Dr. Vijaykumar M. E., Technical Officer, ICAR-CIFRI welcomed the gathering. Dr. Preetha Panikkar, Head, Regional Centre, presented the introductory remarks and shared her insights on the role of reservoir fisheries in sustaining the livelihood of inland fishers. Shri Srinivas K N, Deputy Director, Shri Mahadeva, Deputy Director, Shri Chandan C., Deputy Director and Mr. Shivaranjan H. U., Assistant Director, Department of Fisheries, Karnataka interacted with the participants.
Shri. Kavera, President of Girijana Meenugarara Sahakara Sangha, Kabini spoke on the occasion and thanked ICAR-CIFRI for choosing the society under TSP. Dr. Sibina Mol S., Scientist, ICAR-CIFRI spoke on the importance of responsible fishing and Dr. Sonalika Sahoo, Scientist, ICAR-CIFRI highlighted the importance of clean water for sustainable fisheries. The program was coordinated by Dr. Sibina Mol S. and Dr. Sonalika Sahoo.