The ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), Bhubaneswar celebrated its 28th annual day at its headquarters at Kausalyaganga on Wednesday. Since its inception back in 1987, the CIFA has been developing several path-breaking technologies in freshwater aquaculture ushering blue revolution in the country, said CIFA Director Dr P Jayasankar. On the occasion, Dr Jayasankar conferred lifetime achievement award to 20 retired employees of the institute in recognition to their meritorious service rendered by them. Chief guest OUAT Vice-Chancellor Prof M Kar presented ICAR-CIFA annual awards to its staff and scholarships to their meritorious children. Among others, AIIMS, Bhubaneswar Director Prof AK Mahapatra and Director of the ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management, Bhubaneswar Dr SK Ambast spoke. The function was attended by over 300 persons. later, a cultural programme held in the evening enthralled the audience.