The ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai organized a Fish Swad Festival on March 20, 2023, at its new campus in Mumbai.
The event began with an inauguration ceremony at 6:00 PM. It was inaugurated with ribbon cutting by Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Director General, ICAR and Secretary DARE, New Delhi, Dr. J. K. Jena, DDG Fisheries Science, Dr. Ravishankar C.N., Director, ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai, Dr. N.P. Sahu, Joint Director, ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai and other dignitaries.
The dignitaries were welcomed with a teeka ceremony by CIFE students from each state dressed in their traditional ares. This was followed by delectable fish food dishes prepared by CIFE in-house master chefs. Visitors got the opportunity to indulge in a wide range of fish food delicacies. Fish Swad Festival at CIFE was an evening filled with food, fun, and entertainment, an unforgeable evening at CIFE of rich culinary experience. Fish, the delectable denizens of the deep, have been a staple food in India for centuries and the event aimed to promote the consumption of fish and create awareness about the fisheries sector’s importance in India’s economy. From the mighty rivers of the north to the lapping waves of the south, the bounty of the water bodies has been savored and celebrated through the ages in India. Each state has an impressive array of fish dishes. The culinary tradition ons of India are as diverse and colorful as the country itself, and the fish dishes are a testament to the culinary prowess of its people. The Fish Swad Festival was open to the public, and it attracted a large number of people, including students, researchers, fishers, influencers, industry professionals, and the general public.
Read more: https://www.cife.edu.in/pdf/News/fishswad_report_eng.pdf
Original link: https://www.cife.edu.in/
