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The Virtual Learning App : “MATSYA SETU”

Giriraj Singh, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairy, has launched ‘Matsya Setu’, an online course mobile application to spread the latest freshwater aquaculture technologies to Indian fisheries farmers.

*The application was developed by ICAR-CIFA (Agricultural Research Council of India-Central Freshwater Fisheries Corporation) with funding from the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDP), Hyderabad.
*Its main objective is to teach fish farmers in India about the latest freshwater aquaculture technologies.

Key Facts:

*It has been reported that this application will lead to technology-led aquaculture development in India.
*It consists of species-wise / subject-wise self-learning online course modules that provide explanations on basic concepts, breeding, seed production, and practical demonstrations on commercially important fish growing culture.
*It provides the best management practices to be followed in maintaining soil and water quality and includes an arrangement to help farmers ask questions to experts.