Event Details :

Event Name : The India International Aqua Show

Dates : February 12th to 16th 2010

Venue : Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium , Kochi

The India International Aqua Show, 2010, Kochi, is coming to the city in its fifth edition. If you have an aquarium, or plan to get one, be sure to visit the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium from February 12-16. It will have more than 150 stalls and over 10 pavilions. What can you see there? Everything about 0rnamental fish (both marine and freshwater) – aquariums, illuminations, aquarium plants, regulators, heaters, instruments, fish food and medicines and fish-related books and periodicals.

This Ornamental Fish & Accessories Exhibition and Trade Fair is being organised by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Kerala, along with the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. It will be a great chance for exhibiting and marketing fish, fish-related products and accessories.

Objectives of the event :

1. To facilitate the exchange of ideas and information regarding the latest trends, processes and technology in the sector.
2. To encourage entrepreneurs of the state towards the untapped potential of the sector
3. To aware the masses of its high employment generation in the substantial export market.
4. To popularise ornamental fish keeping among hobbyists and thereby promoting the trade.

There will be competitions for ornamental fish, on features such as breeding, innovative practices, technology and display, for breeders, amateurs and traders. You can also check out the exclusive pavilion for imported aquariums. Prizes will be given away during the show, with highlights on cultural and art performances during and after the prizes distribution.

This aqua show will benefit manufacturers and distributors of aquarium, aquarium accessories and related products. Those dealing in fish medicines, drugs, treatment chemicals, fish food, fishery products, publishers of fisheries-related literature, and exporters of ornamental fish will be able to promote their business as well as interact with government bodies and the public.