Promotion of native species of Shrimp such as Indian white shrimp, need to be a priority to avoid our single species model of farming with exotic vannamei said Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Govt. of India, Muttukkadu, Chennai

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Shri.Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MOFAHD), Govt. of India visited Muttukadu Experimental facilities of ICAR-CIBA on 21st January 2021 and had discussions with scientist on the new development in R&D at the institute. Mr Singh visited the shrimp and finfish hatchery complex located at the Muttukadu Experimental Station of…

ICAR-CIBA and A R Hatchery, Pvt ltd, Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu signed MoU for the Knowledge partnership for the production of indigenous Shrimp seed for sustainable farming, January 18, 2020

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  ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA), Chennai, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi and Mr.Suresh Nayak, A. R. Hatchery Pvt Ltd., Panichimedu, Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu, signed for the Knowledge partnership for the production of indigenous  penaeid shrimps  (viz. Indian white shrimp, Kuruma shrimp) seed production, at  CIBA Head Quarters, Chennai on 18th January…

ICAR CIBA Celebrated Nation’s 72nd Republic Day on 26th January 2021

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CIBA Chennai celebrated the 72nd Republic Day by unfurling the National Flag and organized sports  events for the staff and their family members. At CIBA headquarters, Chennai Dr. K K Vijayan, Director unfurled the tricolor national flag and greeted all the scientists and staff. On his republic day address, he highlighted the significant achievements of…

Shri. Radha Mohan Singh, Honourable Former Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and the Member of Parliament and Chairperson, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways visited ICAR-CIBA on 6th January 2020

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  Shri.Radha Mohan Singh, former Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Member of Parliament and Chairperson, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Railways visited ICAR-CIBA on 6th January 2020 and interacted with the scientists. He appreciated the efforts of CIBA in providing technology support to the brackishwater aquaculture sector and working with farmers on partnership…

ICAR-CIBA New Startup initiative for the production of ‘Black Soldier Fly meal (BSF)’ as an effective and sustainable fishmeal replacement source

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ICAR-CIBA joined hands with a team of young entrepreneurs led by Mr. C.Bhanu Prashanth by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on 20th Jan 2021 to explore the possibilities of using black soldier fly meal (BSF meal) as a sustainable ingredient in aquafeed. Protein is the costliest nutrient in the aquafeed. With the rapid expansion…