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National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR)

Category:
  • Academia & Research
  • Government
  • Government Entity
  • Research Institute
Focus:
  • Economic
  • Environment
  • Governance
Location:
  • National
  • Uttar Pradesh
Organization Description:

ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) is a national research institute dedicated to the conservation, characterization, and sustainable utilization of fish and shellfish genetic resources. NBFGR maintains national gene banks, develops molecular characterization and cryopreservation protocols, and coordinates the National Surveillance Programme on Aquatic Animal Diseases (NSPAAD). It serves as India’s national nodal agency for reporting aquatic animal disease data to the World Organization for Animal Health.

Role in Indian Shrimp Aquaculture: NBFGR monitors disease outbreaks, including WSSV, EHP, and AHPND, across Indian shrimp aquaculture, providing quarterly disease intelligence to national and international bodies. Its genetics and biosecurity work on Indian white shrimp and vannamei are directly relevant to improving the disease resilience of India's shrimp seed supply.
Contact: www.nbfgr.res.in/en/page/reach-us
Website: www.nbfgr.res.in
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