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To further strengthen the farmer based reporting of diseases, Report Fish Disease App has been developed under the National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases (NSPAAD).
- To further strengthen the disease surveillance and farmer-based reporting, an app named Report Fish Disease was launched.
- It was launched by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
- The farmers can report disease cases in finfish, shrimps and molluscs on their farms.
- The app will be a central platform for connecting fish farmers, field-level officers and fish health experts.
- Through this app each disease case in aquatic animals are reported, investigated and scientific advice are provided.
National Surveillance Program for Aquatic Animal Diseases (NSPAAD)
- Launch Year – 2013.
- Funding – National Fisheries Development Board, (NFDB), Hyderabad,
- Implementation – ICAR National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) Lucknow.
- I phase – This programme was initiated in 14 states of aquaculture importance and involved 24 collaborating centres.
- II phase – Launched in 2023 for a period of 3 years.
Frequently Asked Questions about Report Fish Disease App
The purpose of the Report Fish Disease App is to strengthen disease surveillance and farmer-based reporting in the aquaculture sector. It allows fish farmers to report cases of diseases in finfish, shrimps, and molluscs on their farms.
The Report Fish Disease App was launched by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
The app serves as a central platform for connecting fish farmers, field-level officers, and fish health experts. It enables the reporting of disease cases in aquatic animals, their investigation, and the provision of scientific advice.
The National Surveillance Program for Aquatic Animal Diseases (NSPAAD) is a program launched in 2013. It is funded by the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad, and implemented by the ICAR National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR), Lucknow. The program aims to monitor and control diseases in aquaculture and involves collaborating centers across different states.
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