The University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore organised stakeholders meeting on Industry Liaison Working Group Fisheries and Aquaculture for the promotion of fisheries and Aquaculture sector in Punjab
LAHORE (Pakistan Point News - 11th Jul, 2018) The University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore organised stakeholders meeting on Industry Liaison Working Group Fisheries and Aquaculture for the promotion of fisheries and Aquaculture sector in Punjab. UVAS Vice-Chancellor Meritorious Prof Dr Talat Naseer Pasha chaired the meeting and reviewed preparation/arrangement for the upcoming International Fisheries & Aquaculture Conference and Expo with the theme of “Emerging Trends for Sustainable Exploitation of Aquatic Resources”. The event will be held on 30-31stJanuary, 2019. In this meeting Director General, Department of Fisheries Punjab Dr Sikander Hayyat, Chief Operating Officer, Fisheries Development board, IslamabadJunaid Wattoo, Mr RSN Janjuaand professionals, fish farmers, representative from fish feed industries, UVAS faculty members and officials from Fisheries Department were present. Speaking on the occasion, VC Prof Pasha said that UVAS is planning to make this conference result oriented with applied innovative knowledge for the benefit of fish farming community, fish feed industry, professionals for aquaculture sector development in the country.
He said objectives of the conference would bring national and international scientists, experts and stakeholders at single platform for sharing their experiences and innovative knowledge in recent development and scientific advancementin the field of Fisheries & Aquaculture. VC Prof Pasha also briefed the members and discussed salient points regarding development of Pakistan Fisheries & Aquaculture policies. The members alsoappreciated this idea and assured their full support. All the members of the meeting suggested about the upgradation of UVAS Fisheries & Aquaculture Society to Pakistan Fisheries & Aquaculture society. Many national and international scientists from different countries of the world such as Mexico, USA, UK, Croatia, Turkey, Thailand, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Columbia, India and New Zealand are expected to participate in this event. Earlier Associate Professor/Chairman Department of Fisheries&Aquaculture Dr Noor Khan gave detailed presentation on International Fisheries & Aquaculture Conference and Expo especially its preparation and different event including the aims and objectives, technical aspects, technical session themes, workshops/fish farmer sessions, abstracts/poster/ expo, participants, donor/sponsor agencies and estimated cost.
