Awareness-cum-input distribution programme on feed-based scientific fish farming

12th-14th December 2024, Mumbai

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, in collaboration with ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Palghar, organised an awareness-cum-input distribution programme on scientific fish farming for the scheduled tribe farmers of Palghar district, Maharashtra from 12th – 14th December 2024 at KVK, Kosbad Hill, Palghar under TSP programme.

The programme was inaugurated by Shri B.M. Kushare, Senior Scientist & Head (I/c) KVK, Palghar. He highlighted the importance of aquaculture in Palghar and stated that the lack of adequate technical knowledge on scientific fish farming is the major hindrance in increasing fish production in the region.

A total of 8 theories and four hands-on practicals were provided to enhance the knowledge and skill on fish feed production and better culture management practices. The hands-on feed production methods were demonstrated to the farmers by using a mobile feed mill (CIFE Model). After the training, critical inputs such as fish seeds, fish feed, caste nets, and hapas were distributed to the selected ST farmers who own their ponds.

A booklet on “Feed-based Aquaculture” and two leaflets showing pictorial demonstrations of fish feed production were released and distributed for the benefit of the farmers.

A total of 28 scheduled tribe farmers of Palghar district participated in this programme.

(Source: ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai)