Monthly Round Up April, 2025
Greetings from CLFMA OF INDIA!
India’s livestock sector continues to be a cornerstone of the nation’s economic advancement, contributing significantly to nutrition, livelihoods, and rural prosperity. At CLFMA OF INDIA, we are deeply committed to supporting sustainable progress across the dairy, poultry, fisheries, and allied segments of the livestock industry.
Through its monthly round-up, CLFMA highlights important developments, key initiatives, and impactful engagements. It gives me great pleasure to share with you some of the noteworthy highlights from CLFMA OF INDIA’s activities during April 2025.
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CLFMA OF INDIA celebrated World Health Day on 7th April, 2025 and World Veterinary Day on 26th April, 2025.
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CLFMA OF INDIA Participates in Government of India’s Outreach with Fish and Shrimp Farmers and Seafood Exporters on 8th April, 2025:
CLFMA OF INDIA took part in the Government of India’s Outreach Programme on April 8, 2025, held via video conference and co-chaired by Shri. Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary (Inland Fisheries) and Ms. Neetu Prasad, Joint Secretary (Marine Fisheries) from the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. The session addressed the impact of U.S. reciprocal tariffs on Indian seafood exports and explored relief measures under schemes like PMMKSSY and FIDF.
Key discussions focused on supporting fish and shrimp farmers through input cost subsidies, farm level support, credit access, and price negotiation and farmer protection; boosting domestic demand via GST exemptions and inclusion in government dietary plans; and trade diversification through market access negotiations and addressing EU trade barriers.
CLFMA OF INDIA was represented by Mr. Nissar F. Mohammed, Col. Vinay Kumar, and Ms. Shilpa Utekar. CLFMA OF INDIA reaffirmed the organization’s commitment to sustainable aquaculture growth and robust policy advocacy. The outreach programme attended by approximately 300 participants from across the seafood value chain. A comprehensive presentation delivered by Shri.Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary (Inland Fisheries), Government of India during the session.
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On April 16, 2025, CLFMA OF INDIA extended a formal invitation to Shri. Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Hon’ble Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, requesting his esteemed presence as the Chief Guest at the 66th National Symposium of CLFMA OF INDIA, scheduled to be held on 22nd and 23rd August, 2025 at Hotel Taj Deccan, Hyderabad.
On April 16, 2025, CLFMA OF INDIA also extended a formal invitation to Prof. S. P. Singh Baghel, Hon’ble Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India, to grace the occasion as a Guest of Honour.
Additionally, On April 16, 2025, a letter was addressed to Shri. Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, inviting him to join the Symposium as a Guest of Honour.
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CLFMA Hosts Strategic Poultry Seminar in Patna with U.S. Grains Council & BPFA on 23rd April, 2025:
CLFMA of India, in collaboration with the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and support from the Bihar Poultry Farmers Association (BPFA), organized a seminar on “Poultry in India: Current Challenges & the Way Forward” on 23rd April, 2025 in Patna. The event gathered over 60 stakeholders, including poultry farmers, feed manufacturers, and researchers.
Mr. Divya Kumar Gulati, Chairman of CLFMA, emphasized the need for collaborative action to counter rising feed costs and supply chain challenges, citing Crisil's report projecting a 50 basis points dip in industry margins despite 8–10% revenue growth.
Key sessions included insights from Mr. Amit Sachdev on overview of India’s feedstock situation and its global implications and Mr. Reece Cannady on US Sorghum: A potential Solution” to current grain supply challenges, in short sorghum as a viable alternative, while Dr. Pankaj Kumar Singh advocated the use of DDGS in poultry feed. A panel discussion, moderated by Mr. Amit Saraogi, explored solutions for sustainability and policy clarity in the sector, Mr. Divya Kumar Gulati, CLFMA Chairman, Mr. B. M. Sahni (MD Patliputra Feeds), Mr.Pawan Kumar (President BPFA), Mr. Amit Sachdev, Regional Consultant, USGC actively participated in the panel discussions. The discussion focused on the urgent need for sustainable feed alternatives, policy clarity and building long terms supply chain resilience.
The Seminar reinforced the importance of innovation, partnerships, and resilience in shaping the future of India’s poultry industry.
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CLFMA OF INDIA has extended a formal invitation to Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, through a letter dated 25th April 2025, requesting his esteemed presence as the Guest of Honour at the 66th National Symposium of CLFMA OF INDIA, scheduled to be held on 22nd and 23rd August 2025 at Hotel Taj Deccan, Hyderabad. In continuation of the same, a request has been made for an appointment with the Hon’ble Chief Minister on either 12th, 13th, or 14th May 2025, at a time convenient to his schedule.
CLFMA OF INDIA continues to champion innovation and advancement throughout the livestock value chain. Your continued support strengthens our mission to shape a resilient and sustainable future for the Livestock Sector.
Warm regards,
For CLFMA OF INDIA,
Divya Kumar Gulati
Chairman
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