Time demands effort, and effort brings visible results.” When the decision to host World Aquaculture India 2025 in Hyderabad was taken in January 2025, the timeline was extremely short. Yet, through the unwavering dedication of the host institutions, partner organizations, and local sponsors, the event has taken full shape and is ready to create history in India’s aquaculture sector. The Asian Pacific Chapter (APC) of the World Aquaculture Society (WAS) remains committed to promoting knowledge sharing, innovation, and sustainable aquaculture practices across the Asia-Pacific region. The upcoming conference will be a landmark event, bringing together industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and students from across the globe.

India, the host country, plays a critical role in global aquaculture: Indian aquaculture is witnessing rapid advancements, driven by technology adoption, policy reforms, and infrastructure development. Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and its new sub-scheme with more money, the government is focusing on formalizing fisheries, introducing aquaculture insurance, and implementing digital registration through the National Fisheries Digital Platform. Technological integration is at the forefront, with over 50,000 reservoir cages, 12,000 Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS), and thousands of bio-floc units established to enhance productivity and climate resilience. IoT-enabled water quality monitoring, AI-based farm management tools and satellite mapping are becoming increasingly common. Future strategies emphasize diversification of species, value addition, cold chain development, and climate-smart practices to ensure sustainable growth. These initiatives position India as a major player in global aquaculture innovation and production.

Accepted abstracts will be scheduled for oral or poster presentations. Recognizing the critical role of students and young researchers, APC will evaluate all student abstracts for special awards: Best Student Paper Award; Best Student Poster Award. Awardee will get Certificates and Cash Prizes. Their eligibility: Students enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral programs related to fisheries and aquaculture. For the first time, APC introduces Individual Awards to recognize excellence, innovation, and leadership in aquaculture:

The World Aquaculture India 2025 will be a transformative platform for networking, innovation exchange, and sustainable development in aquaculture. The Asian Pacific Chapter invites all stakeholders — industry leaders, students, and policy-makers — to actively participate and shape the future of global aquaculture. Participation and Submissions: for World Aquaculture India 2025, 10-13 November 2025 at Hyderabad, India

• Registration: Currently open and on-going

• Visa Information: Detailed visa assistance is also provided on the event’s website.
• To get more information about World Aquaculture 2025, Hyderabad, India, kindly visit the website: https://was.org/meeting/code/WAI2025

— Bibha Kumari, President