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Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather

Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather is an Assistant Professor at the Division of Fish Genetics and Biotechnology, Faculty of Fisheries, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K). He completed his undergraduate studies at the College of Fisheries, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, and earned his Master's and Ph.D. degrees in Fisheries Biotechnology from the Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai. Dr. Rather's research interests include functional genomics, nanobiotechnology, and computational and structural biology of fish proteins. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of kisspeptin genes and the nano-delivery of proteins in Indian major carps. Throughout his career, Dr. Rather has received numerous accolades, including the Prof. K. H. Alikunhi Gold Medal from CIFE and the Dr. Karunasagar Best Post-Graduate Thesis Award from the Professional Fisheries Graduates Forum (PFGF). In 2017, he was honored with the Young Scientist Award by the Society of Fisheries and Life Science, College of Fisheries, Mangalore. Additionally, he secured the first rank in the Asia-Pacific Alltech Young Scientist Award in 2012, presented by Alltech, USA. Dr. Rather has published over 40 research papers in national and international peer-reviewed journals. He also serves on the editorial boards of various research journals and has mentored several Master's and Doctoral students in Fisheries Biotechnology and Fisheries Science.

NBFGR Walk-In Oct 27: ₹30,000 Ornamental Fish Job!

October 25, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
NBFGR Walk-In Oct 27: ₹30,000 Ornamental Fish Job!

ICAR-NBFGR Lucknow will select 1 Young Professional-I for its All India Network Project on Ornamental Fish Breeding and Culture. Walk in on Tuesday 27 October 2026 from 9 AM — Rs 30,000/month fixed, age 21-45. Venue, eligibility and documents inside.

Categories Fisheries Scholarship

Lombardy Fishers: €350,000 Fund — Apply by Dec 21

October 25, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
Lombardy Fishers: €350,000 Fund — Apply by Dec 21

Lombardy, Italy, has opened a €350,000 FEAMPA fund for professional inland fishers and young fishermen — up to 100% for value-add and safety projects. Applications run 6 Oct to 21 Dec 2026.

Categories Fisheries Schemes

Water Quality MCQs: 20 Questions Every Fisher Must Ace

October 25, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
Water Quality MCQs: 20 Questions Every Fisher Must Ace

Test yourself on dissolved oxygen, pH, ammonia, nitrite and more — 20 exam-style MCQs on aquaculture water quality, each with the correct answer and a one-line explanation.

Categories Fisheries Question Bank

Africa’s 10-Year Fish Revolution: 2026-2035 Plan

October 25, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
Africa’s 10-Year Fish Revolution: 2026-2035 Plan

African Union ministers have endorsed a ten-year programme to transform fisheries and aquaculture across the continent from 2026 to 2035 — tackling IUU fishing, seed and feed bottlenecks, and weak value chains in three phases.

Categories Fisheries News

Fisheries Dept Jobs: ₹70,000/Month — Deadline Oct 28!

October 25, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
Fisheries Dept Jobs: ₹70,000/Month — Deadline Oct 28!

Department of Fisheries, New Delhi, has opened 4 contractual IT and cyber-security posts — 3 Young Professionals at Rs. 70,000/month and a Cyber Security Consultant Team Lead at Rs. 1,45,000/month. Applications close 28 October 2026 at 5 PM.

Categories Fisheries Job

Fully Funded Ocean Degree in China – Apply by Feb 1!

October 25, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
Fully Funded Ocean Degree in China – Apply by Feb 1!

Shanghai Ocean University’s 2027 Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC Type B) is fully funded — tuition, housing, stipend and insurance for a master’s or PhD in aquaculture, fishery resources or marine science. Deadline: 1 February 2027.

Categories Fisheries education

Bihar Trains 9,685 Fish Farmers FREE — 332 Batches!

October 25, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
Bihar Trains 9,685 Fish Farmers FREE — 332 Batches!

Bihar’s Fisheries Training & Extension Scheme will train 9,685 fish farmers and fishermen free of cost in 332 batches during 2026-27 — first-time trainees get priority, registration just Rs.100-250.

Categories AQUACULTURE

South Africa Trains 20 Fishers to Skipper Their Future

October 25, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
South Africa Trains 20 Fishers to Skipper Their Future

SANParks is fully funding skipper, radio and first-aid training for 20 small-scale fishers from 8 cooperatives — part of a R10.8 million programme for fishing communities beside South Africa’s coastal national parks.

Categories Social Articles

Fishing Boat Insurance at 2%: The Cover Fishers Waited For

October 25, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
Fishing Boat Insurance at 2%: The Cover Fishers Waited For

PMMSY’s fishing-vessel insurance covers hull, machinery, nets and collision liability at a 2% premium plus GST, with up to 40-60% premium subvention — priced and designed, at its final stage for rollout.

Categories Marine Insurance

Scotland Drops £16M+ on 99 Fishing Projects!

October 25, 2026 by Dr. Mohd Ashraf Rather
Scotland Drops £16M+ on 99 Fishing Projects!

Scotland’s Marine Fund 2026-27 gives over £16 million to 99 seafood and aquaculture projects, supporting an estimated 122 coastal jobs.

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