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Shri Sharad Pawar, Hon'ble Union Minister of
Agriculture, Govt. of India and President, ICAR
inaugurated the New Library Complex of CIFE
Mumbai in a gala function held on 2nd November,
2008 in the gracious presence of Dr. Mangla Rai,
Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR, New
Delhi, Dr. S. Ayyappan, Deputy Director General
(Fisheries) of ICAR, Dr. Dilip Kumar, Director and
Dr. S.c. Mukherjee, Joint Director, CIFE Mumbai.
The present New Library Complex has fully air
conditioned and state of art infrastructure
facilities. This Library has been developed as a
National Facility catering to the needs of both
academia and entrepreneurs in the field of
fisheries, aquaculture and allied sciences. The
library is fully digitized. At present, it has over
33,000 text books and reference books, 3,250 bound volumes of Indian periodicals, 8,000 International bound
journals, 2000 microfilms, 150 Ph.D. Thesis, 2500 Dissertations of D. F.Sc., M. F.Sc., and M.Sc. etc. The Library
subscribes 76 Indian journals, 18 foreign journals in print and electronic format and 2 e-journal consortia/
database. It also has 40 computers for inhouse automation and for internet browsing by users.
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APPOINTMENTS
Name
,
Post
Date of appointment
Scientist
14.07.2008
Sr. Scientist
26.07.2008
T- 3
02 .08.2008
1.
Dr. Suresh Babu P. P.
2.
Dr. M. Makesh
3.
Mr. Sagar Su resh Sawant
4.
Dr. K. Venkateshvaran
Principal Scientist
29.10.2008
5.
Dr. N. K. Chadha
Principal Scientist
29.10.2008
6.
Mr. Gireesh Babu Pathakota
Scientist
03.11.2008
7.
Dr. Sheela Immanuel
Princi pal Scientist
14.11.2008
8.
Dr. Nalini Ranjan Kumar
Principal Scientist
05.12.2008
PROMOTIONS
I
Name
. .
Designation
Promoted as/ Grant of
Adv. Increments
Promotion w.e.f.
OPC for Scientific Staff
Scier;!i st
Sci entist (SS)
10.06.2005
Scientist (SS)
Sr. Scientist
23.12.2006
Scient i st
Scientist (SS )
26.06 .2007
Sr. Scientist
Principal Scientist
17.10.2007
I
!
1.
Dr. Sanjay B. Jadhar;
2.
Dr. Parimal San':lar
3. .
Dr. Ajl . Kumar Ve rma
4.
Dr. Sudhir Raizada
Five Yearly Assessment
5.
Mr. Ashok Kumar
T-4
T-5
01.09 .2007
6.
Smt. Shahila Iftekhar
T-1
T-2
08.01.2007
7.
Dr. M. K. Chouksey
T-6
T(7-8)
01.01.2007
8.
Mr. Ram Singh
T-5
T-6
01.01 .2004
9.
Mr. J.P. Patil
T-5
2 Adv. increments
17.01.2007
10.
Dr. A. K. Reddy
T-9
3 Adv. increments
01 .01 .2007
11 .
Mr. K.B.S. Murty
T-6
T(7-8)
27.12.2005
12.
Dr. Musharraf Ali
T-7
T-9
01.01 .2006
OPC for Administrative & Supporting Staff
13 .
Ms . C.S. Khundol
UDC
Assistant
01.01.2009
14.
Mr. V.K. Sinha
UDC
Assistant
01.01.2009
15.
Mr. N.L. Ghane
LDC
UDC
01.01.2009
16.
Mr. B. P. Chauhan
LDC
UDC
01.01.2009
17.
Mr. R. N. Kamble
SSGr.1
LDC
09.01.2009
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TRANSFERS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Name
Designation
From
Date
Dr. Shyam S.Salim
Scientist (5S)
(IFE Mumbai
(P(RI, Kasargod
Mr. A. Sadanandan
T-5
T-7
(IFE Mumbai
CPCRI, Kasargod
(IFE Mumbai
PD(R, Modipuram,
Meerut, U.P. as
Sr. Scientist
Mr. B. Kumar
Mishra
Farm Manager
ICAR Research
Complex for NEH
Region, Si kki m
CIFE Kolkata Centre
Dr. S. Pratap Singh
Scientist
(IFE Kakinada
Centre
( IRG,Makhdoom,
Mathura (UP)
Dr. R. K. Langer
(T-6 )
01.07.2008
01.08.2008
01. 11.2008
13.01.2009
RETIREMENTS / VOLUNTARY RETIREMENTS
Name
Designation
Retired on
Place of posting
1.
Mr.A.D.Ragabhagat
T.O. T(7-8)
31.07.2008
Mumbai
2.
Mrs. T. Kuruvilla
PS
14.11 .2008
Mumbai
3.
Mr. Y. P. Belgaonkar
Assistant
31.12.2008
Mumbai
4.
Mr. P. V. G. K.Murty
Assistant
31.12 .2008
Kakinada
5.
Mr.B.N.Tiwari
Scientist (SG)
31.12.2008
Kolkata
ALLTECH LECTURE TOUR SERIES
One day lecture tour series was jointly organized
by Central Institute of Fisheries Education ,
Mumbai, and Alltech Asia Pacific Bioscience
Centre (Thailand) at CIFE, Mumbai, on 24th July
2008. The guest speakers delivered five invited
lectures on emerging areas of aquaculture viz.
Nutrigenomics, SSF (Solid State Fermentation
Technology) and Natural Products and their role
in Aquaculture. Dr. Keith Filer (Alltech Asia
Pacific Bioscience Centre, Thailand) , Dr. Chris
King (Ge nera l Manager, South Asi a),
Dr. Yadunandan and Dr. Shery Kurian made
presentations highlighting the student programs
offered by Alltech . In his inaugural address, Dr.
Dilip Kumar, Director CIFE, emphasized upon a
stronger private public sector partnership where
scientific institution can join hand with industry
to develop novel technologies in pioneering areas
of research and development.
HONOURS AND AWARDS
DR. DILIP KUMAR CONFERRED 'SIR DORAB TATAMEDAL'
Dr. Dilip Kumar, Director and Vice Chancellor,
Central Institute of Fisheries Education
(Deemed University), Mumbai has been
conferred 'SIR DDRAB TATA MEDAL' (Eighteenth
Award) of the Zoological Society of India, for
the year 2006-'08, for his outstanding
contributions towards Fisheries and
Aquaculture Research , Education , Extension ,
Policy Planning , Formulation &
Implementation, and Research Management.
The Award was conferred on him during 19 th All
India Congress of Zoology held at Guahati
University, Guahati during 29 -31 " December,
2008 by His Excellancy Shri Ranjit Shekhar
Mooshahary, Hon'ble Governer of Meghalaya .
Dr. Dilip Kumar possesses a glittering career record. He has been active in the field of Fisheries and
Aquaculture Development for more than 30 years in India and abroad. During his over 15 years
international tenure (as Chief Technical Advisor ITeam Leader in different International Projects) at
FAD, UNDP, NACAand other International Agencies like IFAD, UNDPS, Dr. Dilip Kumar played a pivotal
role in the development of fisheries and aquaculture in several SAARC, ASEAN , and East African
Countries including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Dr. Kumar has published a large number of research papers in peer reviewed journals of National and
International repl te oHe is the celebrated author of 3 internationally acclaimed books on 'Fisheries
and Aquaculture Development' published by FAD, Rome . Besides, he has also authored a book on
'Composite Fish Culture' published by ICAR, New Delhi, which has proved to be a classic contribution
on the subject, running with several reprints till date.
Dr. Kumar is the recipient of several Honours and Awards including 'Edward Souma Award' of FAD,
Rome (1997), 'Eminent Indian Zoologist Gold Medal' (2007), 'Professor E.P. Ddum Gold Medal' (2007),
and 'Indian Society of Environmental Education and Research Gold Medal' (2007).
CIFE 'Pariwar' congratulates Dr. Dilip Kumar for his remarkable achievements and wishes many more
years of fruitful and glorious services for the global fisheries fraternity in general and Indian Nation
in particular.
DR. S.K. MISHRA WINS 'ISEE FELLOW AWARD 200S'
Dr. S.K. Mishra, Senior Scientist (Extension) at CIFE Mumbai
was conferred with ISEE Fellow Award 2008 by Indian Society
of Extension Education (lSEE), IARI, New Delhi, during a
National Seminar on "Innovative Extension Strategies for
Agricultural Development and Rural Prosperity" held at
Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar
during 18-20 December 2008. The Award was presented by Mr.
Nagmani, Hon'ble Agriculture Minister, Govt. of Bihar in the
presence of Dr. M.L. Choudhary, Vice-Chancellor of RAU, Dr.
V. V. Sadamate, Advisor (Agril.), Planning Commission and Dr.
Baldeo Singh, Jt. Dir (Extension), IARI-cum- Secretary, ISEE.
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ELECTRON BEAM IRRADIATION TO REDUCE ANTI-NUTRITIONAL FACTORS IN PLANT-BASED
AQUAFEED INGREDIENTS
Aquafeed industry is struggling to
include cheaper plant ingredients
to replace the costly animal
protein sources so as to prepare
cost effective fish feed. But
presence of many anti-nutritonal
factors limit their use in the
aquafeed. Though many
traditional methods are available
for reducing the anti-nutritonal
factors, but most of those are not
user-friendly. In this context use of
electron beam irradiation for
reducing anti-nutritonal factors
appears to be a novel approach,
user friendly. In one of the
MICROTRON
exclusive trial at CIFE in
collaboration with Board of
Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Dept. of Atomic Energy and Microtron Centre, Mangalore
University, it was found that 8/12 MeV microtron delivering energetic electron at the dose of 10 kGy
is optimum for reducing the tannin, HCN and phytic acid to maximum level of 60% in soybean,
rubber seed cake and cotton seed cake, which translates into higher weight gain and feed efficiency
in fish. It is a first endeavor of it's kind which offers a wide opportunity to be used in the aquafeed
industry.
DEVELOPMENT OF HEAVY METAL BIOSENSOR
E. coli - based heavy metal biosensors developed by FG&B Division respond to toxic levels of Zn/Cd,
Hg and Pb. They employ specific heavy metal responsive inducible gene promoters derived from
heavy metal resistant bacteria to control the expression of GFP reporter protein. Recently, these
recombinant sensor-reporter gene cassettes have been transferred to the E. coli genome into the A
attB site. They have altered sensitivity ranges compared to the ones containing the plasmid. Thus
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the detection range of the plasmid-based Hg • biosensor was detection range 10- 100 nM Hg2., while
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that of the integrated Hg • biosensor was detection range 100 - 1000 nM Hg • • Various methods of
bacterial immobilization were tested in order to obtain their long term storage, which is important
for developing water-testing kits based on these biosensors. Lyophilization and entrapment in
sodium alginate beads and sol-gel were tried. Sol-gel encapsulated cells were viable and
metabolically active for 105 days at 4°C compared to 45 days by other methods. Efforts are on to use
these bacteria for development of user friendly kits.
AmpR
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GFP
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Fig. 1a. Promoter derived from Serratia marcesens. Responds mainly
to Hg2 ' , but also to Cd 2• and Zn 2• at concentrations several magnitudes higher.
WORKSHOP ON IDEA GENERATION IN AQUACULTURE BIOTECHNOLOGY
Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai,
organized a two-day Workshop on "Idea Generation in
Aquaculture Biotechnology" sponsored by the Department
of Biotechnology, Govt. of India during 28 & 29 th August,
2008. The major objectives of the workshop were (i) To
generate innovative ideas with scientific rationale and
clearly defined objectives. (ii) To make a prioritized list of
researchable ideas and new project concepts and potential
network project proposals in the identified priority areas.
CTFe.
The workshop began with the remarks by Dr. S.c. Mukherjee, Joint Director, CIFE, and a brief
presentation on idea generation by Dr. George John , Advisor, DBT. The presentation was followed by
the remarks from Dr. Dilip Kumar, Director, CIFE, Dr. K. V. Rajendran , Principal Scientist and
Dr. S. Jahageerdar, Senior Scientist, coordinated the workshop .
A total of thirty-nine invitees including Dr. A.
K. Rawat, Principal Scientific Officer, DBT
participated in the workshop. The invitees
were scientists, researchers , teachers from
various public and private research
organizations, universities and other
academic institutions of the Country's
western region. Forty scientists from the
host institute participated in the workshop .
In the workshop , five workgroups on
Aquaculture Production, post-harvest and
non -food organisms; Aquaculture and Marine
Biotechnology; Aquatic Environment and Animal Health Management; Aquatic Animal Nutrition and
Physiology; and Aquatic Animal Genetics and Breeding were formed and researchable ideas and
concepts in the various fields of aquaculture were formulated and discussed. Each workgroup has
generated innovative ideas in their respective area and a prioritized list of researchable ideas and
concepts was compiled and submitted to the Department of Biotechnology, Govt. of India.
FISHERIES EXECUTIVES CONCLAVE HELD AT GANGTOK, SIKKIM
A Conclave of Senior Fisheries Executives from
North Eastern States of India was held at Gangtok,
Sikkim during 21-23 October 2008. The Conclave
was organized by Central Institute of Fisheries
Education, Mumbai in partnership with Fisheries
Directorate, Sikkim & ICAR Research Complex for
NEH Region, Meghalaya. The theme of the Meet
was 'Fisheries Sector Management'.
The Chief Guest of the Conclave was His Excellency
Governor of Sikkim, Shri. B. P. Singh. Shri T. W.
Barphungpa, Principal Secretary, Animal
Husbandry and Fisheries Department, Government
of Sikkim; Shri Lanungna Lakher, Commissioner of
Fisheries, Manipur were the Guest of Honour. Other
dignitaries present in the conclave were:
Dr. H. Rahman, Joint Director ICAR Research
Complex for NEH Region, Dr. P. Paul Pandian from
Planning Commission, Dr. M. Sinha, Fisheries
Advisor, Government of Tripura, Dr. Dilip Kumar,
Director, CIFE, Dr. S.c. Mukherjee, Joint Director,
CIFE, Mr. Bhutia, Director, Dept. of Fisheries,
Sikkim, Directors of NE States; Shri R.N.
Chaudhary, Director of Fisheries, Bihar, other
delegates from all the North Eastern States, CIFE faculty and Alumni.
The conclave was inaugurated by lighting of the lamp by His Excellency Shri B. P. Singh, Governor of
Sikkim. Dr. Dilip Kumar, Director, CIFE Mumbai welcomed the all the dignitaries and delegates. Mr. T.
W. Barphungpa, lAS, Principal Secretary, Govt. of Sikkim, said that the major challenges in fisheries
are technologies for sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, and infrastructure for post harvest
handling. Mr. Lanungna Lakher, Commissioner of Fisheries, Manipur, said that fisheries has been
neglected in North East States and they are not self sufficient. His Excellency the Governor of
Sikkim, Shri B. P. Singh congratulated CIFE for having taken up fine tuning of the Trickle Down
System (TDS) of Aquaculture as participatory model of aquaculture extension in 250 blocks in
Assam, Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur. Dr. S.c. Mukherjee, Joint Director, CIFE, Mumbai, proposed
the vote of thanks.
NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON FISH BEHAVIOUR AND 32
SOCIETY OF INDIAHELDATCIFE, MUMBAI
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CONFERENCE OF THE ETHOLOGICAL
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The 32 conference of the
Ethological Society and
National Symposium on fish
behaviour was organized at the
CIFE, Mumbai, on 16-17th
October, 2008 in association
with Indian Fisheries
Association (IFA) and
Ethological Society of India
(ESI). Prof. Geetha Bali, Vice
Chancellor, Karnataka State
Women's University, Bijapur,
was the Chief Guest at the
Inaugural function. Dr. S.c.
Mukherjee, Joint Director, CIFE Mumbai welcomed the participants. The participants included
academicians and scientists from different Fisheries Institutes of the ICAR, researchers and
students from several universities and colleges from various parts of the country. Details of the
program were spelt out by Convener of the symposium Dr. Latha Shenoy, Sr. Scientist, CIFE. The
book of Abstracts of the Symposium was released by the Chief Guest. The Guests of Honour were Dr.
S.N. Dwivedi, former Director of CIFE and Dr. B.N. Desai , former Director of NIO, Goa. Inaugural
address was delivered by Prof. Geetha Bali. The Organizing Secretary of the symposium Dr. P.K.
Pandey, Sr. Scientist, CIFE, proposed vote of thanks.
After the inaugurc..l function , Dr. Unnithan Memorial Lecture was delivered by Dr. V. V. Sugunan, ADG
(Fisheries), ICAR on the topic "Environmental Flow- How Much Water Should Flow Down the Rivers"?
Dr. Shakunthala Sridhara, Emeritus Scientist, Rodent Control (ICAR) University of Agricultural
Sciences, GKVK, Bangalore, delivered the keynote address on "Behavioural Toxicology of Pesticides
in Vertebrates". I?rof. B. N. Pandey, Ex. Professor &: Head, P. G. Department of Zoology, Magadh
University, Bodh Gaya, enlightened the gathering with special lecture - 'Animal behaviour Vs early
warning of ensuing natural disaster: Do animals have developed sixth sense' ?
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(IFE NEWS : July - December 2008
WORKSHOP ON "ACADEMIA-INDUSTRY INTERFACING"
Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai, organized a one-day Workshop on
. "Academia-Industry Interfacing" on 27thAugust, 2008. The major objectives of the workshop were
(i) To identify specific challenges and opportunities for the fishery industry and the academia in the
globalised context (ii) To identify specific areas of linkage and collaboration to exploit these
opportunities and address the challenges (iii) To evolve terms and strategies for partnership and the
implementation mechanism.
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The Workshop began with the remarks by Dr. S.c. Mukherjee, Joint Director followed by Dr. Dilip
Kumar, Director, CIFE. Dr. George John, Advisor, DBT, introduced the Small Business Innovation
Research Initiative (SBIRI) concepts of DBT Dr. K.V. Rajendran Principal Scientist and
Dr. Jahageerdar, Senior Scientist coordinated the workshop.
The design of the workshop was truly interactive and participatory in nature. For an effective
outcome towards promoting a fresh and holistic partnership building, the participants had an open
mind to exchange new perspectives and experiential wisdom of each other. They also came
prepared with requisite materials. The workshop had presentations by the experts from the
academia and the representatives from twelve fisheries/aquaculture industries. The presentations
were followed by open house discussion . The expectations of industry, academia and students were
revealed through the deliberations in the beginning, and finally the workshop discussed about the
complementary roles that each partner could play in filling the gaps.
WORKSHOP ON "ITK IN FISHERIES SECTOR" AT GUWAHATI
An inception workshop on "ITK IN FISHERIES
SECTOR" was organized by Central Institute of
Fisheries Education at Guwahati (Assam) during
19-20 September, 2008, in recognition of the
fact that fishers of India have a rich legacy of
indigenous knowledge, traditional practices
and customary rules and regulations. This
knowledge is developed from experiences and
has been enriched over centuries which have
been embedded in local cultures and traditions
from generations to generations. There is a
need to understand, respect and tap these
social resources for better governance of
fisheries. Careful documentation of this
knowledge will provide essential elements to
formulate management plans towards ecologically sustainable development.
The Chief Guest of the programme was Shri P. K. Barthakurji, lAS, Commissioner and Secretary
(Fisheries), Department of Animal Husbandry, Veterinary & Fisheries, Assam. The dignitaries Dr. A. K.
Roy, Director (Fisheries), Department of Fisheries, Assam and Mr. Debeshwar Malakar, Managing
Director, Assam Fisheries Development Corporation Limited, graced the occasion.
Dr. Dilip Kumar, Director CIFE, Mumbai, while addressing the gathering presented an overview of the
workshop and en.phasized on documenting of ITKs and recognizing the intellectual property rights
of the communities. He also stressed on the importance of sustainability issues. Dr. Kumar stressed
that the ownership of a particular ITK rests with the community and credit has to be always given to
the community. This was followed by finalizing the thematic areas by participatory discussion.
The programme was attended by 43 resource persons. The participants presented the information
on various ITKs being practiced by the local communities as per the open ended format which had
been sent to all participants before hand. This was followed by interactions. Following thematic
areas were identified : fisheries resources and habitat management, aquaculture (including
integrated farming), fish products and
production processes, crafts and gears,
fish baits and attractants, fishing
methods, plant piscicides, and
therapeutic applications. Guidelines for
preparation of presentations were
discussed thoroughly and work and
responsibilities were assigned. State
coordinator and thematic area wise
coordinators were identified. The
workshop had representation of resource
persons from different states of North
East. The programme was covered by
media and an interview of Director CIFE
was telecast on a television channel with a
wide coverage.
FIRST ALUMNI MEET OF (IFE
The first ever Alumni Meet of exCIFE students was held on 25
December, 2008, at the New
Campus Auditorium. The Alumni
of this premier Flagship
Institution of Fisheries Education
of ICAR are spread across the
globe representing various
sectors of Fishery Industries,
Universities, Multinational
Companies, Financial Institutions
etc besides occupying top
managerial positions in different
states and many Afro-Asian countries. The Alumni Meet was held for the first time to bring together
diverse Diaspora of CIFEANS on a common platform to reunite long lost friends, to help each other in
exchange of talent and -expertise in the professional work arena and contribute to the overall
development of the fisheries sector as a whole. The Alumni Meet aims to strengthen the existing
Network of Fisheries Professionals, provide support to the academia and contribute towards
employment generation and sector development opportunities. The Event turned out to be a grand
success with over 80 CIFEANS attending the event.
The event was inaugurated by Dr. Dilip Kumar,
Hon'ble Vice Chancellor and Director of CIFE. A
series of programmes right from self
introduction to panel discussions regarding
formation of Mandate, Vision and the General
Governing Body of the CIFE Alumni were held
through the pre and post lunch sessions under
the Chairmanship of the Hon'ble Vice
Chancellor. On this occasion, several faculty
members of the Institute including Joint
Director, Dr. S. C. Mukherjee; Registrar, Shri
Suresh Kumar; ex General Manager, NABARD Mr.
M.A. Upare; and Deputy General Manager
NABARD, Mr. M. Mehta, The Dean Academics, Dr.
GopalKrishna; Dr. M.P.S. Kohli and Dr. C.S.
Purushothaman were present. The present
President and Vice President of the PGSSU, CIFE,
Mumbai and other ex students also attended the
programme.
On this occasion, a six member Interim
Governing Body was constituted. The office
bearers of the Governing Body are: Mr. Sandipan
Patnaik (President), Dr. M. Mehta (Vice
President), Mrs. Paramita Banerjee Sawant and
Mr. Bhawesh Sawant (Jt. Secre-taries), Dr.
Naseem Akhtar (Cultural Secretary) and Ms.
Yamini Waravdekar (Treasurer). The day was
concluded by a gala cultural programme in the
evening.
NATIONAL EDUCATION DAY CELEBRATED AT CIFE
"As per the Ministry of Human Resource
Development's announcement on September 11,
2008, the Govt. of India has decided to
commemorate the birthday of Maulana Abdul Kalam
Azad, a great freedom fighter, an eminent
educationist and the first Union Minister of Education
of independent India by recalling his contribution to
the cause of education in India. As per the G.O.,
November 11 every year, from 2008 onwards, will be
celebrated as the National Education Day, without
declaring it a holiday".
CIFE Mumbai, India's First and top ranking Fisheries
University organized the First National Education Day
on 11 November, 2008 in the Conference Hall of Yari
Road Campus in which a large number of students and
staff members participated with lots of zeal and
fervour.
Dr. R. P. Raman, Sr. Scientist, worked as a Convener of
the event. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Raman
reminded the students and staff about the enormouS
contributions of this great son of India. Maulana Azad
had played a stellar role in establishing the IITs - liT at Kharagpur which was followed by other IITs at
Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi and Kanpur. Maulana Azad oversaw the establishment of a National
Education System with free primary education and modern institutions of higher learning. He stood
for a common educational structure of 10+2+3 throughout India. Among the new institutions he
established were the three National Academies viz the Sangeet Natak Academy (1953), Sahitya
Academy (1954) and Lalit Kala Academy (1954), and the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (1950).
He established the University Grants Commission (UGC) in 1956 by an Act of Parliament for
disbursement of grants and maintenance of standards in Indian universities. Maulana Azad was a
prolific writer with books in Urdu, Persian and Arabic notably amongst which is 'India Wins Freedom',
his political biography, translated from Urdu to English. Maulana's translation of Quran from Arabic
into Urdu called "Tarjaman-e-Quran", published in six volumes by the Sahitya Akademy in 1977 is
indeed his 'Magnum Opus". His other books include 'Gubar-e-Khatir', 'Hijr-o-Vasal', 'Khatbat-i-Azad',
'Hamari Azadi', and Tazkara'.
On this occasion, an Elocution Competition was organized for the Post Graduate and Ph.D. students
of this University. Based on the overall performance, the best performing students were declared
the winners.
CIFEANNUAL DAY CELEBRATIONS
CIFE family headed by Hon'ble
Director, Dr. Dilip Kumar, decided
to celebrate ClFE's Annual Day
celebrations as Fish Farmer's Day.
Dr. V.S. Somvanshi, Director
General, Fishery Survey of India
graced the occasion as Chief Guest.
On this day CIFE winners of 'Hiralal
Chaudhury Fisheries Foundation
Award, Jalihal Endowment Award,
and various Institutional Awards
were presented. Besides, winners
of various cultural, and sports competitions of CIFE Deemed University were also awarded with
medals and certificates.
Dr. Hiralal Chaudhury Fisheries Foundation Award
.:. Dr. S. Shabrinath, College of Fisheries, Mangalore (2006-'07),
.:. Dr. Jitendra Sundaray, Sr. Scientist, CIBA, Chennai (2007-'08)
Dr. Jalihal EndowmentAward
.:. Mr. Divu Damodaran, College of Fisheries, Mangalore (2006-'07)
.:. Mr. Tapas Chakraborty, CIFE, Mumbai (2006-'07)
.:. Mr. C.S. Tejpal, CIFE, Mumbai (2007-'08)
CIFE Institutional Awards
.:. Best Teacher
.:. Best Young Scientist
.:. Best Technical Staff
.:. Best Administrative Award
.:. Best Work in Hindi
Best Supporting Staff
.:. Best School Children Award
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Best Fish Farmer Award
Dr. Shyam Salim, Scientist (SS)
Dr. P.S. Ananthan, Scientist (5S)
Dr. P. Srinivasa Rao, Technical Officer (T-6)
Shri B. Laxman Rao, UDC, CIFE Kakinada Centre
Dr. Archana Sinha, PS, CIFE Kolkata Centre
Shri Shaik Vallisha, SSG-II, CIFE Kakainada Centre
Master Banisetti Harish (Std. - XII)
Son of Shri B. Laxman Rao, CIFE Kakinada
Master Syed Nazish Zaidi (Std. - X)
Son of Dr. S.G.S. Zaidi, Technical Officer, CIFE Mumbai
Shri Bablu Kumar Ghosh, Naihati (West Bengal)
Shri Sangaram Singh Rathore, Malola (Rajasthan)
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33RD MEETING OF THE BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
The 33rd Meeting of the Board of Management of the Institute was held on 21 st Nov. 2008 at CI FE Kolkata
Centre. Dr. Dilip Kumar, Director, CIFE, Mumbai, welcomed all the distinguished Members of the BOM and
informed about various Research, Educational and Extension activities of the Institute. He also informed
about completion of New Library Complex of the Institute and various other infrastructural development
activities undertaken by the Institute.
Dr. S. Ayyappan, Deputy. Director General (Fisheries), ICAR, New Delhi, thanked the Director, CIFE for
organizing the BOM Meeting at the Kolkata Centre. He expressed his satisfaction on all round
development in academics, trainings, infrastructure development and extension activities. Dr. Vijay B.
Mehta thanked ICAR and while expressing his obligation promised maximum contribution from his side as
Board Member for the development of the institution. Dr. Nagendra Sharma appreciated his involvement
to be associated with such a great Institute like CIFE, Mumbai ever since he was involved in oy.:~rall
agricultural education under ICAR and SAUs. Dr. Sharma suggested to give more emphasiz on the
development of infrastructure, hostel facilities, equipment and quality research work. He also
emphasized that value-addition may be given a priority. Research & education need to be geared up to
take up the challenges of ornamental fish culture, GLP & inventory of germ plasm & biosafety need to be
considered on top priority. Dr. M. K. R Nair opined that the vibrant activities at different fronts at the
Institute are due to dynamic leadership of Dr. Dilip Kumar at the institute level & support from Director
General & Deputy Director General (Fisheries). Dr. K. K. Vass appreciated the progress on research &
academic fronts & suggested that CIFE can play the lead role in academic sector for State Agricultural
Universities & Fisheries Colleges. Dr. W.S Lakra opined that CIFE has emerged as a major Centre of
Excellence in Fisheries Education & Research, Policy Planning and Formulation & linkages with national &
international organizations. Shri Deepak Gadre suggested to intiatiate specialized course on capture
fisheries & deep sea fishing for the fishing community. Shri Damodar Tandel (President's nominee)
opined that CIFE needs to organize training in capture fisheries, processing & marketing and, if possible ,
a group of experts may visit abroad to learnthe marketing strategies & value-added food products.
Expressing his views, the World Food Prize Laureate Dr. M.V. Gupta emphasized that research ideas
should be generated from the needs of the industry. CIFE must play an important role in impact training
to meet this gap. Dr. Gupta opined that although fisheries is a revenue earning sector and the
development programmes are run by the State Governments, the social and economic issues are not
given due importance across the discipline. The meeting ended with a vote of thanks by Dr. S.c.
Mukherjee, Joint Director, CIFE Mumbai.
CIFE IN "KISAN" EXHIBITION AT PUNE
INVITED GUEST LECTURES
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A guest lecture on "Orienting Fisheries Development in Emerging National and International
Scenario" was delivered by Professor (Dr.) Gopaljee Trivedi, Former Vice-Chancellor, Rajendra
Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar on 23'd September 2008 .
A guest lecture on "e-Aqua Sagu : A Case Study in Andhra Pradesh" was delivered by Dr. Smitha,
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In-charge, Fisheries Programmes of MediaAsia, Mumbai on 25 September 2008.
IMPORTANT EVENTS
(IFE NEWS: July - December 2008
TRAINING PROGRAMMES ATTENDED
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Dr. S.K. Mishra, Sr. Scientist participated in the training programme on "Training Management" held
at Extension Education Institute, Anand, Gujarat during 29 Dec., 2008 to 3 Jan., 2009 .
Dr. Swadesh Prakash, Sr. Scientist attended a training programme of Agricultural Policy Research
under NAIP project on "Visioning, policy Analysis and Gender (V-PAIGe)" conducted by NCAP, New
Delhi and IGIDR, Mumbai during 15th to 20th September, 2008 at Mumbai.
Dr. Gayatri Tripathi, Sr. Scientist , CIFE Mumbai attended "XXIV National Training Programme in
Electron Microscopy for Scientific Investigators" from 13-11-08 to 18-11-08 at Electron Microscopy
facility, department of Anatomy, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS
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Shri B.P. Sharma, lAS, Principal Secretary, Department of Animal and Fish Resources, Govt. og Bihar
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visited CIFE on 21 July, 2008 .
Dr. Robert T. Winterbottom, Chief of Party, Intergrated Protected Area Co-management, USA along
with Dr. Azaharul H. Mazaumdar, Environmental Team Leader, Dhaka visited CIFE on 23rd July, 2008 .
Six Bhutan delegates visited the CIFE , Mumbai, on the 10th September, 2008 .
Professor (Dr.) Gopaljee Trivedi , Former Vice -Chancellor, Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa,
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Bihar visited CIFE Mumbai on 23 September 2008 and delivered an invited lecture on 'Orienting
Fisheries Development in India' .
Mrs. Maya Govind, eminent Hindi poet and writer, visited CIFE Mumbai as Chief Guest of Hindi
Fortnight celebrations .
Dr. S. Ayyappan , Deputy Director General (Fisheries) , ICAR, New Delhi visited CIFE on 22 October,
2008 .
Visit of 4 Tanzanian officials from Ministry of Livestock Development headed by Dr. Sachindra M.
Das, Director, Central Veterinary Laboratory, Temeke Veterinary Mandeia Road, P.B. Box 9254 , Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania on 5th Nov., 2008 .
Dr. C.D. Mayee, Chairman, ASRB, New Delhi visited CIFE Mumbai on 7th Nov., 2008 .
Mr. Priydarshi Das, lAS, Principal Secretary, Fisheries and Animal Husbandry, Govt. of Andhra
Pradesh, visited CIFE Mumbai and held discussion about future plan for fisheries of A.P. on
08.12.2008 .
Mr. Ato Lakew Wondimu, Vice-President, Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia and Dr. P. Natarajan ,
Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences, Ambo University, Ethiopia visited CIFE Mumbai on
10th Dec., 2008 and discussions about bilateral collaboration on Aquaculture Technology and
Fisheries Education between the two countries.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
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CAS Training Programme on Seafood Microbiology and Quality Control during 08-29 January 2009 .
International Training Programme on Trickle down system of aquaculture extension during 15-28
January, 2009 .
Certificate / Diploma Courses under Professional Development Programme (PDP) of CIFE Deemed
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University, starting from 2 February 2009 in the following disciplines: 'Fisheries enterprise
Management' and 'Fisheries Development Management' .
ICAR sponsored "Winter School on Genome and Protein-based Techniques in Aquatic Animal Health
Management" during 2-22 February 2009 .
CAS Training Program on "Recombinant DNA Technology: Ideas to Products" during February 23 to
March 14, 2009 .
CAS Training Programme on "Alternative Aquaculture Technologies in the Context of the Present
Aquaculture Scenario" during 17 March to 6 April 2009 .
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20 All India Congress of Zoology during November / December, 2009 at CIFE Mumbai.
CIFE TRAINING OF BIHAR FISH FARMER BRINGS LAURELS
Dr. Sanjeevanand Thakur
A farmer from Araria district of Bihar had undergone training on "Fish and
Prawn Culture" has succeeded in increasing productivity per hectare in carp
culture. Dr. Sanjeevanand Thakur, a Doctorate, hailing from Balua village of
Araria district, Bihar has been cultivating Indian Major Carps since 1996 and
used to obtain 500 kg per acre production of carp harvest. He underwent
training at Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) Kakinada Centre
during 20-29 November, 2006 on "Fish and Prawn Culture" sponsored by the
Government of Bihar. Enthused by seeing and learning carp culture
technology adopted in Andhra Pradesh Dr. Thakur after returning to Bihar
started raising yearlings of IMe. Adopting pond management techniques
learned in trainihg he stocked the yearlings of catla (20%) and rohu (80 ,)~ ) @
6750 nos. per Ha (2700 nos. per acre) and achieved a record production in the
State by producing 5 tons/Ha (2000 kg/Acre) in a period of six months. He
repeated the same culture techniques and obtained almost the same
production in the next six months in the year 2007 itself.
Dr. Thakur who got inspired and motivated has set a target for himself to increase the productivity up to
7500 kg per hectare (3000 kg per acre) in the coming six months of crop period in this season . Dr. Thakur
who started with 7 acres has now decided to extend the farm area up to 20 acres. He is in touch with the
officer in charge , Dr. G. Venugopal and is obtaining guidance and direction in overcoming the problems he
is encountering viz. , control of Argulus infection and algal bloom, etc.
A farmer obtaining 1250 kg per hectare in six months before training is now able to produce 5000 kg per
hectare in the same period which reflects the potential of production enhancement and positive impact
of training given·by the CIFE Kakinada Centre. Impressed with the results achieved, the Government of
Bihar conferred Dr. Thakur with "Kisan ShreeAward".
FISH FARMERS DAY CELEBRATIONS AT KAKINADACENTRE
Centre celebrated Fish Farmers
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Day on 10 July 2008 at Kakinada
Campus . About 100 farmers along
with fish farmer trainees from
Bihar, officials of State govt., and
staff of the Centre participated in
the celebration. On this occasion,
two farmers viz. , Shri S. Shyamala
Rao of Kaikaluru (Krishna Dist.)
and Shri V. Ram Babu of I.
Polavaram (East Godavari Dist. )
were felicitated as best farmers.
Shri Mootha Gopala Krishna ,
Hon ' ble MLA of Kakinada
Constituency was the Chief Guest
of the function while Shri
Kumaraswamy, Project Director,
DRDA, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
and Shri G.P. Singh, AGM, GFCL, Kakinada were Guests of Honour.
felicitated the farmers.
Shri M. Gopalakrishna, MLA
FIELD DEMONSTRATIONS
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A field demonstration on "Freshwater
Fish and Prawn Farming" organized
for the students of B. Sc (Zoology)
from Layola Academy, Secunderabad
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on 09 September, 2008 .
A field demonstration on "Freshwater
Fish and Prawn Culture" conducted
for the students of Railway Degree
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College , Secunderabad on 16
September 2008 .
A group of 32 fish farmers from Tamil
Nadu visited the Freshwater Fish
Farm at Balabhadrapuram along with
two officers on 19 November 2008.
Farmers were given demonstrations on "Magur hatchery and seed production and freshwater
prawn culture" .
A group of 20 fish entrepreneurs, hatchery owners and farmers were given demonstration on
"Shrimple - The Diagnostic Kit for Detecting WSSV" , organized by CIFE Kakinada Centre on 03rd
December, 2008 .
TRAINING PROGRAMMES
A total of eight short term training programmes were conducted during the period under report in
which 187 farmers / intrepreneurs / in-service officer / students were trained.
PARTICIPATION IN TRAINING/ WORKSHOP/ EXTENSION PROGRAMMES
Dr. G. Venugopal, Principal Scientist and OIC participated in the following Workshops / Seminar /
Meetings / Events:
.!+£ Participated in the Workshop on "Prospects of Murrel farming" at Hyderabad organized by
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NFDB, Hyderabad on 6 September 2008 .
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Participated in the Workshop on "Utilisation Of Water Resources for Fish Culture in North Bihar"
at Bettiah held during 31 October to 1 November, 2008 and delivered talks on "Magur farming"
and "Common diseases of carps".
·:·E Participated in the "National Consultative Meeting on Marine Fisheries Policy" conducted by
World Bank and Ministry of Agriculture During 6-7 November, 2008 at Hyderabad .
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Participated in 8 Indian Fisheries Forum held at Kolkata during 22-25 November. 2008.
Dr. G .Venugopal, Principal Scientist & OIC was assigned to establish Magur hatchery in Bihar for
conducting result demonstration. He identified a farm where the hatchery was proposed to be
established and submitted the project proposals with tentative budget estimates.
Dr Shiva Pratap Singh , Scientist attended a refresher course training programme on "Concept,
Priorities and Methodologies in Research Management" held during 21.08.2008 to 10.09.2008 at
Academy of Agriculture Research Management, CCS HAU, Hisar, Haryana.
Dr. P. Rami Reddy, Technical Officer (T-7-8) and Dr. J. Krishna Prasad, Technical Officer (T-6)
participated in one day national seminar on "Best Management Practices for Sustainable
Freshwater Aquaculture" at Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh organized by Byrraju Foundation
(BFNSA- 2008) on 12.11.2008.
NEWS FROM CIFE ROHTAK CENTRE
SHRI RAO INDERJEET SINGH, HON'BLE UNION MINISTER OF STATE FOR DEFENSE PRODUCTION
VISITS CIFE ROHTAK CENTRE
Rao Inderjeet Singh, Hon'ble Union Minister of
State for Defense Production visited CIFE Rohtak
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Centre on 25 July, 2008. He was shown various
activities like milkfish, mullets, pearl spot and
tiger prawn culture. Seed production in scampi
and magur hatcheries were also shown to the
visiting dignitaries. Use of aqua lining in ponds
for seepage control was the main interest for
the Hon'ble Minister.
Dr. Dilip Kumar, Director & Vice Chancellor of
CIFE Deemed University, welcomed the Hon'ble
Minister and other dignitaries and informed the august audience that the institute started research
activities in Haryana way back in 1981-'82 which was inaugurated by Rao Birender Singh, the then
Union Minister Agriculture & the father of Shri Rao Indrajeet Singh. He emphasized that the Centre
was committed for the welfare of the local farmers and ready to help farmers by training them in
various aquaculture technologies. Dr. S.
Ayyappan, (DDG) Fisheries, ICAR, New Delhi
expressed that with the success of the saline
water aquaculture technologies developed by
CIFE Rohtak Centre, the marine seafood
delicacies which we used to import form
coastal states can be produced in the land
locked inland states itself. The other
dignitaries present on the occasion were: Mr. P.
V. Singh, Director of Fisheries, Govt. of
Haryana and Dr. D. S. Sayal, Director of Punjab
Fisheries. On this occasion, more than 100 fish
farmers also attended the programme.
COMMERCIAL FARMING OF TIGER SHRIMP IN INLAND GROUND SALINE WATER
CIFE has successfully demonstrated commercial
farming of "Tiger shrimp" (Penaeus mandan) in inland
ground saline water of Haryana through research
innovation at its Lahli-Baniyani Fish Farm, Rohtak
(Haryana). Tiger shrimp did not survive in raw inland
saline waters due to ionic difference with seawater. The
scientists of CIFE have however demonstrated that this
shrimp can be commercially farmed in inland saline
waters with cost effective ionic management. In a
recent trial, the seed of tiger shrimp was stocked in two
identical ponds of 0.25 ha with seed imported from
Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh) @ 44,000/ha (PL-10) for
4-months culture duration in 10 ppt salinity. The results indicated an overall survival of 60% with a
net production of 660.0 kg/ha in 115-days culture duration. Since the culture duration for securing
the crop of tiger shrimp is only 4-summer months, the farmers can easily take two crops per year
between March-November in North Western States of India. The technology developed by CIFE may
be highly useful in terms of emerging problems of soil and water salinity.
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NEWS FROM CIFE ROHTAK CENTRE
SHORT-TERM TRAINING PROGRAMMES
A short-term training programme
was Organized on "scampi
hatchery management using under
ground sub saline water" from 15 24 September 2008 at CIFE, Rohtak
Centre. Nine participants
attended the programme, these
include seven participants from
the state fisheries departments of
Punjab, Gujarat and rajasthan,
one from ICAR institute (haryana)
and one entrepreneur from
maharashtra . The trainees were
exposed to class- room lectures,
practicals and field works on the topics of prawn hatchery management and grow - out practices.
The participants also interacted with the prawn farmers of haryana state at three farm sites in
Rohtak and karnal districts. The valedictory function of the programme was graced by Dr. B. N.
Nanda, Director (Inland Fisheries), Department of A.H . D & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture, New
Delhi.
Two Short Term Training Programmes under Niche Area Excellency Project on Inland Saline
Aquaculture Management and Development were organized during 24 - 29 November, 2008 and 1-6
December, 2008. 22 participants attended the programme, these include seventeen participants
from the state Fisheries Department of Haryana and two private fish farmers from Rohtak. The
trainees were exposed to class- room lectures, Practicals and field works on the topics of Inland
Saline Aquaculture Management and Development. Trainees were also exposed to various aspects of
fish and prawn culture and breeding.
DR. V. K. SHARMA, TAKES OVERAS NATIONAL PRESIDENT OF ARSSF
Dr. V. K. Sharma, Principal Scientist & OIC of the CIFE Rohtak Centre took over as National President
of Agriculture Research Service Scientist Forum (ARSSF), which represents the scientific community
of the ICAR.
VISIT OF SCIENTIST DELIGATION
Dr. Bonami, Eminent Shrimp
Pathologist, France, Dr. Breijil,
Eminent Prawn Pathologist, France,
Dr. Arun Ninawe, Vice Chancellor,
Maharashtra Animal & Fishery Science
University & Dr. Sahul Hameed, OlE
expert visited CIFE, Rohtak Centre on
26 October, 2008. They inspected
various activities going on at the
Centre and expressed happiness over
the research activities and pioneering
contributions of the Centre in saline
water aquaculture in the country.
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FIRST SUCCESSFUL BREEDING AND SEED PRODUCTION OF RARE FISH SPECIES OSTEOBRAMA
. BELANGEERI (PENGBA)
The breeding of a rare fish species Pengba (Osteobrama be/angeeri) was done on successfully at CIFE
Powarkhed Centre on 28.07.2008 under controlled condition in a D-85 hatchery facility of the
Centre. A total of 60,000 spawn of pengba were produced out of which 10,000 fingerlings could be
raised. The fingerlings are being reared at fish farm of this Centre for further propagation of this
species. This achievement is first of its kind in the country for the breeding and seed production of
pengba. This effort will further add to the conservation measures of this rare species.
Training Programs
Training programme
1.
STP on 'Fish cu lture'
Duration
28-07-2008 to
No. of
Participant
Category of
Participation
20
Fish fa rmers from
Dist. Dindiri, M. P.
02 /08 / 2008
2.
STP on 'Fish culture'
05-08-2008 to
11-08-2008
21
Fish farmers from
Dist - Dindiri , M.P.
3.
STP on 'Carp hatchery
management for
maintaining genetic quality'
20-08-2008 to
29-08-2008
5
Participants from
diff erent States
PARTICIPATION IN IMPORTANT MEETINGS 1 SEMINARS / EVENTS ETC.:
Dr.Somdutt, Principal Scientist & OIC attended the
follwing Workshopsl Meetings.:.
XVI Extension Council Meeting held on 08.11.08 at
CIFE,Mumbai.
.:.
XXXIII Board of Management Meeting held on
21 st.November,2008 at CIFE Centre, Kolkotta .
•:.
Eighth Indian Fisheries Forum inaugural session
held at Kolkata on 22.11.08 .
National Workshop (Hindi) on "Uttar Bihar Ke
•:.
Jalsroton Ke Upyog evam Utpaadan" held at Betia
(West Champaran), Biharon 31.10.08 & 01.11.08.
Di stinguished Vi sit ors
.:.
Dr. S.N. Dwivedi visited CIFE Powarkheda Centre on 8th August, 2008
Advisory Committee Meeting of this Centre.
to attend the first
NEWS FROM CIFE KOLKATA CENTRE
DR. HIRALAL CHAUDHURY GRACES FISH FARMER'S DAY CELEBRATIONS AT CIFE, KOLKATA CENTER
Kolkata Center of Central Institute of Fisheries Education
celebrated Fish Farmer's Day on 10t h July 2008. This
special occasion became memorable as Prof. Hiralal
Chaudhury; the 'Father of Induced Breeding in India'
inaugurated the programme as Chief Guest. Many other
dignitaries like Dr. P. Das, former Director, NBFGR,
Lucknow; Dr.C. Saha former Director, CIFA, Bhubaneswar;
Prof. Kuldip Singh , forme r Principal, CIFE, Kolkata
Center; Dr.K.C. Dora, Dean , WBUA&FS , Kolkata and Dr.
K.R. Naskar, Officer-in-Charge CIFRI Center, Salt Lake
City, Kolkata were also present during the celebrations.
On this occasion, a pamphlet in Bengali on "Integrated fish farming '" was released by the Chief
Guest. Besides, more than 100 farmers including many progressive fish farmers from Meghalaya
participated in the event. Eleven progressive fish farmers of the region including Shri Babloo Ghosh,
Shri Ashish Sarkar, Shri Nirmal Biswas were felicitated. Ademonstration session was also organized in
which the progressive fish farmers discussed adopted technologies and success with the small fish
farmers and visitors. Besides , an Exhibition on Aquaculture Technologies was organized for the
benefit of the farmers.
SHORT TERM TRAINING PROGRAMME
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A total of six training programmes were conducted at CIFE, Kolkata Centre during JulyDecember 2008 which were as follows:
A 10 days training programme on "Ornamental Fish Breeding and Culture" at CIFE, Kolkata
Centre for 21 participants during 16-25 July 2008 .
On -job training programme for a group of 25 students of Degree part-II , Industrial Fish &
Fisheries, Jawaharlal Nehru College, Dehri-on-Sone (Rohtas) w.e. f . 18.7.08 to 02.08.08 .
Training programme on "Ornamental Fish Breeding and Culture" for 27 Fish farmers sponsored
by MPEDA, Kolkata during 9-13
September, 2008.
Training programme on "Preparation
of Value added Fish Products" for 15
women from Bettiah (West
Champaran), Bihar during 10-16
October, 2008.
On-job training programme on "Fish
Microbiology and Parasitology' for 18
students of Industrial Fish & Fisheries
Graduates from APC College, Kolkata
during 17 -25 October, 2008 .
Training programme on " Ornamental Fish Culture and Fish Diseases" for 6 students of Industrial
Fish and Fisheries from J. L. N. College, Dehri-on-Sone (Rohtas), Bihar during 10-20
November 2008.
FIELD EXPOSURE PROGRAMMES FOR FISH FARMERS
Field exposure training programmes for fish farmers of Assam, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu and Sikkim
were organized by CIFE Kakinada Centre, during July to December 2008 in which 80 participating
farmers were trained.
EXHIBITIONS:
A total of seven Exhibitions were organized by CIFE Kolkata
Centre during the reporting period:
.:.
12th National Expo at Central Park, Salt Lake City,
Kolkata during 5-10 September 2008 .
•:. Agro Protech 2008, Second Green Revolution Summit
ft Expo during 24-26 September 2008 at Science City,
Kolkata .
Exhibition at Bettiah, Bihar during Seminar-cum•:.
Training on "Utilization of water resources for fish
culture in North Bihar" during 31 st October to 1st
November, 2008 .
Exhibition during 8th Indian Fisheries Forum, Kolkata
•:.
during 22-26 November, 2008 .
•:.
Exhibition at Krishi-Silpa ft Banijya Me:a during 9-15
December 2008 .
•:.
Exhibition at All India Seminar on "Recent trends in
processing and marketing of fishery and horticulture
products held at Institution of Engineers during 19-20
December 2008 .
•:.
Exhibition during National Seminar on "Biodiversity
and Human Health" held during
29-31 December,
2008 at Guahati, Assam.
WORKSHOP/MEETINGS CONDUCTED
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Participatory workshop for restructuring the
PGDIF Course at CIFE, Kolkata Centre during 2122 July 2008 .
33rd Board of Management Meeting on 21 st
November 2008 .
Advisory Committee Meeting for the development of CIFE, Kolkata Centre
WORKSHOP/MEETINGS ATTENDED
Dr. Archana Sinha, Principal Scientist ft OIC CIFE Kolkata Centre attended the following
Events/Workshops/ Meetings:
.:. Attended the "Workshop on Creation and Dissemination of Knowledge" organized by
International Management Institute, New Delhi at NITTTR, Chandigarh during 15-17 October
2008 .
Attended meeting of NFDB-NCAP project on "Exploring market opportunities for fisheries
•:.
sector in India" on 24 October 2008 at CIFRI, Barrackpore .
•:. Attended Regional Committee-II meeting during 26-27 September 2008 at OUAT, Bhubaneswar.
DISTINGUISHED VISITORS:
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Dr. Bob Winter bottom, Chief Manager and Dr. Azhar Mazumdar, Team Leader USAID/Dhaka
Dr. S. Ayyappan, DDG (Fy) ,ICAR, New Delhi
Dr. V.V. SugunanADG (Inland Fy), ICAR, New Delhi.
CIFEIANS KEEP INSTITUTE'S FLAG FLYING HIGH ...
(ontlnulng wlth the glorloUS tradltlons of yesteryears, thls year also (IFE students have
made the Instltutlon proud by their brilllant performance in ARS Examinatlon. Out of a total
of 8 posts advertised by the Agrlcultural SClentlsts Recrultment Board ln Flshery Sciences
category, (IFE students have bagged 7 posts through All India (ompetltlve Examlnation
(ARS). The names of the successful candidates are as follows: Mr. Kundan Kumar, Ph.D.
Scholar, Fish pathology and Microblology Divlsion, Mr. Prem Kumar, Ph.D. Scholar,
Aquaculture dlvlsion; Miss Bijl Xavier, Ph.D. Scholar, Flsh Nutrltlon and Biochemistry
dlvlsion; Mr. Muralidhar, A.P., Ph.D. Scholar, Aquaculture division; Mr. Rajesh, N., Ph.D.
Scholar, Aquaculture divlsion and Mr. Ramesh Rathod, Ph.D. Scholar, Aquaculture dlvision.
Besides one of the (IFE students Dr. Mrs. Neetu Shahi, M.F.Sc. (FGB) has been selected asARS
Sdentist in Animal Biotechnology. The '(IFE Pariwar' wishes them a very bright and
successful career ahead.
BEST FISHERIES GRADUATE OF INDIAAWARDS
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Mr. Antony Jesu Prabhu, M.F.Sc. Scholar, Fish Nutrition and Biochemistry division has
bagged 'Dr. H. P. ( Shetty Gold Medal' for securing second position in PFGF Examination to
select Best Flsherles Graduate of India.
Mr. Blswajit Bal, M.F.Sc. Scholar, Post Harvest Technology division has bagged 'Dr. T.J.
Verghese Gold Medal' for securing fourth position in PFGF Examination.
Mr. Dhamotharan. K., M. F. Sc. Scholar, Fish Pathology and Microbiology division has won
'Dr. K. V. Devaraj Gold Medal' for securing fifth position in PFGF Examination.
IMPORTANT PLACEMENTS
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Mr. Binay Rajan, M. F. Sc. of Fish pathology and Microbiology division has joined as
Research Assistant in Bodo University, Norway.
•:. Mr. Sanjay Kumar Das, Ph.D. Scholar of Aquaculture division has joined as Agriculture
Offlcer ln Punjab National Bank:'
.:. Mr. Subrat Sahoo, Ph.D. Scholar of Fish Genetics and Biotechnology divislon has jOlned
.' as Probationary Officer in Indian Overseas Bank .
•:. Mr. Niladri Bihari Prasad Nanda, Ph.D. Scholar of Aquaculture division has joined as
Agriculture Officer in Federal Bank .
•:. Miss Nagarathna, R., Ph. D. Scholar of Aquaculture divislon has jOlned as Admlnlstratlve
Officer ln Agricultural Insurance (ompany Pvt. Ltd. Bengalooru .
•:. Mr. Subodh Kumar, M.F.Sc. Scholar of Aquaculture, Mr. Prem Kumar, M.F.Sc. Scholar of
Fish Nutrition and Biochemistry, Mr. Shyam Majhi, M.F.Sc. Scholar of Fish Business
Management, Mr. Sunil Kumar Suman, M.F.Sc. Scholar of Flsheries Resource
Management and Mr. Subhasri Prasad, M.F.Sc. Scholar of Fisheries Resource
Management have joined as Marketing and Recovery Officer in State Bank of India.
BLOOD DONOR'S CLUB, CIFE
With the creation of Blood Donor's Club in (IFE, a new chapter has
been added in students social welfare activities. Many students
have voluntarily donated blood to save life of others. A full fledged
blood donation camp was organized on the eve of National Human
th
Rights Day on 10 December 2008 in (IFE in collaboration with
Rotary Club of Mumbai and Lilavati Hospital, Bandra (W). A large
numbers students number of students donated blood voluntarily in
the camp.
Name of the
Students
Date of
Viva - voce
Thesis Title
Nitai Saha
16-01-2008
Pigmen tati on and breedi ng perfo rmance
of Swordtail (Xi phophorus helleri, Heckel
1848) by using natural colour additives and
essential fatty acids in artificial feed
lAC - 167
2002-05
Laxmi Prasad
28-01 -2008
Effect of dietary probiotics on the
growth performance and metabolic
responses in giants freshwater prawn ,
Macrobrachium resenbergii (de Man)
lAC - 210
2004-06
Dhananjay Kumar
Varma
07-02-2008
Study on functiona l ef ficacy of testis and
cryogenci preservation of male gametes
of mrigal, Cirhinus mrigala (Ham.)
FNB - 195
2003-06
Deepesh Debnath
21 -02 -2008
Growth , digestive and metabolic response
of Labeo rohita fingerling to different
dietary protein levels .
FRM - 181
2003-06
Shahnawaz Ali
25-02-2008
Quantitative Biodiversity of Crustaceans
and Molluscs of Se lected Intert idal Shores
of Mumbai.
IAC- 158
2001-04
Haribabu Pu nati
10-03-2008
Aquaculture of Macrobrachium rosenbergii
(de Man. 1879) in Andhra Pradesh:
A stress related pathological study.
PHT - 139
2001-04
Jyotiranjan Nayak
27-03-2008
Effect on n-3 Polyun satu rated fatty acids
f rom fis h on Dalton's lymphoma ascite
and liver cancer i n mice
MC-1 49
2001-04
A. Chand rasekhar
Rao
26 -03-2008
Some studies on reproductive Physiology
of the female Grouper. Epinephelus
diacanthus (Valenciennes)
PHT - 200
2003 -06
Zynudheen A. A.
07-05-2008
Biochemical, Microbiological and
Nutri tion al Evaluation of Fermented
Fish Silage.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
PHT-199
FRM-233
FPM-215
IAC-240
PHT-222
FNB-218
FB-193
MC-225
FB-1 92
Name of the student
Mr. P. Krishnan
Mr. A. Surendraraj
Mr. Suriya Narayan Datta
Mr. Rajesh Kumar
Ms. Vasantha P.
Mr. Mohan e.O.
Ms. Sona Yengkokpam
Ms. Neetu Shahi
Ms. G. Annie Selva Sonia
Mr. Binod Kumar Choudhary
...
2005-08
2003 -06
2005-08
2004-07
2005-08
2004-07
2004-07
2003 -06
2004-07
2003-06
Viva-voce
15.09.2008
30.09.2008
14.10.2008
14. 10.2008
29.10.2008
18.11.2008
18.11.2008
18. 11 .2008
28.1 1.2008
16.12.2008
8.39
7.70
9.05
8. 19
7.68
7.65
9.04
8.69
8. 31
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FROM THE DIRECTORIS DESK
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Dear CoUeagues & Friends
Innovations and innovative approaches are the
essential ingredients for the life line of any
knowledge generating institution, striving for
harnessing new opportunities and addressing
emerging challenges.
These require cross
fertilization of ideas, sharing of experiences and
dialogue between various institutions and
stakeholders on continuing basis. Infrastructure
and knowledge sharing facilities boost such
initiatives to move much further. Readers will be
pleased to note that during the period covered by
this newsletter a number of such initiatives have
been taken up by this Institute. CIFE organized a
'Conclave of Senior Fisheries Executives' from North
Eastern States at Gangtok, Sikkim to gather
feedback on the policy elements identified through
a series of five 'Zonal Fisheries and Aquaculture
Policy' workshops across the country, as well as to
identify various internal and external issues impinging on development of
fisheries sector in North Eastern States and evolve appropriate policy
interventions. The 'Idea Generation Workshop' sponsored by DBT offered
excellent opportunity for scientists of several R&D organizations, both in
public and private sector, to share their experiences and generate ideas for
upstream research projects under partnership mode. The 'Academia-Industry
Interface' workshop further added impetus to our initiatives in this direction.
The area of "fish behavior" though bears high potential for its application in
bio-resource conservation and management and even promotion of sustainable
fisheries and aquaculture, remained ignored for quite some time. CIFE has
taken initiative in this direction by hosting the 32nd Conference of Ethological
Society of India and organizing "National Symposium on Fish Behavior".
The Library which is a critical need for advancement of knowledge was further
strengthened during this period. The state-of-the-art New Library Complex of
CIFE which was inaugurated by the Hon'ble Union Minister of Agriculture Shri
Sharad Pawar jee in the gracious presence of Dr. Mangla Rai jee, Secretary,
DARE and Director General of ICAR and Dr. S. Ayyappan, Deputy Director
General (Fisheries) of ICAR, is going to further support CIFE in playing its
important role as an 'Institutions of Excellence' in fisheries higher education in
the country. This Library has been developed as a National Facility catering to
the needs of both academia and entrepreneurs in the field of fisheries,
aquaculture and allied sciences. I am sure, various institutions and
stakeholders of fisheries sector will immensely benefit from this facility.
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Hindi Pakhwada
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Honours & Awards
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Research Highlights
9
Seminar / Symposia / Workshop
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15
First Alumni Meet of CIFE
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Personalia
National Education Day
Celebrations
CIFE Annual Day Celebrations
Board of Management Meet
News from CIFE Kakinada Centre
News from CIFE Rohtak Centre
News from (I FE Powarkheda (entre
News from CIFE Kolkata Centre
CIFE Students' News
From the Director's Desk
Credits
Published by:
Dr. Dilip Kumar
Director
Guidance:
Dr. S. C. Mukherjee
Joint Director
Editor-in-Chief
Dr. R. P. Raman
Editorial Committee:
Dr. K. V. Rajendran
Dr. G. Venugopal
Dr. K. K. Jain
Dr. S. N. Ojha
Dr. A. Vennila
Dr. Gayatri Tri pathi
Hindi Editing:
Shri P. K. Das
Dr. R. P. Uniyal
Design:
Dr. R. P. Raman
Shri D. Bhoomaiah
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