The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu accompanied by Shri Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth Advancement, Government of Andhra Pradesh visited the Visakhapatnam Research Centre of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin, Kerala today.

Shri Naidu stressed on the role of Indian fisheries, the most flourishing and enterprising sector as one of the major contributors to the food and nutritional security. He emphasized on the health benefits of fish consumption as an affordable and easy source of animal protein for combating the malnutrition status of the country. He also urged the scientists for understanding and exploring the need-based research issues for the well-being of the large scale fishers and undertaking the innovative and modern research as a future agenda.

The Vice President complimented the institute for bagging the “ICAR Best Institution Award” for three times owing to its best accomplishments in research and development works. Highlighting the importance of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) Scheme under Atmanirbhar Bharat, he also urged for sustainable and responsible fisheries, enhancing production and generating employment opportunities through new innovations in fisheries.

The senior officials along with other staff members of the Institute were also present during the occasion.

(Source: ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin, Kerala)