(a) whether the Government is planning to establish fish cryobanks in various parts of the country and abroad; and
(b) if so, the details of the same including the programme of action , if any, envisaged for the same.
(a) whether the Government is planning to establish fish cryobanks in various parts of the country and abroad; and
(b) if so, the details of the same including the programme of action , if any, envisaged for the same.
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING:
(SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)
(a) & (b). The National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBFGR) reported that Fish sperm cryobanking technology is undergoing field level validation and has shown potential to improve fish seed quality. Presently, the Fish sperm cryobanking technology is in experimental stage and establishing of fish cryobanks for fish seed production will be finalised only after the completion of experimental attempts.
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