AFSIB Awards

Young Scientist Award

Eligibility: Scientists and Research Scholars below the age of 35 years (as on March 31, 2022) working in the ﬁeld of ﬁsheries related disciplines. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 3000 and a citation (up to 10 awards).

Prof. H.P.C Shetty Award

Eligibility: Persons involved in Fisheries research and development, below 50 years as on March 31, 2022. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 a medallion and an invitation to deliver keynote address at the forum.

Professors T.J. Pandian and A.J. Matty Award

Eligibility: Applicant should be below 35 years (40 years in the case of women) as on March 31, 2022, preferably carried out his/her work in India and has worked towards aquaculture development through research. Award carries a cash prize of Rs. 15,000, a medallion and an invitation to deliver keynote address at the forum.

Dr. Pillay Aquaculture Award

Eligibility: Outstanding work on any aspect of aquaculture (research/ extension/ development) carried out in India by an individual, group or organization (government or private). The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 and a citation and invitation to deliver keynote address during the forum.

Dr M.C. Nandeesha Award

This award is for best innovation by a ﬁsh farmer which has helped to improve the productivity of the culture systems The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 25,000 and a citation.

Details about the above awards can be obtained from the Secretary, AFSIB Building, College of Fisheries Campus, Mathsyanagar, Kankanady, Mangalore 575002, Karnataka. The applications should reach the Secretary latest by March 31, 2022.

Shri J.V.H. Dixitulu National Award

Eligibility: Outstanding contributions in the ﬁeld of ﬁsheries extension / communication in India by individuals /institutions / NGOs. The award will carry a memento, citation and cash award of Rs. 15,000 and invitation to present the work at the forum.

The application should be sent to the Convener of the J.V.H. Dixitulu Award–The President, MBAI, CMFRI Campus, Post Box No.1604, Kochi-682018, Kerala, India. For more information please visit http://www.mbai.org.in/ [1]