Dr. Debtanu Barman (@dr--debtanu-barman)

Dr. Debtanu Barman

Founder & CEO

Dr. Debtanu Barman is an aquaculture specialist with over 15 years of experience in Aquaculture, fish farming, and sustainable aquaculture practices & Hitech Technology. He has a proven track record of enhancing productivity and sustainability in aquaculture operations through innovative research and practical implementation. Dr. Barman holds a MSc Aquaculture from Ghent University, Belgium. He also holds positions with various social enterprises as technical advisor and has put valuable research contribution on aquaculture. Dr. Barman is the advisor to the organisation in developing women lead FFPOs and hand holding them, thus paving the path towards financial inclusion. Till today Dr Barman received more than 100 national and international Awards, 100 plus projects PAN India, Trained more than 10000 Aqua farmers & Entrepreneurs and 5000 plus field trips so far in promotion of Aquaculture. Dr Debtanu Barman is also CEO & Founder of Aqua Doctor Solutions, Barman Aqua Clinics Private Limited & Aqua World (Registered Trust). Besides this he is also associated with many organisations such as NCDC, Gramin Vikas Trust, Grand Thronton Bharat LLP, Assam Down Town University, Assam StartUp, Bengal Busines Council, Bengal Busines Council and Industry, PHD Chamber, Rotary Club of Kolkata Benevolence, FishFed etc.

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