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Fisheries Startup Conclave 2.0 Held in Hyderabad, Telangana and NFDP App Launched.

App and Web Portal | Dated: 12 Mar 2025

In March 2025, the Department of Fisheries (DoF), under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying (MoFAH&D), hosted the Fisheries Startup Conclave 2.0 in Hyderabad, Telangana. The event aimed to promote entrepreneurship, technological advancements, and sustainability in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The conclave saw the launch of two significant initiatives: Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge 2.0 and the National Fisheries Development Platform (NFDP) mobile application (app).
  • - Union Minister Rajeev Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh), MoFAH&D and the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR), inaugurated the conclave, alongside Union Minister of State (MoS) Prof. S.P. Singh Bhagel, MoFAH&D and MoPR, and Professor Ramesh Chand, Member of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Fisheries Startup Grand Challenge 2.0: Launched to support emerging enterprises/startups in manufacturing and related fields within the fisheries sector, with 10 winning startups receiving Rs 1 crore in funding.
  • (ii) The NFDP mobile app is designed to simplify access to various Government of India (GoI)-led schemes, specifically benefiting startups and stakeholders in the fisheries sector.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

In which city was the National Fisheries Development Platform (NFDP) mobile app launched during the Fisheries Startup Conclave 2.0?

Correct Answer: Hyderabad

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