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The Navsari Gujarat Research Centre (NGRC) of ICAR-CIBA conducted a three-day training programme on “Brackishwater Aquaculture and Allied Technologies for Alternative Livelihoods for Tribal Farmers” from 26th to 28th June, 2019 at Matwad village, Navsari district, Gujarat as part of the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) programme. The training was inaugurated by Dr. R. Borichangar, Associate Professor…

ICAR – CIBA Chennai conducted six days Training programme on “Recent advances in soil and water management in brackishwater aquaculture” conducted during 24 – 29 June, 2019. Dr K. K. Vijayan, Director, interacted with the trainees and advised them to utilize this opportunity effectively to learn about soil and water management practices for sustainable aquaculture…

ICAR – Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA, Chennai) celebrated fifth international day of Yoga on 21st June 2019. As a prelude to International Yoga Day, a practical demonstration cum training programme on simplified yoga protocols was organized during 17-21 June 2019 at CIBA. During this training, Scientists, technical officers, administrative and support staff along…

The brackishwater resources can be used only for fish farming and the production of healthy food, as these waters are unusable for irrigation, drinking and any other purpose unlike fresh waters. Due to the multi user demands for fresh water, brackishwaters are the only option to enhance the fish production and livelihood support of fishers…

ICAR-CIBA has undertaken focused research program on feed development for the emerging ornamental fish rearing and developed a novel “Colourfish feed”, an import substitute, for aquarium fish rearing. This feed is scientifically formulated to maintain good health and colour of the ornamental fish, growth is not the primary objective in the aquarium feed. The technology…