The ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar in collaboration with the State Fisheries Department organised a interaction meet between tribal fish farmers and scientists and a training programme at the PNB Fanner’s Training Centre, Korapalli in Ganjam district recently.
The CIFA undertook the programme under its DST (TSP) project of carp seed production and integrated fish farming technology for livelihood development of Phailin-affected tribal farmers of Ganjam District.
The main objectives of the programme were to increase fish production and productivity from tribal people’s ponds, production and supply of quality fish seed in the locality, transfer of technology through trainings and demonstrations to the end users etc.
ICAR-CIFA Director Dr JK Sundaray, Principal Scientist Dr BC Mohapatra, Fisheries Deputy Director Siba Prasad Bhoi, OUAT College of Fisheries Director Dr D Satpathy and ICAR-CIFA Scientist Dr NK Barik graced as guests. More than 150 farmers of Kukudakhandi, Sanakhemundi, Digapahandi and Khallikote blocks participated.