George Kurian, Inaugurates a Workshop on the Potential of Drone Applications
8th November 2024, Kochi Shri George Kurian, Union Minister of State, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, inaugurated an awareness workshop-cum-demonstration of potential drone applications in the fisheries sector at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute today. He highlighted the transformative impact of this technology, stating that drones would emerge as a game-changer in […]
ICAR-CIFRI Celebrated ‘National Dolphin Day’
Dolphins are among the top ecological indicator species across various aquatic habitats. As a result, dolphin conservation would support the continued existence of the species as well as the humans who depend on the aquatic environment for their regular needs. The Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched “Project Dolphin” on August 15, 2020, intending to […]
ICAR-CIFRI Carried out Survey on Fisheries and Ecology of River Brahmaputra
30 September, 2024 Scientific and technical personnel of ICAR-CIFRI Regional Centre, Guwahati surveyed the entire stretch of River Brahmaputra in Assam from Sadiya to Dhubri. The survey was carried out in the month of September to document the fish diversity, catch composition and ecology (soil and water quality) of the river. River Brahmaputra, which drains […]
Training Program to Improve Skills of Fish Farmers of Patna District, Bihar
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI) in Barrackpore conducted a seven-day training program from 26 September to 02 October 2024, on “Inland Fisheries Management” to improve the skills and competencies of 30 fish farmers from Patna district, Bihar. The training program aimed to deepen their understanding of various aspects of inland fisheries management to promote […]
ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore Observes Vigilance Awareness Week
Vigilance awareness week was observed from 28th October – 3rd November 2024 at ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute on the theme Culture of Integrity for Nation’s Prosperity. The week-long observance began with Dr B.K. Das, Director, ICAR-CIFRI, leading a pledge ceremony for the staff, while many others took an e-pledge. The Chief Guest Shri Chandershekhar […]