M S Swaminathan Research Foundation, in collaboration with National Bank For Agriculture And Rural Development (NABARD) celebrated world environment day on June 05, 2023 by raising mangrove saplings at the Integrated Mangrove Fishery Farming System (IMFFS), Mudasalodai, Cuddalore.
Chief General Manager of NABARD, R Shankar Narayan, took part as a chief guest. After inaugurating the program, he flagged the process of harvesting cage-reared seabass and distributed mud crabs for promoting organic aquaculture in IMFFS. A total of 1000 mangroves raised in IMFFS farm today.
Head of Fish For All Centre, Dr S Velvizhi explained the significance of mangroves. R Shankar Narayan interacted with the fishers and highlighted the economic benefits of mangroves-based aquaculture and its scope for replication in other localities. District Development Manager (DDM), NABARD, R V Sidharthan, Assistant General Manager (AGM), NABARD, K Balamurugan and Assistant Manager Pavithra Devi were among others participated.