Dr. Nikita Gopal, Head of the EIS Division at ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, has been honoured with the prestigious Asian Fisheries Society Merit Award. The award recognizes her significant contributions as Chair of the Gender in Aquaculture and Fisheries Section.

Prof. Liping Liu, President of the Asian Fisheries Society, presented the award during a ceremony held in connection with the 14th AFAF in New Delhi on February 14, 2025.   Dr. Gopal's work has been instrumental in advancing gender inclusivity in the fisheries sector, further strengthening research and policy discussions in the field.