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The National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources is training tribal women in pearl spot culture and crab fattening clownfish aquaculture in Pulicat, Tamil Nadu.

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The training program aims to empower tribal people, particularly women, by teaching them advanced techniques in pearl spot culture, crab fattening, and clownfish aquaculture.

The National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) organized the training under an agreement with the Department of Tribal Welfare of the State government.

The training aligns with the State government’s ‘Ainthinai’ initiative, which uses a cluster-based approach to tribal development.

About National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR)

It is a research institute in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh that studies and preserves fish genetic resources. 

It is part of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). 

It has a public aquarium and a National Fish Museum and Repository. 

It was established in 1983.

What does the NBFGR do?

• Research: It studies fish genetic resources to identify, document, and conserve their diversity. 
• Collection: It collects, catalogs, and documents fish genetic resources. 
• Conservation: It works to preserve fish genetic resources for future generations. 
• Policy development: Its research helps to develop policies and practices for sustainable fishing and aquaculture. 
• Disease surveillance: It coordinates the National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Disease (NSPAAD).  

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THE HINDU