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Acquaculture, AgroPolicy, R&D

This MoU is aimed at strengthening Public-private partnerships towards academic, research, and technical collaboration between the two institutions in the field of open water fisheries research, academic and capacity building

ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore signs a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Himalayan University, Jollong, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.

Dr Kuldeep K Sharma, Vice Chancellor, Himalayan University, Itanagar (State Private University of Arunachal Pradesh) and Dr B. K. Das, Director, ICAR- Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore signed the MoU on behalf of their respective institutions.

This MoU is aimed at strengthening Public-private partnerships towards academic, research, and technical collaboration between the two institutions in the field of open water fisheries research, academic and capacity building.

Dr Sharma appreciated ICAR-CIFRI’s role in enhancing inland fish production in India over the last several decades through epoch-making technologies. He exhorted that this MoU will enable the university and ICAR-CIFRI to collaborate in research, technical, and academic collaboration which will ultimately help the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

Dr. Das emphasised on long-term collaborations between the two institutions will help in the promotion of faculty and student in both the aspects of the quality post-graduate research front and the academy front.

This MoU is aimed at strengthening Public-private

Acquaculture, Environment, Sustainability

Discussions were held on the importance of conservation and ranching and its impacts on the socio-economic development of the fishers of the Ganga River

G Ashok Kumar, Director General, National Mission for Clean Ganga, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India inaugurated the National Ranching Programme launched by the ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata.

The ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore launched the Programme by releasing 2 Lakhs Wild Fish Germplasm of IMC (Labeo rohita, Labeo catla and Cirrhinus mrigala) in the Ganga River at Gandhi Ghat, Barrackpore, West Bengal.

In his inaugural address, Kumar stated that through the Arth-Ganga Initiative, the National Mission for Clean Ganga is not only trying to save the endangered species of fishes; but, also increasing the population of the native fishes to ensure sustained livelihood for the fishermen community. The importance of conservation and ranching and its impacts on the socio-economic development of the fishers of the Ganga River was highlighted by Kumar.

Dr BK Das, Director, ICAR- CIFRI, Barrackpore underlined the releasing of 20 Lakhs Wild Fish Germplasm of IMC under the Programme at 10 locations all along the Ganga River in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand and West Bengal. During the Mass Awareness Campaign on ‘Hilsa and Dolphin Conservation’ organised as a part of the Programme, Dr Das sensitised the fishermen and made them aware about the significance of conserving the Gangetic fishes including prised Hilsa.

Discussions were held on the importance of

Acquaculture, Agro Universities, AgroPolicy, Environment

Around one lakh fingerlings of Pengba were released in the Loktak Lake from two sites – Sendra and Karang Island in Bishnupur District, Manipur

N Biren Singh, Chief Minister, Government of Manipur recently inaugurated the Mega Ranching Programme of Pengba, the State Fish of Manipur in the largest Freshwater Lake, Loktak Lake – A Ramsar Site organised by the ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata.

Singh urged the citizens of the State to save Loktak Lake by stopping the encroachment, electric fishing and use of small meshed nets for fishing. He released one Poster on the List of Fishes in the Loktak Lake, three leaflets providing information on the management of the open water bodies and Pengba Ranching for Sustainable Fisheries in Loktak Lake with Manipuri translation. The Chief Minister also distributed the inputs like 10 Tonnes CIFRI CageGrow Floating Feeds to 4 Cooperative Societies, 10 Cage Nets and 10 CIFRI HDPE pens among 150 beneficiaries during the occasion.

H Dingo Singh, Minister (Fisheries), Government of Manipur suggested the fishers carry out responsible fishing for the sustainable use of the lake.

M Asnikumar Singh, Chairman, Loktak Development Authority, Loktak, Manipur underlined the role of LDA in conserving the ecology of the Loktak Lake.

Earlier welcoming the dignitaries, Dr BK Das, Director, ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore, Kolkata highlighted the importance of Pengba Ranching in the Lake. He also apprised the participants about the ICAR-CIFRI’s intervention in the State.

Around one lakh fingerlings of Pengba were released in the Loktak Lake from two sites – Sendra and Karang Island in Bishnupur District, Manipur.

The programme registered participation by the Representatives from LDA, Manipur; ICAR, Research Complex for North-Eastern Hill Region, Imphal Centre; Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Imphal West; fisheries students; fisheries entrepreneurs; stakeholders and 150 fishers.

Around one lakh fingerlings of Pengba were

AgroPolicy, Interaction

Discussions were held on training of fish farmers on sustainable practices in Andhra Pradesh

Dr Poonam Malakondaiah, IAS, Special Chief Secretary, Agriculture and Cooperation, AHDD & Fisheries, Government of Andhra Pradesh recently visited the ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata for an interface meeting on “Encouraging Fish Culture Technologies in Large Water Bodies with Special Emphasis on Enclosure Culture in Andhra Pradesh”. Dr Malakondaiah was accompanied by K Kanna Babu, Commissioner of Fisheries, Government of Andhra Pradesh.

In her address, Dr Malakondaiah underlined the state activities and Ventures of the Fisheries Sector like Farmer Field Schools in collaboration with state universities and the establishment of a Fisheries University at West Godavari District. She also highlighted the two major areas of concern for the fisheries in Andhra Pradesh, viz., training of farmers on sustainable practices and focusing on the quality of produce rather than quantity. Dr Malakondaiah stressed on the long and sustainable partnership with the ICAR-CIFRI for the development of Inland Fisheries Sector in Andhra Pradesh.

Babu underlined the possibility of partnership with the ICAR-CIFRI in future for promoting the cage culture in the Reservoirs of Andhra Pradesh. He also expressed his concern regarding the low domestic consumption of fishes in Andhra Pradesh even though the State leads in aquaculture production.

Earlier, delivering the welcome address, Dr BK Das, Director, ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore, Kolkata briefed the dignitaries about the Institute’s activities and achievements. 

Discussions were held on training of fish

Environment, Interaction

The campaign aimed at sensitising the fishers and creating awareness on the climate-smart fisheries management in the changing climate scenario.

The ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata organised the campaign on “Climate-Smart Inland Fisheries in Coastal Wetland, West Bengal” at the Coastal Wetlands of Bermajur – 1 Village, Sandeshkhali – 2 Block of Sundarbans, West Bengal on December 29, 2021.

Dr Uttam Kumar Sarkar, Principal Investigator, NICRA & HoD, Reservoir and Wetland Fisheries Division, ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore highlighted the various issues and innovative adaptation strategies for managing the fisheries of the coastal wetland.

Tapan Sardar, Gram Pradhan, Bermajur – 1, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal appreciated the Institute’s initiative for the development of the Scheduled Caste community through the climate-smart fisheries.

The campaign aimed at sensitising the fishers and creating awareness on the climate-smart fisheries management in the changing climate scenario registered participation by 70 Scheduled Caste Fishers including 20 women.

The campaign aimed at sensitising the fishers

AgroPolicy

Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Tribal Affairs stressed for the holistic development of reservoirs in Odisha

Bishweswar Tudu, Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Tribal Affairs recently inaugurated the ICAR-CIFRI Pen Culture Demonstration-cum-Reservoir Fisheries Enhancement Program at Balidiha, Mayurbhanj District, Odisha. Tudu said, “The Department of Fisheries, Government of Odisha and the fishers should join hands with the ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore for the holistic development of the reservoirs in Odisha.”

The minister stressed disseminating the benefits of the reservoir fisheries development program to the local community. Subrata Dash, District Fisheries Officer, Mayurbhanj District, Odisha underlined the various schemes being run by the state government for fisheries development.

Earlier, welcoming the dignitaries, Dr BK Das, Director, ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore briefed about the activities being carried out by the Institute in Odisha. He also urged the fishers of Balidiha Dam to work together in a participatory model for the success of the reservoir fisheries enhancement program.

About 250 fishermen participated in the program.

Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti