Organic waste could emerge as major protein source for India's aquaculture sector: ICAR ADG

Kochi, Nov 11 (UNI) Biodegradable organic waste generated by households, markets and various other sectors could become a major alternative source of protein for India's rapidly expanding aquaculture industry, helping reduce dependence on fishmeal derived from wild fish stocks while addressing rising feed costs and mounting waste disposal challenges, Dr Devika Pillai, Assistant Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), said. Technologies based on Black Soldier Fly (BSF) larvae offer considerable potential to convert organic waste into protein-rich biomass for aquaculture feed, thereby linking effective waste management with sustainable food production, she said. Speaking at the inauguration…