19.75m Fuel Efficient Multipurpose Fishing Vessel
The FV SagarHarita, a 19.75m long fuel efficient multipurpose fishing vessel designed by Fishing Technology Division of CIFT and built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL). The vessel has met all the requirements of the Indian register of shipping (IRS) and CIFT. This new generation energy efficient green fishing vessel is fitted with the latest technology […]
V- form Double Slotted Otter Board
Trawling is a highly energy intensive fishing method and in India about 165.2 million liters of diesel is consumed annually by the medium and large category of trawlers alone. CIFT has developed a few designs of low drag trawls like UHMWPE trawl, cutaway top belly trawl and short body shrimp trawl, for reducing fuel consumption […]
Awareness-Cum-Skill Training Programme on “Value added Fish Products” Organized by ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar and KVK, Khordha for the Tribal Women Beneficiaries of Khordha District of Odisha
A one day awareness-cum-skill training programme on “Value added fish products”was organized by ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar, Odisha on 22.03.2023 in collaboration with KVK-Khordha, Odisha at Kamaguru, Tangi Block, Odisha for the tribal women beneficiaries of Khordha district under the TSP/STC programme of the Institute. At the outset, Mr. Ajaya Kumar Dash, Senior Scientist and Head (I/C), […]
ICAR-CIFA Celebrates 36th Annual Day Launches Jan Bhagidari Events to Create Awareness About India’s G 20 Presidency
The ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar, Odisha celebrated its “36th Annual Day” at its Kausalyaganga Campus, Bhubaneswar today. The premier research institute on freshwater aquaculture in the country had begun its journey as an institute on this day in the year 1987 under Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Padma Shri Prof. S. Ayyappan, […]
Distribution of fishing gear materials and demonstration programme at Valanthakkad, Kerala under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) of ICAR-CIFT
Under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) of ICAR-CIFT, 100kg of fishing nets and accessories were handed over to the benefices in a function held at the Valanathkkad on 2nd February 2023. Valanathakkad is a serene island located at the northern end of the Vembnad estuary, Kerala. Around 50 families living in this village, belonging to […]
Distribution of Materials for Hygienic Handling of Fish and Training Programme on GAP and GHP at Cherpu Panchayathu, Thrissur under SCSP
A training programme on ‘Good Aquaculture practices and Good Hygienic Practices’ was organized under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) of ICAR-CIFT at Cherpu Grama Panchayathu of Thrissur district on 12th April 2023 by Quality Assurance and Management Division, ICAR-CIFT. The training programme was attended by fish farmers of scheduled caste community. Dr. Femeena Hassan, Principal […]
Training Programme on Value Added Products of Fish at KVK, Kannur under CIFT-SCSP component
A two day training programme on Value Added Products of Fish was conducted at KVK, Kannur under the CIFT-SCSP component from 24/01/2023 to 25/01/2023. The programme was jointly organized by ICAR-CIFT, Cochin and ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kannur. The training was conducted to create awareness regarding the scope of fish processing and the self-employment opportunities in […]
Skill Development Program on Pre-processing and Drying of Fish (March 2023)
A Skill Development Program on “Pre-processing and drying of fish” was conducted at the Engineering Section of ICAR-CIFT during 7-8 March 2023. The training was inaugurated by the Director I/C, Dr. T V Sankar on 7th March 2023. The training program was attended by 18 participants from all over Kerala who were entrepreneurs interested in hygienic […]
Review Workshop of Farmer FIRST projects Held at ICAR-CIFA
ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Kolkata organised Review Workshop-cum- Field visit of Farmer FIRST Programme in the conference hall of ICAR-CIFA during 21- 22 March 2023. It was attended by all 4 implementing centres viz. ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture; ICAR-National Rice Research Institute; ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management and Odisha University of Agriculture & […]
Scientists-Farmers Interface Held at Siddha Kutila
Under Farmer FIRST Project, ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar organized a Scientists-farmers interface at Siddha Kutila village, Khordha district with the participation of all stakeholders (Team of ICAR-CIFA Scientists, OUAT Professor and farmers etc.). Around 100 farmers and farm women from nearby villages participated in the programme. Dr. G.S. Saha; Principal Scientist, ICAR-CIFA; Mr. […]