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Industry Institution Summit (IIS -2024)

The Industry Institution Summit was held on 27-28 September, 2024 at Tamil Nadu
Dr.J.Jayalalithaa Fisheries University's constituent unit- IFPGS, Vaniyanchavadi, OMR, Chennai.
Tmt. R. Gajalakshmi IAS, the Director of Fisheries, Government of Tamil Nadu was the chief
guest of the event and Dr. N. Felix, Vice Chancellor of TNJFU, welcomed the gathering and
outlined the university's expectations from the industry. The faculties Dr.B.Ahilan, Dr. A.Uma,
and Dr.Mohammed Tanveer presented the research activities and facilities of TNJFU and
exhibits on technology and products were displayed.
Mr. Ramakanth Akula, CEO of The Waterbase Ltd, Dr. Rajalakshmi, R&D Head from Kemin
AquaService,and Dr. Arul Victor Suresh, Technical Director of Growel Feeds delivered keynote
address on Industry perspectives on institutions. The session was moderated by
Mr.S.Chandrasekar, Head Aquaculture Utilisation, South Asia, USSEC.
There was a panel discussion moderated by Dr.Arul Victor Suresh, Technical Director of Growel
Feeds in which 8 panellists participated. Two MoUs were signed with Shenglong and Aker
Biomarine on that day. Dr.S.A.Shanmugam organising Secretary proposed vote of thanks.
The event featured participation from 36 industry professionals, including CEOs, Directors,
Managers, R&D Heads, and Nutritionists from across the country.