Monthly Round Up September, 2025
Dear CLFMA Members and Industry Colleagues,
Warm Greetings from CLFMA OF INDIA!
India’s livestock sector continues to be a vital pillar of the nation’s economic growth, driving nutritional security, rural livelihoods, and employment opportunities. As the apex representative body of the livestock sector, CLFMA OF INDIA remains deeply committed to fostering sustainable advancement and inclusive prosperity across the dairy, poultry, aquaculture, and allied segments.
As we look back on September 2025, we are delighted to share a snapshot of the month’s notable milestones, strategic partnerships, and impactful engagements that further strengthened CLFMA’s mission and vision. These endeavors not only reinforced our role as the collective voice of India’s livestock sector but also paved the way for greater collaboration, innovation, and progress across the entire value chain.
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CLFMA of India actively participated in the Stakeholders Consultation Meeting dated 06th September, 2025:
A Stakeholders Consultation Meeting under the Informal Group of Ministers (IGoM) on Social, Welfare and Security Sectors for the Department of Fisheries, MoFAHD, was held on 6th September 2025 in hybrid mode to seek inputs on legislative, policy, institutional, and process reforms for the fisheries sector.
The meeting was virtually chaired by Hon’ble Union Minister Shri. Rajiv Ranjan Singh, MoFAHD and Panchayati Raj, who emphasized the need for a comprehensive reform roadmap to enhance production, productivity, and exports, particularly by unlocking the potential of inland states. He urged stakeholders to collectively work towards increasing fish productivity from 5 to 7 tonnes per hectare, strengthen cold chain and processing infrastructure, and build a robust traceability system to meet global standards.
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary (DoF), and Shri Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary (DoF), highlighted the importance of collaboration among states, industry bodies, and exporters, and underscored the focus on expanding aquaculture, promoting high-value species, and attracting private investment through PPP models.
Stakeholders shared valuable suggestions on areas such as infrastructure development, land leasing policies, processing and value addition, technology integration, and export facilitation. The discussions also stressed aligning state strategies with PMMSY, PM-MKSSY, and the Blue Economy framework to build a resilient and export-oriented fisheries ecosystem.
CLFMA Hon. Secretary, Mr. Nissar F. Mohammed, actively participated in the meeting and proposed to the Government that Fish Soluble Paste, a key input in the Fish Feed Industry, should be exempted from GST (0%).
The Meeting was attended by a wide spectrum of stakeholders including senior officials from the Department of Fisheries, MoFAHD, States/UTs, NFDB, MPEDA, ICAR institutes, Coastal Aquaculture Authority, Fishery Survey of India, DoF field institutes, representatives of fishermen associations, industry bodies (CLFMA of India, FICCI, CII, ASSOCHAM, PHD Chamber) as well as officials from various Central Ministries/Departments under the IGoM.
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Consultation Meeting was organized by Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, New Delhi on 12th September, 2025.
The VC Meeting was organized by Department of Fisheries, GOI with Fisheries Industries, Startups, FFPOs & Fisheries Cooperatives, Financial Institutions & Export Associations to discuss the proposal for continuation of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) as Phase-II during period of next five years from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31. The topic of the meeting was Consultation Meeting with Fisheries Industries, Startups, FFPOs & Fisheries Cooperatives, Financial Institutions scheduled on 12th September, 2025 from 11:00 hours to 13:30 hours. On behalf of CLFMA OF INDIA, the meeting was attended by Mr. Nissar F. Mohammed, Hon. Secretary, CLFMA OF INDIA.
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ASCI’s 12th Annual General Meeting held on 15th September, 2025:
12th Annual General Meeting of the members of Agriculture Skill Council of India held on Monday, 15th September 2025 from 12.00 p.m. onwards. The Meeting was attended by Ms.Shilpa Utekar, Manager, CLFMA OF INDIA. Dr. Satender Singh Arya, CEO, informed to the members that Mr. Balram Singh Yadav had assume as new Chairman of Agriculture Skill Council of India w.e.f. 1st August 2025. Overall, the proceedings, of the meeting was good.
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CLFMA of India Delegation Strengthens U.S.-India Agricultural & Livestock Collaboration 20th September, 2025 to 1st October, 2025:
The Compound Livestock Feed Manufacturers Association (CLFMA) of India successfully concluded a week-long delegation visit to the United States, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in agriculture, livestock feed, and dairy production. Invited by the U.S. Grains Council, the delegation was led by myself as Chairman, CLFMA of India, and included key office bearers and industry representatives.
The CLFMA OF INDIA’s delegation visit focused on studying advanced sorghum, corn, and dairy farming practices, and engaging with U.S. policymakers, industry leaders, and farmers. Beginning in San Antonio, Texas, the delegation participated in technical sessions conducted by the United Sorghum Checkoff Program, Kansas State University, Clemson University, and the U.S. Grains Council. Discussions covered sustainable feed production, grain quality standards, and sorghum’s potential in Poultry and Livestock diets.
CLFMA Delegation Field visits across Amarillo, Texas, and Iowa offered the delegation firsthand exposure to modern cultivation, feed processing, and integrated dairy operations. CLFMA team visited farms, feed mills, ethanol plants, and seed processing units—gaining insights into mechanization, traceability, and supply chain efficiency. In Iowa, meetings with the Governor and Agriculture Secretary of Iowa, along with representatives from the Iowa Corn Growers Association, focused on policy collaboration, technology transfer, and opportunities for joint research in feed and dairy sectors.
Key outcomes of the visit included:
Strengthening of existing MoUs between CLFMA and the State of Iowa (2024) and the Maharashtra–Iowa Sister-State Agreement (August 2025) to promote agricultural innovation and knowledge exchange.
Identification of collaborative projects in sorghum-based feed development, feed efficiency benchmarking, and dairy nutrition enhancement.
Exploration of training and exchange programs for Indian feed technologists, nutritionists, and farmers to learn from U.S. best practices.
Initiation of dialogue on joint research and sustainability partnerships between Indian feed industry members and U.S. institutions.
Commenting on the visit, my wordings are as follows:
“The U.S. experience offered valuable insights into scalable, sustainable feed and dairy systems. With India’s animal feed market projected to reach USD 21.02 billion by 2034, partnerships like these will help bridge productivity gaps, drive innovation, and ensure the long-term growth of the livestock sector.”
The delegation comprised senior CLFMA office bearers including myself as a CLFMA Chairman, Dy. Chairmen Viz. Mr. Abhay Shah, Mr. Abhay Parnekar, Mr. Naveen Pasuparthy, Mr. Sumeet Surekha, CLFMA Hon. Secretary Mr. Nissar F. Mohammed, CLFMA Treasurer Mr. R. Ramkutty, CLFMA President – East Zone Mr. Sameer Chotai & CLFMA Immediate Past Chairman Mr. Suresh Deora.
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CLFMA OF INDIA stands dedicated to transforming India’s livestock sector through innovation, knowledge sharing, and collaborative growth. Together with our valued partners and stakeholders, we strive to shape a vibrant and sustainable future one that drives productivity, ensures welfare, and strengthens the nation’s food and nutrition security.
Warm Regards,
For CLFMA OF INDIA,
Divya Kumar Gulati
Chairman
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