Website Policies of ICAR-CIBA

This portal is developed in compliance with the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW 3.0) and Digital Brand Identity Manual (DBIM 3.0) formulated by the Government of India.

All materials published on this portal are reviewed regularly to ensure precision, timeliness, and accessibility across all assistive technologies.

Privacy Policy (Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 Compliant)

ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA), under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, is committed to safeguarding personal digital data in strict accordance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act).

1. Collection of Data:

This portal collects personal information (such as name, email address, contact numbers) only when voluntarily provided by users for specified official services (e.g., feedback, RTI queries, training registrations, tender inquiries).

2. Purpose of Use:

Personal data is processed strictly for the intended purpose and is not disclosed, transferred, sold, or shared with any third parties or commercial entities without explicit consent, unless mandated by applicable Indian law.

3. Security & Data Principal Rights:

In accordance with the DPDP Act, users (Data Principals) possess rights to access, correct, or request erasure of their personal data, and to seek grievance redressal. Reasonable physical and technical safeguards are maintained to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure.

4. Grievance Officer:

For inquiries regarding personal data protection, contact the Web Information Manager at director.ciba@icar.gov.in.

Hyperlinking Policy

Links to External Websites/Portals:

At various places on this portal, links to other websites/portals created and maintained by other government and non-government organizations are provided. ICAR-CIBA is not responsible for the contents and reliability of the linked websites and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed within them.

Links to ICAR-CIBA by Other Websites:

We do not object to you linking directly to the information that is hosted on this portal and no prior permission is required for the same. However, we do not permit our pages to be loaded into frames on your site; the pages of ICAR-CIBA must load into a newly opened window of the user.

Copyright Policy

Material featured on this portal may be reproduced free of charge in any format or media without requiring specific permission, subject to the material being reproduced accurately and not being used in a derogatory manner or in a misleading context.

Where the material is being published or issued to others, the source must be prominently acknowledged as "ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA), Chennai". However, permission to reproduce material which is identified as being copyright of a third party must be obtained from the relevant copyright holder.

Terms & Conditions

This official website of ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA) is designed, developed, and maintained to disseminate information on brackishwater aquaculture research and extension technologies.

Though all efforts have been made to ensure the accuracy and currency of the content on this portal, the same should not be construed as a statement of law or used for any legal purposes. In case of any ambiguity or doubts, users are advised to verify/check with the institute authorities.

Help & Accessibility Assistance

For assistance with navigating this portal, utilizing accessibility features (screen readers, contrast modes, font resizing), or to report any technical bugs, please contact our Technical Team at director.ciba@icar.gov.in or telephone +91-44-24618817.

Accessibility Statement

ICAR-CIBA is committed to ensuring that its website is accessible to all users, regardless of device, technology, or ability. It has been built with an aim to meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA and Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW 3.0).

Features include standard keyboard navigation, skip-to-content links, font size adjustments (A-, A, A+), high-contrast viewing modes, and standardized text alternatives for visual content.

Content Archival Policy (CAP)

Under the Content Archival Policy of ICAR-CIBA, outdated notices, expired tenders, old recruitment advertisements, and obsolete circulars are systematically archived after 180 days of expiry. Archived content remains accessible via the archives section or RTI applications.

Content Moderation Policy (CMAP)

All content uploaded to the ICAR-CIBA website undergoes a two-tier verification workflow: technical review by the originating scientific division followed by final authorization by the Web Information Manager and Institute Director before public deployment.

Contingency Management Plan (CMP)

In case of web server downtime or security incidents, ICAR-CIBA operates synchronized offline backups and disaster recovery protocols with National Informatics Centre (NIC) data centre standards to ensure maximum uptime and data integrity.