The ReportFishDisease (RFD) App in 12 different regional languages for benefit of fish farmers and stakeholders was launched by the National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (ICAR- NBFGR) in Lucknow on Wednesday.
The app was released by the Union minister of state for fisheries, animal husbandry & dairying professor SP Singh Baghel at the institute. This App was introduced last year to strengthen farmer-based disease reporting system and improve the reporting of aquatic animal diseases in the country.
The minister suggested establishing a regional research station for the institute at Lakshadweep Island. Later, the minister visited the Ganga Aquarium and appreciated the efforts made by the institute including a focused approach to achieving the 100-day target.
Uttam Kumar Sarkar, director, NBFGR presented a comprehensive overview of the institute’s progress including transformative activities, efforts and achievements for conservation, development and management of aquatic genetic resources. He said there was a need for a centre of excellence for fish health management in the institute.