Krishi Vigyan Kendra organized a one-day seminar on fish farming and value addition on July 30, 2024. The event, held in association with the Department of Fisheries and Fisherman Welfare, aimed to create awareness about the scope and opportunities in fish farming. The seminar was presided over by Mr. S. Ramesh, President, Tamil Nadu Board of Rural Development. Mr. V. Suresh, Senior Scientist and Head of KVK, welcomed the participants and delivered a lecture on the various market avenues and potential for employment generation through fish farming.

Eminent speakers included Dr. Deboral Vimala, Principal Scientist, Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA), Chennai discussed strategies for profitable and environmentally-sustainable fish farming. Dr. V. Chandrasekhar, Senior Scientist, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Cochin gave a presentation on the importance of fish farming and related job opportunities through video conference.

Mr. G. Velan, Assistant Director of Fisheries, Tiruvannamalai District addressed farmers’ queries about fish farming and explained relevant government schemes and production technologies. In addition, Mrs. T. Margaret, Subject Matter Specialist (Home Science), demonstrated fish chutney powder and scope for value-added fish products.

The seminar was attended by 31 pioneering farmers and farm women across Thiruvannamalai district. It concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. P. Narayanan, Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Protection), ICAR KVK, Thiruvannamalai.