Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum

13.01.2025

Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum

Why in the news?     

          The 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum (14 AFAF) is being organized in New Delhi during February 12-14, 2025.

About Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum:

• It is a triennial event of the Asian Fisheries Society which has a strong legacy of fostering global collaboration in the sector.
• Since its inception, the forum has been successfully hosted in multiple countries across Asia.
• This prestigious event is being hosted in India for the 2nd time after the 8AFAF held at Kochi in 2007.
• The forum will provide a platform to showcase India’s contributions, strengthen international partnerships and promote innovative approaches for sustainable, resilient, and economically viable fish production systems.
• With a rapidly expanding blue economy, progressive government policies and significant scientific advancements, India has emerged as a key player in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture.
• Today, India occupies 2nd position in total fish production and also aquaculture production globally.
• Headquarters: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Key facts about 14th AFAF:

• It has brought together key players from the fisheries and aquaculture sectors and will host around 1,000 delegates from 24 countries, including researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders.
• Theme of 14th AFAF: “Greening the Blue Growth in Asia-Pacific”
• It is being jointly organized by the Asian Fisheries Society (AFS), Kuala Lumpur; Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi; the Department of Fisheries (DoF), Government of India; and the Asian Fisheries Society Indian Branch (AFSIB), Mangalore.

                                                              Source: PIB

Consider the following statements regarding the Fishery Survey of India (FSI):

1. It is the nodal fishery institute in India under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying.

2. The primary responsibility of FSI is the survey and assessment of fishery resources in the Indian exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and adjoining areas.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.1 only

B.2 only

C.Both 1 and 2

D.Neither 1 nor 2

Answer C