ICAR Central Institute of Fisheries Technology

ICAR-CIFT is a national institute set up in 1957 to cater the research activities of harvest and post harvest sector of fisheries.

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ICAR-CIFT invites applications for a Hands-on Training Programme on Pre-processing and Drying of Fish
📅 15–16 June 2026
📍 Kochi
☀️ Solar-hybrid drying technologies
🔬 Scientific fish processing
Fee: ₹2000
Hostel accommodation available
📧 [email protected]
📞 0484-2412412

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🦐♻️ ICAR-CIFT signs MoA with Saint Marines LLP for transfer of technologies to produce:

🔬 Umami Peptides
🦴 Bio-Calcium

from shrimp shell waste.

🚀 Start-up incubation support through ABI Centre
🌱 Promoting circular economy & seafood waste valorisation

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🎓🌾 ICAR-CIFT organized an invited talk on “Agribusiness in India: Entrepreneurial Opportunities” by Prof. Sukhpal Singh of Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad under #KhetiBachaoAndolan.
💡 Innovation-driven enterprises
🌾 Value-chain approach
🤝 Value sharing with farmers

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🏆 Patent Granted!

Scientists of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology have received a patent for an Antioxidative Biocomposite Film developed from fish skin gelatin, chitosan & chitooligosaccharides derived from seafood processing by-products.

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A 5-day onboard training on Orientation on Deep Sea Fishing Practices was successfully conducted at ICAR–CIFT, Kochi, jointly organized by NCDC&ICAR–CIFT
10 fishers, including 4 women, received hands-on training aboard FV Harita on deep-sea fishing, safety & sustainable practices

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A 5-day training on “Orientation on Deep Sea Fishing Practices,” jointly organized by NCDC & ICAR–CIFT, began today at ICAR–CIFT. 🚢
10 fishers from Gujarat & Puducherry, including 4 women, are participating. Hands-on training will be conducted onboard FV Harita of ICAR–CIFT.

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ICAR-CIFT organized an MGMG Awareness Programme on Balanced Use of Fertilizers at Chengallur, Thrissur on 22 May 2026
Sessions on CIFT Microboost & soil testing
10 Microboost packets distributed to farmers
25 participants attended
By ICAR-CIFT
#ICAR #CIFT #MGMG 🌱

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ICAR-CIFT conducted a Farmers’ Awareness Campaign on Balanced Use of Fertilizers at Ezhacherry, Kottayam on 21 May 2026
🌿Promoted organic farming & sustainable nutrient management
♻️Demonstrated Panchagavya, Jeevamritham & CIFT Bio-Booster
By ICAR-CIFT under MGMG
#ICAR #CIFT

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ICAR-CIFT signed an agreement with ICET, Muvattupuzha on 13 May 2026 to strengthen collaboration in:
🔬 Food processing technologies
⚙️ Innovative equipment development
🤖 Automated quality assurance systems
📚 Joint research & student training
By ICAR-CIFT &ICET
#ICAR #CIFT

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ICAR-CIFT organized an MGMG Awareness Programme at Ezhikkara, North Paravur on 14 May 2026
Focus on balanced fertilizer use & sustainable farming
Highlighted traditional Pokkali–prawn integrated farming
Demonstrated CIFT Micro-boost benefits
22 beneficiaries participated

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ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology organized an MGMG Awareness Programme on balanced fertilizer use at Maneed, Ernakulam on 13 May 2026.
🧪 Sessions on soil health, CIFT Microboost & Fish Amino Acid
✅ Benefited 20 farmers

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🌱 ICAR-CIFT organized an MGMG Awareness Programme on Balanced Use of Fertilizers at Edakkattuvayal, Ernakulam on 12 May 2026 🚜
Sessions on soil health, CIFT Microboost & Fish Amino
👩‍🌾 Soil sample collection demo conducted
🌾 36 farmers benefited

#ICAR #CIFT #MGMG

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Digital Procurement Capacity Building 💻📦
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology conducted a one-day Training Programme on Government e-Marketplace (#GeM) on 06.05.2026
Focus: latest portal updates, mandatory e-procurement procedures & operational efficiency
#ICARCIFT

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Women-Led Startup Innovation 🌱✨
Trueblend Foods Pvt. Ltd. launched its Pixie Meal functional snack range during the 69th Foundation Day celebrations of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology
Seed Cycling Bars & Nut Butter Bites developed with ICAR-CIFT support
#ICARCIFT

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Fisheries Tech Meets Farming 🌱🐟
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology held an awareness session at Krishi Bhavan Nayarambalam with Krishi Vigyan Kendra
Focus: fish waste valorisation, bio-fertilizers & CIFT Bio-Boost
25 farmers benefited
#ICARCIFT #SustainableFarming

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Science to Soil
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology held an awareness class at Krishi Bhavan Njarakkal with Krishi Vigyan Kendra Njarakkal
Focus: bio-fertilizers, fish waste valorisation & CIFT Bio-Boost
15 farmers benefited
#ICARCIFT #SustainableFarming #BioFertilizer

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Waste to Wealth in Action 🌱♻️
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology hosted a programme on balanced fertilizer use with Department of Agriculture Ernakulam & Krishi Bhavan Ernakulam
Focus: fish waste → organic manure, reduced chemical use, CIFT Microboost & Bioboost

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ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology signs MoA with Paw and Kin for development of functional pet foods
Announced during 69th Foundation Day celebrations
Focus on tech transfer, innovation & value-added products
#ICARCIFT #PetFood #Innovation #Fisheries