ICAR-Central Institute Of Freshwater Aquaculture

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Dr Surabhi Rai, Joint Secretary (Marine Fisheries), visited ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar, on 22 June. She interacted with scientists, visited the institute farm facilities, and discussed technology dissemination, skilling, pearl farming value chains and quality fish seed production.

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Pedalling towards fitness, fun and a healthier India! 🚴‍♂️

ICAR-CIFA organized a Cycling Event under Fit India Mission – Khelo India on 03 May 2026 at ICAR-CIFA Campus, Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar.

#FitIndia #KheloIndia #CyclingEvent #ICARCIFA #StayHealthy #icarindia

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ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar, organized a Fish Harvest Mela and live fish sale on April 3, 2026, attracting more than 300 local community members, who purchased more than one tonne of fish from thirteen different varieties.

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ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar hosted #MatsyaGyanUtsav2026 on April 2 with 1,000+ students and 55 teachers from 22+ schools and colleges. Students explored aquaculture through live demos, fish exhibits, documentaries and hands-on sessions. @nfdbindia @FisheriesGoI @icarindia

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Dr. K. K. Tripathy, Joint Secretary, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), on 27 March 2026 Interacted with farmers, FPOs, entrepreneurs and scientists, appreciated CIFA’s contributions to freshwater aquaculture, farmer empowerment and India’s blue economy.

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The Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems begins today in New Delhi. Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu inaugurates the 3-day conference in the presence of Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Celebrating women driving change in agriculture. #GCWAS2026

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Boosting aquaculture in Bihar! 🐟🧬
​ICAR-CIFA conducted a 5-day training on "Genetic Management of Carp Broodstock" for state officials.
​Focus:
✅ Quality Seed Production
✅ PIT Tagging
✅ Advanced Hatchery Tech (RAS/IPRS)
​Empowering the sector! 🇮🇳
​#ICAR #CIFA #Fisheries

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The #ICAR Zonal Sports Tournament (Eastern Zone–2025) kicked off today at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar!
​Hosted by ICAR-CIFA, the 4-day event was inaugurated by Dr. M. L. Jat, DG, ICAR. Over 720 athletes from 24 institutes are competing in 39 events.

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The Odisha Government & ICAR-CIFA signed a 5-year MoU (Nov 21, 2025) backed by ₹5 Crore funding to save the Mahanadi Mahseer, the state fish! This critical partnership will drive research on breeding and reintroduction in the river. #OdishaFisheries #WorldFisheriesDay

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ICAR-CIFA & KVK Khordha organized the live streaming of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi releasing the 21st installment of #PMKISAN & inaugurating the South India Natural Farming Summit.

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🇮🇳🤝🇸🇱 Under the WorldFish South–South Collaboration, ICAR delegation participated in the India–Sierra Leone Roundtable on Aquaculture and Fisheries, reinforcing partnerships for sustainable aquaculture, technology transfer, and blue economy growth. 🌊🐟 #ICAR #WorldFish

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ICAR-CIFA signed agreements with PisciCare Pvt. Ltd. and Alarnath Farmers Producers Company Ltd. under its ABI Centre, strengthening support for innovation & entrepreneurship in aquaculture

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ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar signed an MoU with M/s Jasoda Hatchery, Bhadrak, Odisha to establish a multiplier unit for genetically improved AhR-Jayanti Rohu & CIFA-Amrit Catla.

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Mark your calendars!
The 14th Indian Fisheries & Aquaculture Forum (IFAF) will be held on November 18–20, 2026 at ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar, under the aegis of the Asian Fisheries Society Indian Branch. Stay tuned as we bring you more updates! @icarindia @FisheriesGoI @nfdbindia

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On 19th September, 200+ participants joined today’s virtual training on Brood Bank Management
Insights shared by Shri Sagar Mehra (JS, Inland, DoF, GoI) & Dr. P.K. Sahoo (Director, ICAR-CIFA).
Focus: genetic purity, broodstock health, nutrition & tech-enabled monitoring.

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India Meteorological Department signed MoUs with @icar_nivedi, @IcarPoultry, @icarcifa & @ICAR_IIHR at @moesgoi HQ, on 16 September 2025.
Together, we aim to build tailored, sector-specific weather advisories for horticulture, dairy, livestock, poultry & inland fisheries bringing weather closer to farmers’ needs.

#IMD #MoES #WeatherBasedAdvisories #ClimateSmartAgriculture #AgrometAdvisory #ServicesDivision.

@PMOIndia @moesgoi @Ravi_MoES @DrJitendraSingh @ndmaindia @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive @PIB_India @mygovindia @AgriGoI

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🌦️🤝 Proud moment for ICAR-CIFA!
On 16 Sept 2025, @icarcifa joined hands with @Indiametdept at @moesgoi HQ through an MoU to deliver tailored weather advisories for inland fisheries & aquaculture. 🐟

#ICARCIFA #IMD #MoES #ClimateSmartAquaculture #AgrometAdvisory

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The National Workshop on “Species Prioritization in Aquaculture & Genetic Improvement” began today at ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar (01–02 Sept 2025).
Experts, policymakers & farmers will deliberate on priority species across freshwater, brackishwater, coldwater & marine sectors.

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During the State-Level #PMKISANDiwas celebration at ICAR-CIFA, Hon’ble CM of Odisha Shri Mohan Charan Majhi witnessed CIFA’s achievements in aquaculture—including Jayanti Rohu, Amrti Catla, indigenous & ornamental fish, and other farmer-friendly technologies and products

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Hon'ble CM of Odisha Shri Mohan Charan Majhi graced the State-Level #PMKISANDiwas celebration at ICAR-CIFA on 2 Aug 2025. Over 3500 farmers joined the event, aligned with the 20th instalment release by Hon'ble PM. #PMKISAN #OdishaAgriculture #ICARCIFA