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This invention focuses on creating an effective and efficient system and method for achieving captive maturation and year-round multiple breeding of Golden Mahseer

ICAR- Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal received a patent for the invention, ‘System for Year-Round Repeated Breeding and Higher Robust Fry Production of Golden Mahseer.’ This invention, led by Dr M.S. Akhtar, Senior Scientist, and his team (Dr Ciji Alexander, Dr Rajesh M, and Dr Debajit Sarma) at the ICAR-DCFR, offers a ray of hope for the Golden Mahseer (Tor putitora) population, potentially reversing its status from ‘Endangered’ to ‘Abundance’ in the near future.

This invention focuses on creating an effective and efficient system and method for achieving captive maturation and year-round multiple breeding of Golden Mahseer in indoor compact tanks with separate male and female rearing to enable multiple breeding cycles, resulting in higher fecundity and increased fry production. It involves providing specific conditions to mimic breeding and grazing grounds, utilising maturation diets, and carefully controlling temperature and photoperiod at different stages of hatchery operations. Importantly, this climate-friendly invention conserves water resources and exhibits the potential to rehabilitate the Golden Mahseer population.

ICAR-DCFR has successfully commercialised the technology to M/s. Das and Kumars Pvt. Ltd., Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, through ICAR-Agrinnovate. This marks a significant milestone in translating the issue-based research breakthrough into practical applications, thereby expanding the reach and influence of ICAR-DCFR’s invention.

This invention focuses on creating an effective

Acquaculture, Agro Universities, Agrotech

MoA signed between ICAR Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand with the Das and Kumars, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and the ICAR-Agrinnovate, New Delhi

A Tripartite Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed by ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal, Uttarakhand with the Das and Kumars, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh and the ICAR-Agrinnovate, New Delhi for the Technology Transfer of ‘Captive Maturation and Multiple Breeding of Golden Mahseer’ in Bhimtal.

The Chief Guest Dr Rajendra Singh handed-over the MoA to the Licensee, Harsh Aggarwal. The agreement will be valid for a period of seven Years.

Dr Pramod Kumar Pandey, Director, ICAR-DCFR, Bhimtal stated that the technology encompasses an efficient indoor system and method for the Year-round seed production of the endangered Golden Mahseer. It will facilitate its conservation and offer the livelihood opportunities through the sports fishery, ecotourism and conservation aquaculture.

The technology developed by Dr MS Akhtar, Senior Scientist, ICAR-DCFR, Bhimtal and his team has the prospects of reversing the population status of the Golden Mahseer from ‘Endangered’ to ‘Abundance’ in the near future.

The MoA is aimed to facilitate the close cooperation among the three parties and create a small business platform for Mahseer Conservation and fish-based ecotourism.

MoA signed between ICAR Directorate of Coldwater