9 October 2026, Kolkata
ICAR–Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Kolkata Centre, organized a five-day need-based capacity-building programme on “Induced Breeding, Hatchery Management and Larval Rearing of Pangas” from 5 to 9 October 2026 for 10 officials of the Department of Fisheries, Government of Madhya Pradesh. The programme aimed to strengthen their technical knowledge and practical skills for establishing and operating Pangas (Pangasianodon hypophthalmus) hatcheries in the state.
The programme was conducted under the leadership of Dr N. P. Sahu, Director, ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai. It featured technical lectures, practical demonstrations and field visits covering reproductive biology, broodstock selection and management, hormone administration, induced spawning, egg incubation, hatchery operations, larval rearing, cannibalism management, nutritional requirements, water quality management, disease prevention and biosecurity in Pangas seed production. Participants also received hands-on training in induced breeding techniques, hormone administration, stripping and hatchery operations.
Field visits to fish hatcheries at Kalna, Purba Bardhaman, and Naihati in West Bengal provided participants with practical exposure to scientific breeding, hatchery management and larval rearing practices.
Feedback and evaluation of the participating officials indicated that the training enhanced their technical capacity and confidence in Pangas breeding and hatchery management. The programme is expected to contribute to strengthening scientific breeding practices, quality seed production and aquaculture development in Madhya Pradesh.
(Source: ICAR–Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Kolkata Centre)
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