woman Cricketer in Senior Domestic One-Day Tournament: Shafali Verma
- Lala Amarnath Award for Best All-Rounder: The award in domestic cricket was presented to Ayush Mhatre (Limited-Overs tournaments) and Harsh Dubey (Ranji Trophy).
- Best Cricket Association: The Mumbai Cricket Association received the award for Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments for the 2024–25 season.
- Best Umpire: Ulhas Gandhe was recognised as the Best Umpire in Domestic Cricket for his officiating performance in domestic tournaments.
- Significance: The BCCI Naman Awards celebrate excellence across all levels of Indian cricket—international, domestic, and administrative—while honouring legendary personalities who have made lasting contributions to the sport.
| Read More: Ranji Trophy |
