Monthly Round Up February, 2024
Dear CLFMA Members and Industry Colleagues,
Greetings to all our members!
CLFMA through its monthly round-up updates all the activities carried out throughout the past month. I am pleased to share some notable highlights from CLFMA:
IPPE 2024
The International Production and Processing Expo (IPPE) 2024 held at the Georgia World Congress Centre in Atlanta from January, 30 – February, 1, 2024:
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) 2024 held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta from January 30-February 1, 2024 was a significant event in the poultry and egg, meat, and animal food industries. Boasting over 1,200 exhibitors and spanning more than 590,000 square feet of exhibit space, IPPE facilitated a dynamic platform for industry leaders to connect, discover solutions, and explore the latest technological advancements.
Sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, the American Feed Industry Association, and the Meat Institute, IPPE garnered considerable attention, drawing in 31,353 registered attendees from diverse sectors of the industry. Notably, there were 9,063 international visitors from 133 countries, marking a new record. Canada represented the largest group of international attendees outside the U.S., comprising 14.9% of registered participants. Latin America continued to demonstrate a strong presence, constituting 45% of international visitors. Among the distinguished attendees was Mr.Divya Kumar Gulati, Deputy Chairman of CLFMA OF INDIA, who engaged with Mr. Brent Crafton, Director of Feed Ingredient Utilization at United Sorghum Checkoff Program, to explore opportunities for collaboration and exchange ideas. The 2024 IPPE served as a vital platform for networking, knowledge-sharing, and fostering international partnerships within the poultry and egg, meat, and animal food industries.
Govt launches realigned Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund Scheme on 14th February, 2024 in New Delhi:
Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying, GOI recently approved the extension of the Animal Husbandry and Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) incorporating the merger of Dairy Processing and Infrastructure Development Fund. This also enabled Co-operatives to avail the benefits under the AHIDF scheme. The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) organized a momentous event for the launch of the revamped AHIDF Portal. Hon’ble Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri.Parshottam Rupala was the Chief Guest for the event and re-launched the AHIDF portal. Among the distinguished attendees were Mr. Naveen Pasuparthy, Deputy Chairman of CLFMA OF INDIA, along with several prominent members of CLFMA. Their presence underscored the industry's collective commitment to embracing transformative initiatives and fostering sustainable growth within the animal husbandry and dairy sector
Stakeholder Outreach:
CLFMA OF INDIA’s participation in the National Workshop on Harnessing Potential of Fisheries in Inland States on 15th and 16th February 2024 at The Park, Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh:
NITI Aayog under its State Support Mission in association with the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh hosted a National Workshop on "Harnessing Potential of Fisheries in Inland States" in Vishakhapatnam on 15th and 16th February, 2024. The workshop aimed to address the challenges and opportunities in the inland fisheries sector and foster regional cooperation among the states. It is a collaborative effort aimed at maximizing the potential of fisheries in India's inland states.
On 15th February, 2024, the inaugural session was graced by the presence of Shri. Parshottam Rupala, Hon'ble Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Prof. Ramesh Chand, Hon’ble Member, NITI Aayog, Shri. Gvlnarasimharao, Hon'ble Member Rajya Sabha, Shri. Vaddi Raghuram, Hon'ble Co-Vice Chairman, Andhra Pradesh State, Aqua Development Authority, and Dr.Neelam Patel, Sr. Adviser (Agri) NITI Aayog, shared their valuable insights and suggestions on the National Vision and State collaboration for the advancement of the Sector.
Prof. Ramesh Chand, Member of NITI Aayog, highlighted the achievements of Andhra Pradesh in the fisheries sector and stressed the importance of addressing regional disparities in production and productivity and the topics were Innovations for Sustainable Inland Fisheries delivered by Dr. J. K. Jena, DDG (Fisheries), ICAR, Transforming Aquatic Food Systems for achieving SDG’s delivered by Dr. Arun Padiyar, Fisheries and Aquaculture Specialist, World Fish delivered by Shri. Pawan Kumar, President, All India Shrimp Hatcheries Association, bridging gaps across the fisheries value chains to boost demand delivered by Dr. Edward Danish, Chief R&D Officer, Fresh to Home.
The second day of the workshop featured technical sessions on "Sustainability in Inland Fisheries: FFPOs/Cooperatives Led Development Models" and "Issues and Challenges in Inland Fisheries Industry in India." These sessions facilitated discussions among policymakers, industry players, and fisheries startups, identifying actionable recommendations and future roadmaps for the sector's growth.
Technical Session I Moderator was Dr. Rajeev Ranjan, Former Secretary of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D) and Former Chief Secretary, Government of Tamilnadu & the topic was “Status, Challenges, and Best Practices in Harnessing Potential of Inland Fisheries”, Government of India. State Fisheries Secretaries, Officials from the Department of Fisheries from Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Assam, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Other States. They exchanged their views & discussion went well on the said topic. It was a very good session.
Technical Session II moderator was Mr. Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary (Inland Fisheries & Administration), Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Government of India. Community Engagement for Sustainable Development was delivered by Ms.Farida Tampal, State Director of WWF-India. Shri. Rohit Gupta, Deputy Managing Director, of National Co-operative Development Corporation (NCDC) shared the views on Potential, Role & Skill Development for Fisheries Co-operatives. Dr. P. K. Pandey, Director, ICAR – Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research Nainital, Uttarakhand shared their views on the topic of Potential, issues, and challenges in Coldwater Fisheries.
Technical Session III moderator and first panelist was Dr. L. Narasimha Murthy, Senior Executive Director, National Fisheries Development Board, GOI, and shared his views on the topic “Issues and challenges in Inland Fisheries Industry in India”, as a panelist he also shared views on the Policies for addressing the issue and challenges in Inland Fisheries. Ms. Jyothi Pilla, Igloo Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd., Andhra Pradesh was another panelist who shared her views. On behalf of CLFMA OF INDIA, Mr. Nissar F. Mohammed, CLFMA Treasurer shared his views on the Challenges of the Fish Feed Industry. Overall, the session was very good and appreciated by all. Several Startups also exchanged the knowledge. The concluding remarks of the workshop was delivered by Dr. Rajeev Ranjan, Former Secretary, of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D) and former Chief Secretary, of the Government of Tamilnadu.
A total of 13 states showcased their accomplishments, potential, challenges, and best practices during the workshop. The workshop concluded with convergence on actionable recommendations and a future roadmap, emphasizing the importance of inter-state and center-state cooperation in realizing the immense growth potential of India's inland fisheries sector. The relationships forged and the next steps identified during the event would lay a strong foundation for the sector's significant growth opportunities in the future.
Overall, the workshop was a significant platform that brought together key stakeholders from various sectors to address the challenges and opportunities in the inland fisheries sector. The valuable insights shared by distinguished speakers, moderators, panelists, and participants contributed to fostering regional cooperation and advancing the vision for the sustainable development of the fisheries industry in India. NITI Aayog expressed their heartfelt gratitude to all attendees for their active participation and meaningful contributions, looking forward to continued collaboration and collective efforts in harnessing the potential of inland fisheries for the benefit of the nation.
CLFMA OF INDIA’s participation in the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Meeting:
CLFMA OF INDIA got an invitation for the meeting scheduled on 20th February, 2024 at 11:00 am for all the stakeholders of coastal aquaculture including stakeholder associations such as All India Shrimp Hatcheries Association, Prawn Farmers Federation of India, Society of Aquaculture Professionals. The purpose of the Meeting was to sensitize the member convenors of the SDLCs/DLCs and the stakeholders on the amendments made in the CAA Act and its rules. The question and answer session went well. All participants actively participated in the said meeting. Once CLFMA will receive the PPT of the meeting, it will be shared to all members. Dr. Devender Hooda, CLFMA OF INDIA’s North Zone President-I & Ms. Shilpa Utekar, Manager of CLFMA attended the said meeting.
CLFMA OF INDIA’s participation in Fodder Symposium 2024, New Delhi organised by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India:
Fodder Symposium 2024 attended by CLFMA Representative Dr. Someshwar Zadbuke, Vice President, Technical, Noveltech Feeds Pvt. Ltd. The fodder symposium was held on 28th February 2024 at Vigyan Bhavan. The symposium was the first of its kind in India focussed solely on forage production and associated technologies.
The Symposium was inaugurated by Shri Purushottam Rupala, Honourable Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in the presence of Ms. Alka Upadhyaya, Secretary, AHD, Dr.O.P. Chaudhary Joint Secretary, NLM, Dr. Abhijeet Mitra, Commissioner, Animal Husbandry and Ms.Sarita Chauhan, Joint Secretary LH.
Honourable Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Purushottam Rupala in his opening remarks stated that the Central Government is focussing on supporting animal husbandry with emphasis on fodder development. The current fodder deficit needs to be addressed urgently. The focus of the Government will be developing newer varieties of fodder suitable to local conditions. He announced that four zones will be created as North, East, West, and South and each one will have a larger fodder storage depo. Further, every state will have localized facilities that can then percolate up to the district level. There will be competition within the zones and within the states for fodder production and the best zone will be rewarded. The government is focused on bringing in the private sector to potentiate the rate of change. He also stressed on minimizing the risk in agriculture. In this regard, the Government has fixed charges for livestock insurance fees at fixed 15% with no further categorization. The charges above this level will be borne by the state and center. He also felicitated the entrepreneurs in the feed and fodder sectors.
Ms.Alka Upadhyay, Secretary, AHD opined that the feeding practices in India need to change towards mechanization. She stressed that the fodder growing area needs to be increased from the current 4% with the development of a variety of new fodders. This needs the silage-making to be boosted. She asked the Department to conduct regional conferences on fodder development in the coming months.
The Symposium comprised technical sessions by eminent speakers and focused on inviting the projects under the National Livestock Mission. Key eminent speakers gave their presentations on their respective fields which were very well received. The key message was to use the technology to increase fodder production both by area and productivity and in turn make milk production sustainable for the rising population with limited resources. The notable inputs also come from ISRO and the ISRO appealed to come forward for collaboration.
Looking ahead, we remain persistent in our commitment to advancing the interests of the livestock sector. Together, we can overcome challenges, capitalize on opportunities, and drive sustainable growth for the benefit of all stakeholders.
Thank you for your continued support and participation in CLFMA initiatives. Your dedication and contributions are instrumental in shaping the future of our industry. Additionally, I would like to solicit your valuable input and suggestions to improve further and achieve newer heights.
Warm Regards,
For CLFMA OF INDIA,
Suresh Deora,
Chairman
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