CIFT holds awareness on fish consumption

Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam Research Centre of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT) organised an awareness programmes on "Fish for health and prosperity" in connection with Bharat Ki Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav-commemorating 75th year of Indian Independence, in different schools from July 29 to August 1.

The programme was held at GVMC High School, Madhurawada, Govt. Boys High School, Govt. Girls High School, Gajapathinagaram, Vizianagaram (dist), and Kendriya Vidyalaya No.2, Nausenabaugh, Visakhapatnam. Dr U Sreedhar, Principal Scientist & Scientist-In Charge and Dr B Madhusudana Rao, Principal Scientist delivered the lectures. The campaign was organised with an objective to create awareness among school children on the nutritional benefits of fish and fish products.

In their lectures, scientists highlighted the beneficial effects provided by fish that helps in maintaining the health and immune system. They stated that fish has a vital role in meeting food security and is important for providing nutrition to all. Fish is probably the most affordable source to provide almost 40 essential nutrients. A unique composition of high-quality protein, essential fatty acids, vitamins and minerals make the fish a very good opportunity to eliminate malnutrition.