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Focus on R&D to cut import of vaccines, feed additives: Govt to poultries

Minister of State of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Sanjeev Kumar Balyan on Monday asked the poultry industry to focus on research for reducing import dependence on vaccines and feed additives. Addressing a CII conference, Balyan recommended the reconstitution of the poultry advisory committee for connecting all stakeholders. He also urged the industry to focus on integration of small farmers for a vibrant and sustainable poultry sector, CII said in a statement. Balyan asked the industry to focus on R&D towards offsetting import dependence for vaccines and feed additives. The Union Budget (2022-23) has allocated Rs 6,407 crore for the ministry, which is an increase of 44 per cent from the 2021-22 allocation. Atul Chaturvedi, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, said the industry needs to come up with effective and sustainable solutions towards making our products competitive such that we not ...

Draft agreement on fisheries subsidies submitted to ministers: WTO

The chair of the fisheries subsidies negotiations at WTO has submitted a draft agreement -- aimed at banning subsidies for illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing

Latest proposal on WTO subsidies still favours advanced fishing nations

While India is ready to take sustainability measures in fisheries and opposes irrational subsidies and overfishing by many countries, it may not agree to the latest proposal

Revised fisheries draft: WTO draft snubs India's transition period proposal

WTO member nations from Tuesday will kick start a clause-by-clause discussion of the entire text of the revised draft

India sticks to stand on fisheries, farm subsidies amid WTO D-G visit

This comes as WTO D-G reaches India for three-day visit

Members pledged to conclude negotiations for fisheries subsidies soon: WTO

Member countries of the World Trade Organization have pledged to conclude the negotiations soon for the fisheries subsidies agreement, which would set new rules for the global fisheries industry

Govt launches mobile app 'Matsya Setu' for Indian aqua farmers

Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Giriraj Singh launched a mobile app 'Matsya Setu' to disseminate the latest freshwater aquaculture technologies to the country's aqua farmers.

Govt invites stakeholders' comments on National Fisheries Policy

A 'National Fisheries Policy 2020' has been formulated and placed in the public domain, inviting suggestions from stakeholders, the government informed Parliament on Tuesday.

In first day on job, new WTO chief pushes for fisheries deal

The new head of the World Trade Organization threw her support behind long-fruitless efforts among member countries to agree on some fisheries subsidies

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra announces 'Nadi Adhikar Yatra' for UP fishermen

In a series of tweets in Hindi, she said that the rights of river resources are of the fishermen community and the Congress will be taking out a Yatra to fight for the rights

Indian skilled workers to get job opportunities in 14 sectors in Japan

A joint working group will be set up to follow up the implementation of this MOC

India working on plan to develop coastal regions, says PM Narendra Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the nation was working on a plan to develop its coastal regions that will include efforts to boost fisheries and seaweed exports

Sri Lanka calls for joint patrols to resolve fishing issues with India

India insisted on the early release of its fishermen arrested for allegedly poaching in the island nation's territorial waters

India, Sri Lanka hold meeting of joint working group on fisheries

India and Sri Lanka held a meeting of the joint working group on fisheries

UP best performer in inland fisheries, Odisha is best Marine state

Uttar Pradesh was awarded as best performing state in inland fisheries sector while Odisha got the award of the best Marine state on the occasion of 'World Fisheries Day'

Fisheries can attract about Rs 67,000 cr investment in 5 years: Report

The central government has also envisaged to improve the quality of life in coastal communities, the official said

Giriraj Singh releases booklet on Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

It will serve as an indispensable tool to the beneficiaries in knowing about different activities of the PMMSY

Atmanirbhar Bharat: Goa CM announces Rs 163 cr plan for fisheries sector

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced an action plan to boost fishing and said Rs 163.1 crore had been proposed for the state in the current financial year under the Atmanirbhar Bharat plan

PM launches Rs 20,050-cr PMMSY to raise fisheries exports, farmer income

PM Modi launched the Rs 20,050 crore PMMSY in 21 states, including Bihar, that will help double fisheries exports, create more employment opportunities and boost income of farmers

Modi inaugurates projects to enhance income of dairy farmers, fisheries

PM Modi launched the PMMSY and e-Gopala App, a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and data portal for direct use of farmers, which will do away with middlemen in procurement and purchase