National Fish Farmers Day

July 12, 2023

National Fish Farmer’s Day is an annually observed on July 10^th to honor and appreciate the vital role played by fish farmers, aquaculture industry professionals, and other stakeholders in developing a sustainable and successful fisheries sector.
10th July also marks the observance of the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) Foundation Day.
NFDB was established in 2006 as an autonomous organization under the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D).
The first Fish Farmers Day was observed in 2001 by the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR)- Central Institute of Fisheries Education (LIFE), a premier institute of Fisheries Education in India based in Mumbai, Maharashtra.