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Fisheries crucial for food security & livelihood, says former ICAR DG

Kochi, Mar 12 (UNI) Fisheries sector plays a crucial role in ensuring the food and nutritional security as well as the livelihood of millions of fishermen in the country, former Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) Padma Shri Dr S Ayyappan said.
“Fish, fishers, and fisheries are key areas that require focused attention”, he said, terming that fisheries is central to the Blue Economy, a concept promoting sustainable ocean development. Dr Ayyappan, a recipient of Padma Shri in the field of science and engineering, was speaking at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) after receiving an honour for his outstanding contributions to the Indian fisheries sector.
Emphasising the critical role of fisheries research in enhancing food production, he urged scientists to focus on safeguarding the livelihoods of fishermen and strengthening India’s food production system.
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