Jagane Hitesh Budharam holds a Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc.) in Fisheries Resource Management from the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Kochi, Kerala, India, and a Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) from the Maharashtra Animal and Fishery Sciences University (MAFSU), Nagpur, Maharashtra, India. He is a UGC-JRF qualified researcher in Environmental Science. His research interests include fish population dynamics, biodiversity conservation, mangrove ecosystems, environmental pollution. His academic and research interests focus on fisheries resource assessment, aquatic biodiversity, environmental management, and sustainable fisheries. He has authored research papers and actively engages in research and academic activities related to fisheries science, aquatic ecosystems, and environmental conservation