Thirty five students accompanied by two faculties of Department of Zoology, Government Science College, Fort-Sonagadh, Tapi district, Gujarat visited Matwad farm of Navsari-Gujarat Research Centre (NGRC) of CIBA on 8th March 2022 for practical exposure on brackishwater finfish and crustacean farming technologies. Mr. Pankaj Amrut Patil, Officer In-Charge, NGRC briefed the students about the mandate of ICAR-CIBA in providing technological support for the sustainable development of brackishwater aquaculture in India. Mr. Tanveer Hussain, Scientist explained about the seed production and farming technologies of finfishes and crustaceans. The farm facilities such as pearlspot hatchery, shrimp wet lab and farming models were shown to the visitors. The students with the help of scientists learned about the biology and farming potential of brackishwater candidate fish species displayed at the NGRC centre. As a mark of remembrance, the students group planted Guava tree saplings at NGRC-CIBA farm.
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