Monthly Round Up December 2024

 

Dear CLFMA Members and Industry Colleagues,

 

Greetings from CLFMA OF INDIA!

 

The livestock sector remains a cornerstone of India's economic growth, and we at CLFMA are dedicated to fostering sustainable advancements in dairy, poultry, fisheries, and the broader livestock industry.

 

Here’s a quick look at our activities and engagements in December 2024:

 

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Krishi Bhavan Visit of CLFMA OF INDIA Chairman Mr. Divya Kumar Gulati and Commander S. Jaikumar, Retd. Indian Navy on 11th December, 2024:

 

CLFMA OF INDIA Chairman Mr. Divya Kumar Gulati and Commander S. Jaikumar, Retd. Indian Navy visited Krishi Bhavan and met key officials, including Ms. Alka Upadhyaya, IAS, Secretary AHD, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri. Rama Shankar Sinha, Joint Secretary (LH), Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Dr. Sujit K. Dutta, Joint Commissioner (AH), Dr. Gagan Garg, Dy. Commissioner, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Dr. Lipi Sairiwal, Deputy Commissioner (AHIDF), Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, GOI, Shri. Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary (Inland Fisheries), Department of Fisheries, GOI to discuss industry related issues.

 

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2nd Meeting of the Standardisation Cell hosted by Department of Fisheries on 20.12.2024

 

2nd Meeting of the Standardisation Cell Chaired by Shri. Sagar Mehra, Joint Secretary (Inland Fisheries), Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India on 20th December, 2024 at 4:00pm through video conferencing.

 

On behalf of CLFMA OF INDIA the meeting was attended by Mr. Nissar F. Mohammed, Hon. Secretary of CLFMA. The agenda for the meeting was traceability SOPs/Frameworks for fish and fisheries products in India, Gradation of Hatcheries (Shrimp/Carp/Freshwater Prawn/Pangasius/Tilapia/Trout Ornamental Fish, etc.), Guidelines / SOPs for Aquaculture waste disposal other than Coastal Aquaculture. Standards for feather meal aquafeed, Standards for insect meal in aquafeeds. Overall, the meeting was very interactive.

 

Mr. Nissar F. Mohammed, Hon. Secretary of CLFMA OF INDIA emphasized the need for proper Waste Management and that disposal of Fish offals, tails & head after processing is a major challenge & it is nearing 30-70% of the Fish, depending on the species which aggravates the cost of production adding to operational expenses which is a major hazard for air pollution.

 

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Millet Maize DDGS Ethanol Summit 2024 at hotel Leela Ambience Gurgaon, Haryana on December 21, 2024:

 

CLFMA OF INDIA invited in to Millet Maize DDGS Ethanol Summit 2024 at Hotel Leela Ambience Gurgaon, Haryana on 21st December 2024. This esteemed event had an International Agri-Food Conference, Exhibition and Awards, hosted at the renowned Hotel Leela Ambience Gurgaon Haryana. The focus of this gathering was the ever-evolving landscape of the Millet Maize DDGS Trade Industry, a domain of paramount significance. The summit was attended by CLFMA Executive Director Commander S. Jaikumar, Retd. Indian Navy and CLFMA Past Chairman Dr. Dinesh Bhosale.

 

MMDE International Millet Maize DDGS Ethanol conference had Business Session, Panel discussion on Maize Outlook, Panel discussion on Millet Outlook, Panel discussion on Ethanol Market Overview.

 

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CLFMA OF INDIA Participated in Virtual Preparatory Meeting on 23rd December, 2024 at 3:00 pm. The preparatory meeting was for “Entrepreneurship Development Conclave” scheduled on 13th January, 2025 in Pune, Maharashtra:

 

The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD) is organizing the Entrepreneurship Development Conclave on 13th January 2025 in Pune, Maharashtra. The event will highlight two key entrepreneurship development schemes: the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF), launched under the Prime Minister’s Atma Nirbhar Bharat Stimulus package with an outlay of ₹29,110.25 crore, and the National Livestock Mission – Entrepreneurship Development Programme (NLM-EDP) with an outlay of ₹2,300 crore.

 

The conclave aims to acknowledge stakeholders' contributions, create awareness about these flagship schemes, and generate innovative ideas to strengthen them. The Hon’ble Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Alias Shri Lallan Singh), will grace the event as Chief Guest.

 

As a crucial stakeholder in these initiatives, CLFMA OF INDIA has been invited to participate. Ahead of the conclave, Dr. Vijay Makhija, CLFMA Managing Committee Member, represented the organization at a virtual preparatory meeting held on 23rd December 2024. The meeting focused on discussing the agenda and defining the roles of key stakeholders to ensure the success of the upcoming conclave.

 

CLFMA OF INDIA will continue its active engagement at the conclave in January, contributing to the collective vision of sustainable development in the livestock sector.

 

CLFMA OF INDIA submitted 5th additional feed additives list to GOI on 31st December, 2024.

 

CLFMA remains steadfast in driving progress and innovation across the livestock value chain. Your continued support fuels our journey toward creating a sustainable and prosperous future for the sector.

 

Thank you for your continued support and collaboration.

 

 

Warm regards,

For CLFMA OF INDIA,

Divya Kumar Gulati

Chairman

 

 

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