A training program on “Inland Fisheries Management” was organized by ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CIFRI), Barrackpore, from 19th to 25th November 2024, with the objective of enhancing knowledge and disseminating technology to fish farmers of Madhepura District, Bihar. As an inland state, Bihar recognizes inland fisheries and the freshwater aquaculture sector as key contributors to economic development, with the government actively promoting the sustainable utilization of its fishery resources.
A total of 27 farmers, along with an accompanying Fisheries Development Officer, participated in the training, which focused on improving management strategies to enhance fish yields sustainably from inland waters. The inaugural session, held on 19th November 2024, was graced by Dr. Gopal Krishna, Former Vice-Chancellor and Director, ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai. A Hindi book titled ‘Bihar rajya mein antarsthaliya matsiki prabandhan’ specially prepared for Bihar farmers, was released on the occasion, edited by Dr. B. K. Das, Dr. Aparna Roy, and Dr. Pranab Gogoi. During the inauguration, Dr. B. K. Das, Director, ICAR-CIFRI, welcomed the participants and encouraged them to enhance their skills in inland fisheries management to create employment and secure livelihoods. The week-long training covered critical aspects of fish farming, including pond construction and preparation, water quality management, induced breeding techniques, composite fish culture, nursery and rearing pond management, fish disease management, feed formulation, enclosure culture, and ornamental fish culture techniques.
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