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Ornamental fish aquaculture

Context

Using local resources, community-based ornamental fish farming is anticipated to assist women in the Lakshadweep islands in taking the initial step towards independence through coordinated activities.

  • ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources provided technical assistance as women organised groups for ornamental fish aquaculture (NBFGR).

About ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR)

  • Its mandate is to undertake research related to the conservation of fish germplasm resources in the country. 
  • The Institute's mission is to evaluate and conserve fish genetic resources for the protection of intellectual property, sustainable use, and future generations.

About aquaculture:

  • Aquaculture is the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of fish, shellfish, algae, and other organisms in all types of water environments.


  • Aquaculture is a method used to produce food and other commercial products, restore habitat and replenish wild stocks, and rebuild populations of threatened and endangered species.
  • There are two main types of aquaculture—marine and freshwater. 
  • Aquaculture is an approximate aquatic equivalent to agriculture—that is, the rearing of certain marine and freshwater organisms to supplement the natural supply.

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