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Baghel inaugurates Fish Tech Pavilion at World Food India 2025
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Saturday, 27 September, 2025, 13 : 00 PM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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Professor S P Singh Baghel, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, inaugurated the Fish Tech Pavilion of the Department of Fisheries at World Food India 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Dr Abhilaksh Likhi, secretary, Department of Fisheries, MoFAHD along with other senior officials of the department were also present on the occasion. Addressing the gathering, Baghel highlighted that the Fish Tech Exhibition serves as a key platform for fostering global partnerships and collaboration in the development of the fisheries and aquaculture sector. He emphasised the importance of leveraging innovation and modern technology to boost productivity, sustainability, and livelihood opportunities for stakeholders across the value chain.
The Fish Tech Pavilion presents a forward-looking vision for unlocking the vast potential of India’s Blue Economy. It features innovative and sustainable aquaculture practices such as Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS), Biofloc Technology, Aquaponics, Cage Culture and Seaweed Farming. These models are designed to promote climate-resilient, resource-efficient, and scalable fish farming practices that align with India’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental stewardship. One of the major attractions at the pavilion is the prototype drone developed under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). This drone is designed to transport up to 70 kilograms of fish and aquaculture products, enabling rapid and efficient movement from aggregation points to the markets. It is also intended to support surveillance and logistics in aquaculture operations, representing a significant leap towards automation in the sector.
Another key technological highlight is the Vessel Communication and Support System, which enhances the safety of marine fishers by offering real-time alerts, weather updates, and vessel tracking, even in areas beyond the range of mobile networks. During Cyclone DANA, the system played a critical role by broadcasting mass alerts to fishers at sea, facilitating timely evacuation and saving lives. As part of the National Rollout Plan under PMMSY, Government of India has approved the installation of transponders on about one lakh marine fishing vessels. These transponders are being provided free of cost to fishermen and are a crucial tool in ensuring safer and more resilient marine operations.
The pavilion also underscores the government's initiatives to reduce post-harvest losses and improve production quality to meet international standards. These efforts aim to boost exports, enhance incomes for fishers and fish farmers, and promote economic empowerment in coastal and inland fishing communities. To showcase the growing ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship in the fisheries sector, a total of eleven stalls has been set up, featuring a mix of private enterprises, startups, and government institutions like Jharkhand Department of Fisheries, Department of Fisheries Uttarakhand, ICAR-CIFT, NIPHAAT, ICAR-CMFRI, and ICAR-CIFA.
The pavilion also features a Live Cooking Zone, offering visitors a unique culinary experience and highlighting the rich gastronomic potential of India’s diverse fish and seafood produce. In addition, models of Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbours equipped with IoT-based systems and eco-friendly infrastructure are on display, demonstrating the future of sustainable fish landing and processing facilities in India.
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