MoA Signing Ceremony Between ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai and M.M. Fish Seed Cultivation Pvt. Ltd., Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
A Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed between the ICAR Central Institute of Fisheries Education (ICAR-CIFE), Mumbai, and M.M. Fish Seed Cultivation Pvt. Ltd., Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh on 06 February 2025 at ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai for the commercialization of “CIFE-PangasShakti”, a specially developed grow-out feed for freshwater catfish, Pangasianodon hypophthalmus. The MoA was signed by Dr. Ravishankar, […]
ICAR-CIFT and Reliance Foundation Launch Voice Message Service for Kerala Fishers
13 January 2024, Kochi ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, in partnership with the Reliance Foundation, launched a voice message service today to support the fishing community. The service is designed to provide essential information on sea and boat safety, hygienic fish handling practices, and value-added fish products directly to the mobile phones of fishermen. Leveraging […]
Shri George Kurian visits ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore to Review Fisheries Research and Advancements
21st January 2025, Barrackpore Shri George Kurian, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, visited the ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute today to review ongoing research and developments in the fisheries sector. As part of his visit, Shri Kurian participated in the Ganga River Ranching programme by releasing 0.58 lakh advanced fingerlings […]
Shri George Kurian visits ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore to Review Fisheries Research and Advancements
21st January 2025, Barrackpore Shri George Kurian, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, visited the ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute today to review ongoing research and developments in the fisheries sector. As part of his visit, Shri Kurian participated in the Ganga River Ranching programme by releasing 0.58 lakh advanced fingerlings […]
ICAR-CMFRI Transfers Insect Protein-Based Fish Feed Technology to Ms Bhairav Renderers
6th January 2025, Kochi In a significant step towards fostering sustainable aquaculture, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ms Bhairav Renderers, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, today to transfer its technology for producing fish feed using Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL). The collaboration seeks to equip Indian fish farmers […]
ICAR-CIFE Licenses Two Innovative Technologies to COFFED, Patna, Bihar
8th January 2025, Mumbai In a significant move to promote advancements in fisheries and aquaculture, the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education licensed two cutting-edge technologies to the Co-operative Fisheries Federation (COFFED), Patna, Bihar. The technologies, aimed at enhancing the sustainability and productivity of the fisheries sector, were officially handed over today. Dr Ravishankar C.N., Director, […]
ICAR-CIFT Develops Eco-friendly Alternative to Lead Sinkers in Fishing Nets
4th December 2024, Kochi ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology has made a significant breakthrough in developing environmentally friendly alternatives to toxic lead-based sinkers used in fishing nets. Initial experiments using materials such as stainless steel have shown promising results, paving the way for a sustainable solution to replace lead in fishing operations. Lead, a toxic […]
ICAR-NBFGR Empowers Rural Women in Barabanki through Ornamental Fish Farming Initiative
5th November 2024, Dhankutti, Barabanki ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow launched an impactful initiative to empower rural women in Barabanki through ornamental fish farming as part of Mission Navshakti 2.0. Launched in February 2024, the project has seen Self-Help Groups (SHGs) from Gurwagouri, Basant Nagar, Rehramau, and Dhankutti transform small spaces into fish […]
Deputy Director General (Fisheries Science), ICAR visited the Guwahati Regional Centre of ICAR-CIFRI
Dr. Joykrushna Jena, Deputy Director General (Fisheries Science), ICAR, New Delhi visited the ICAR-CIFRI Regional Centre, Guwahati on 24th October, 2024. At the outset, all staff members warmly welcomed Dr. Jena to the Centre, followed by a visit to the laboratories, ornamental fish unit and other facilities of the Centre. He then addressed all the […]
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 […]
