Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi Review Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases

Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Union Secretary, Department of Fisheries, MoFAH&D, GoI chaired review meeting on National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases (NSPAAD) on 1st October 2026 in New Delhi. The meeting focused on strengthening aquatic animal health surveillance through a review of NSPAAD Phase-I and Phase-II, assessment of the Disease Report App, and discussions on the way forward.

The Review meeting was held through video conference and witnessed participation from State fisheries department, fisheries ICAR institutions including ICAR- National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR), Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Export Inspection Council (EIC), Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA), National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) and other relevant fisheries stakeholders.

During the review meeting, Dr Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary (Fisheries), Department of Fisheries, MoFAH&D highlighted the role of NSPAAD program in strengthening disease diagnostics, surveillance networks and laboratory infrastructure to achieve export targets. .(updated on 1st October 2026)