17 August 2026, Barrackpore
As part of its 80th year celebrations, the ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, organized a workshop on “Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) & Technology Transfer” at its campus to strengthen the pathway from scientific research and innovation to commercialization and field-level application. The workshop brought together scientists, researchers, academicians, government officials, entrepreneurs and fisheries stakeholders to deliberate on intellectual property protection, technology commercialization and effective mechanisms for transferring research innovations to farmers, entrepreneurs, industry and society.
The workshop highlighted the strategic importance of patents, copyrights, industrial designs, trademarks and institutional technology-transfer mechanisms in fostering an enabling ecosystem for research commercialization.
The programme was graced by Dr Ashok Kumar Patra, Vice Chancellor, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, as the Chief Guest. Prof. (Dr.) Kumaravel V., Joint Director (Admin) & HoD, Pathology & Microbiology, National Institute of Homoeopathy, Ministry of Ayush, Kolkata; and Smt. A.S. Alvi, Joint Director, Department of Fisheries, Government of West Bengal, were also present.
Addressing the gathering, Dr Ashok Kumar Patra stressed that robust IPR protection and efficient technology transfer are critical for translating scientific innovations into tangible benefits for farmers, entrepreneurs and society.
Dr Pradip Dey, Director, ICAR-CIFRI, highlighted the pivotal role of IPR in transforming scientific innovations into technologies with societal and economic impact. He emphasized that effective protection, management and commercialization of intellectual property are essential for fostering entrepreneurship, strengthening the innovation ecosystem and accelerating the transfer of indigenous technologies from the laboratory to the field.
Dr Dey further emphasized the importance of strengthening research–industry–entrepreneur linkages and fostering a culture of innovation and technology ownership to contribute to “Viksit Bharat @2047” through inclusive growth, self-reliance and sustainable development, particularly in the fisheries sector.
Smt. A.S. Alvi observed that such initiatives by ICAR-CIFRI can play an important role in bridging the gap between scientific innovation and field-level application, while promoting technology transfer, entrepreneurship and sustainable development in the fisheries sector.
Dr Praveen Malik, CEO, Agrinnovate India Ltd., New Delhi, attended virtually as Guest of Honour and delivered the lead lecture. He emphasized that protecting intellectual property is only the first step and that the ultimate objective is to ensure that technologies reach end users through effective commercialization and technology-transfer pathways. He highlighted the role of Agrinnovate India Ltd. in facilitating the commercialization and wider utilization of ICAR technologies.
Technology Licensing and Institutional Collaboration
A key highlight of the workshop was the signing of a Licence Agreement for the transfer of Reshmeen Gold+ fish feed technology, developed by ICAR-CIFRI in collaboration with CSB-CTRTI. The agreement marks an important step towards commercializing the collaborative research innovation, expanding its adoption and creating opportunities for entrepreneurship and market-oriented utilization of fisheries technology.
Another significant milestone was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ICAR-CIFRI and the National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH). The MoU establishes a framework for institutional collaboration, knowledge exchange, joint research and exploration of innovative applications in mutually agreed areas, underscoring the importance of interdisciplinary partnerships in addressing emerging scientific and societal challenges.
The occasion also witnessed the release of the commemorative publication, 80 Years of CIFRI Technologies, documenting the Institute’s eight-decade journey of research, technological innovation and contributions to inland fisheries development.
The Wetland Health Card, developed by ICAR-CIFRI, was also released on the occasion. The initiative represents an important step towards scientific assessment, monitoring and sustainable management of wetland ecosystems.
The workshop provided a strategic platform for strengthening awareness and institutional capacity in IPR protection, technology management and commercialization of ICAR technologies. The deliberations highlighted the need for stronger research–industry linkages, entrepreneurship-driven technology adoption and efficient transfer mechanisms to ensure that scientific innovations move beyond laboratories and generate tangible impact on the ground.
The workshop, technology licensing agreement, institutional MoU and release of 80 Years of CIFRI Technologies collectively marked a significant milestone in ICAR-CIFRI’s efforts to strengthen the research-to-market ecosystem and advance innovation-led and sustainable development of the inland fisheries sector.
(Source: ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore)
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