Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has called on the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos) and fisheries scientists, including those who passed out from the institute on October 31, 2023, to be future-ready.
During a convocation at the university, Mr. Khan said that ocean and fisheries sciences students and researchers must direct their efforts to securing affordable, healthy diets for the population, while safeguarding rural livelihoods and the rich natural resources. This imperative is in response to the growing significance of fisheries and aquaculture in ensuring food security and nutrition worldwide, he said.
S. Somanath, chairman of ISRO, delivered a special address at the convocation.