Dr. Dharmendra Kumar Meena, Ph.D. (Fisheries Science), is a renowned Senior Scientist at ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), Kolkata, India (2006–present), with 20+ years pioneering sustainable aquaculture, freshwater ecology, and watershed management. His transformative "waste-to-wealth" paradigm has commercialized CIFRI CAGE GROW floating feed (TM 3625921) and Reshmeen series feeds from agro-wastes/silkworm pupae, earning patents (e.g., Antheraea mylitta pupae meal, Appl. No. 202431034963). With 107+ peer-reviewed publications (h-index 24, 3,076 citations), key works include macrozoobenthic indicators for Gangetic wetlands (Ecol. Eng.), Hilsa ranching protocols, and Terminalia arjuna as fish health immunomodulator (Pathogens, Discov. Food). A globally recognized editor, he serves as Associate Editor (Int. Aquatic Res., Aquac. Sci. Manag. BMC, Frontiers in Aquaculture), Academic Editor (PLOS ONE, Adv. Agric.), and Editorial Board Member (20+ journals: Aquac. Int., Sci. Rep., BMC Blue Biotech., Fishes MDPI). Lead Guest Editor for special issues (ESPR blue economy, Biotica sustainability). Principal Member, Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) FAD12 (Fish & Aquaculture); NFDB Project Monitoring Committee; NITI Aayog policy expert. Memberships & Awards: Fellow, Zoological Society of India; Fellow, Academy of Environmental Biology; Fellow, Fisheries & Life Sciences; Fellow, Society of Biotic & Environmental Research. Young Scientist Award (Academy of Environm