The book "Shrimp Culture Technology: Farming, Health Management and Quality Assurance", edited by Dr. Prabjeet Singh, Deputy Director (Tr
aining), KVK Booh Tarn Taran, was released during the 14th Asian F
isheries and Aquaculture Forum held in New Delhi from 12-15 February 2025. The release function was graced by Sh. Rajiv Ranjan Singh, Minister for Fisheries, and Dr. Himanshu Pathak, DG, ICAR and other dignitaries .
Co-edited by Dr. Anuj Tyagi, Prof. Soottawat Benjakul, and Dr. Avtar Singh, the book provides a comprehensive guide to shrimp farming advancements for researchers, industry professionals, and farmers.
Dr. Prabjeet Singh has played a key role in developing shrimp farming in Punjab’s waterlogged, salt-affected lands, transforming unproductive areas into profitable farms.
Dr. J. P. S. Gill, Vice-Chancellor, lauded Dr. Singh’s achievement, highlighting the university’s role in transforming Punjab’s aquaculture landscape.
Dr. R. S. Grewal, Director of Extension Education, praised the book as a vital resource.
