Heartfelt condolences on the passing of Dr. S. Ayyappan (Age:70), a visionary leader and founder Chief Executive of National Fisheries Development Board, Hyderabad, who transformed Indian fisheries and aquaculture sector. He. Was instrumental in institution development for ICAR-CIFA and ICAR-CIFE during his tenure as Director. He was the only non-crop scientist and first Fisheries graduate became the Director General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). His legacy will forever inspire researchers and enrich the fisheries community.
May his soul rest in peace.
Om Shanti.
S U Maheswar Rao
Ex- Governing Body Member, National Fisheries Development Board, Hyderabad