ICAR-CIBA inks MoU with VIT Tamil Nadu for transferring CIBA-Plankton Plus production tech

CIBA-Plankton Plus is a value-added product developed from fish waste using a unique technology which helps in maintaining healthy phytoplankton and zooplankton bloom in shrimp.

ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture,Chennai signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, Tamil Nadu for transferring the CIBA-Plankton Plus production technology on non-exclusive basis. CIBA-Plankton Plus is a value-added product developed from fish waste/trimmings using a unique technology which helps in maintaining healthy phytoplankton and zooplankton bloom in shrimp and fish culture ponds and also aids in efficient feed management.

Dr. Kuldeep K.Lal, Director, ICAR-CIBA while signing the MoU stressed upon generating adequate data on the field performance of Plankton Plus in agriculture and horticulture crops. He complimented the VIT for recognising the technology and coming forward to sign the MoU.

Dr Debasis De, Principal Scientist, CIBA and team leader of this technology briefly explained the potential of CIBA-Plankton Plus in enhancing the aquaculture productivity.

Dr. Paul Man Singh, Senior Associate Professor, School of Agriculture, VIT was optimistic that they would develop entrepreneurship among the coastal farmers using this technology with the support of ICAR-CIBA.

A hands-on training on Plankton Plus production technology was also imparted to the students of VIT at the Fishwaste Processing Unit of CIBA, Chennai.

CIBA-Plankton Plus is a value-added product developed