09.00 – 16.00 MPEDA-RGCA Aquaculture Projects – Developments and Milestones

These sessions will showcase MPEDA-RGCA’s achievements in selective breeding for major shrimp species, development of SPF tiger shrimp broodstock, and multi-species facility models promoting diversified aquaculture. It will also explore opportunities and challenges in scaling Asian seabass for global competitiven

It will highlight India’s progress in innovative ventures like GIFT farming and mud crab cultivation, reflecting two decades of lab support enhancing national aquaculture standards, and discuss emerging prospects in marine finfish aquaculture.

The session will also cover advancements in species diversification and biosecurity, including Artemia production, grouper farming in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and the Aquatic Quarantine Unit’s role, focusing on sustainable and resilient aquaculture strategies.

16.20 – 18.00 Stakeholder Consultations: Prospects of Increasing Diversified Aquaculture Production
This part of the session will bring together key stakeholders to discuss strategies for enhancing diversified aquaculture in India. It will explore opportunities for expanding species variety, improving productivity, and fostering sustainable practices that strengthen the sector’s contribution to livelihoods and export growth.