Round Table Discussion
Aquaculture to Augment Farmers’ Income

Date: January 19, 2026 (Monday),
Venue: Magnolia Hall, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi

AGENDA

09:30 – 10:00 am : Registration and Welcome Tea/Coffee

10:00 – 11:15 am :
Welcome Remarks and Introduction of the Topic
Dr. Ashok Gulati, Distinguished Professor, ICRIER

Keynote Address
Shri DV Swamy, Chairman, MPEDA

Reports Launch
Blue Revolution: Aquaculture to Augment Farmers’ Income
Shrimp Farming in Haryana: Learnings from Andhra Pradesh

Key findings presentation by ICRIER team

Special Address
• Dr. Tarun Shridhar, Former Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India
• Dr. K. Mohammad Koya, Fisheries Development Commissioner, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India

11:15–12:00 noon:

Panel Topic 1: Sustainability, Technologies and Role of Institutions in Aquaculture

Chair: Dr. Ananthan PS, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai
Panellists:
• Dr. Arun Padiyar, Country Representative India, World Fish
• Dr. U. Sreedhar, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CIFT
• Dr. Satya Prakash, Scientist, CIFE-Rohtak
• Dr. Sreedharan K, Scientist, CIFE-Rohtak

12:00 – 12:15 pm : Tea / Coffee Break

12:15 – 01:00 pm :
Panel Topic 2: Export Diversification Strategies and Value Chain Strengthening

Chair: Dr. Ashok Gulati, Distinguished Professor, ICRIER

Panellists:
• Dr. M. Krishnan, Former Head of Division, ICAR-CIFE
• Ms. Pooja Ahluwalia, Principal Advisor, SEAI
• Mr. Pavan Kosaraju, CEO, Aqua Exchange
• Mr. Saji Chacko, President, Society of Aquaculture Professionals
• Mr. Jagdish Fofandi, CEO, Deepmala Foods & Former President, SEAI

01:00 – 01:15 pm : Q & A Session

01:15 – 01:30 pm : Closing Remarks and Vote of Thanks
Dr. Ashok Gulati, Distinguished Professor, ICRIER

01:30 pm onwards : Lunch