It gives me immense pleasure to welcome you to the official website of the ICAR–National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBFGR), a premier research institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), dedicated to the conservation, management, and sustainable utilization of Aquatic Genetic Resources (AqGR) in India. Since its inception in 1983, ICAR-NBFGR has emerged as a global leader in fish genetic resource research. With a mandate rooted in the scientific cataloguing, characterization, and conservation of India's rich aquatic biodiversity, the Bureau plays a pivotal role in supporting the national fisheries sector through innovative science, advanced biotechnology, and a policy-relevant approach to sustainable development. The institute houses the world’s largest collection of fish cell lines (83 accessions), serves as an Associate Partner Laboratory to the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), and collaborates with international centres such as CEFAS, UK, in emerging aquatic animal disease management. Our National Fish Museum and Repository, designated under Section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, has gained national recognition for its efforts in fish biodiversity documentation and outreach. In past years, ICAR-NBFGR has achieved remarkable milestones:
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