Discussions were held on mariculture-based alternative livelihood options

The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Kochi, Kerala launched the year-long campaign to celebrate its 75th Foundation Day.

Delivering his address, the Chief Guest, Dr Joykrushna Jena, Deputy Director General (Fisheries Science), ICAR urged the Institute’s Scientists to prioritise their focus of research in accordance with the urgent need of the society and the nation. Dr Jena underlined the Central Government’s focus on strengthening the mariculture-based alternative livelihood options – seaweed farming and marine ornamental fish culture, etc. This, he stated, would offer better livelihood options to the coastal communities and thereby, support the country’s economy.

Dr A Gopalakrishnan, Director, ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi said that the institute has broadened its objectives by diversifying towards potentially rewarding arenas like mariculture, genetic and biotechnological applications.