Friday, February 10, 2012

Role of National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources(NBFGR) in aquatic animal quarantine in India

  • NBFGR has been identified as the lead center for consolidating Aquatic Animal Pathogen Quarantine Information System (AAPQIS) of FAO/NACA/OIE.
  • Database on quarantine and directory of fish health workers of India are being developed
  • NBFGR has developed a 'National Plan for Aquatic Exotics and Quarantine' which has been approved by Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.
  • NBFGR had consolidated input from different stake holders for modification of livestock importation Act of 1898 to incorporate provision of quarantine of aquatic animal and sent to Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India.

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