ICAR-Central Institute Of Freshwater Aquaculture

ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar, organized a Fish Harvest Mela and live fish sale on April 3, 2026, attracting more than 300 local community members, who purchased more than one tonne of fish from thirteen different varieties.

ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar hosted #MatsyaGyanUtsav2026 on April 2 with 1,000+ students and 55 teachers from 22+ schools and colleges. Students explored aquaculture through live demos, fish exhibits, documentaries and hands-on sessions. @nfdbindia @FisheriesGoI @icarindia

Dr. K. K. Tripathy, Joint Secretary, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), on 27 March 2026 Interacted with farmers, FPOs, entrepreneurs and scientists, appreciated CIFA’s contributions to freshwater aquaculture, farmer empowerment and India’s blue economy.

The Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems begins today in New Delhi. Hon’ble President Smt. Droupadi Murmu inaugurates the 3-day conference in the presence of Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Celebrating women driving change in agriculture. #GCWAS2026

Boosting aquaculture in Bihar! 🐟🧬 ​ICAR-CIFA conducted a 5-day training on "Genetic Management of Carp Broodstock" for state officials. ​Focus: ✅ Quality Seed Production ✅ PIT Tagging ✅ Advanced Hatchery Tech (RAS/IPRS) ​Empowering the sector! 🇮🇳 ​#ICAR #CIFA #Fisheries

The #ICAR Zonal Sports Tournament (Eastern Zone–2025) kicked off today at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar! ​Hosted by ICAR-CIFA, the 4-day event was inaugurated by Dr. M. L. Jat, DG, ICAR. Over 720 athletes from 24 institutes are competing in 39 events.

The Odisha Government & ICAR-CIFA signed a 5-year MoU (Nov 21, 2025) backed by ₹5 Crore funding to save the Mahanadi Mahseer, the state fish! This critical partnership will drive research on breeding and reintroduction in the river. #OdishaFisheries #WorldFisheriesDay

ICAR-CIFA & KVK Khordha organized the live streaming of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi releasing the 21st installment of #PMKISAN & inaugurating the South India Natural Farming Summit.

🇮🇳🤝🇸🇱 Under the WorldFish South–South Collaboration, ICAR delegation participated in the India–Sierra Leone Roundtable on Aquaculture and Fisheries, reinforcing partnerships for sustainable aquaculture, technology transfer, and blue economy growth. 🌊🐟 #ICAR #WorldFish

ICAR-CIFA signed agreements with PisciCare Pvt. Ltd. and Alarnath Farmers Producers Company Ltd. under its ABI Centre, strengthening support for innovation & entrepreneurship in aquaculture

ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar signed an MoU with M/s Jasoda Hatchery, Bhadrak, Odisha to establish a multiplier unit for genetically improved AhR-Jayanti Rohu & CIFA-Amrit Catla.

Mark your calendars! The 14th Indian Fisheries & Aquaculture Forum (IFAF) will be held on November 18–20, 2026 at ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar, under the aegis of the Asian Fisheries Society Indian Branch. Stay tuned as we bring you more updates! @icarindia @FisheriesGoI @nfdbindia

On 19th September, 200+ participants joined today’s virtual training on Brood Bank Management Insights shared by Shri Sagar Mehra (JS, Inland, DoF, GoI) & Dr. P.K. Sahoo (Director, ICAR-CIFA). Focus: genetic purity, broodstock health, nutrition & tech-enabled monitoring.

India Meteorological Department signed MoUs with @icar_nivedi, @IcarPoultry, @icarcifa & @ICAR_IIHR at @moesgoi HQ, on 16 September 2025. Together, we aim to build tailored, sector-specific weather advisories for horticulture, dairy, livestock, poultry & inland fisheries bringing weather closer to farmers’ needs. #IMD #MoES #WeatherBasedAdvisories #ClimateSmartAgriculture #AgrometAdvisory #ServicesDivision. @PMOIndia @moesgoi @Ravi_MoES @DrJitendraSingh @ndmaindia @airnewsalerts @DDNewslive @PIB_India @mygovindia @AgriGoI

🌦️🤝 Proud moment for ICAR-CIFA! On 16 Sept 2025, @icarcifa joined hands with @Indiametdept at @moesgoi HQ through an MoU to deliver tailored weather advisories for inland fisheries & aquaculture. 🐟 #ICARCIFA #IMD #MoES #ClimateSmartAquaculture #AgrometAdvisory

The National Workshop on “Species Prioritization in Aquaculture & Genetic Improvement” began today at ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar (01–02 Sept 2025). Experts, policymakers & farmers will deliberate on priority species across freshwater, brackishwater, coldwater & marine sectors.

During the State-Level #PMKISANDiwas celebration at ICAR-CIFA, Hon’ble CM of Odisha Shri Mohan Charan Majhi witnessed CIFA’s achievements in aquaculture—including Jayanti Rohu, Amrti Catla, indigenous & ornamental fish, and other farmer-friendly technologies and products

Hon'ble CM of Odisha Shri Mohan Charan Majhi graced the State-Level #PMKISANDiwas celebration at ICAR-CIFA on 2 Aug 2025. Over 3500 farmers joined the event, aligned with the 20th instalment release by Hon'ble PM. #PMKISAN #OdishaAgriculture #ICARCIFA

ICAR introduced the Rangeen Machhli App a digital tool to boost ornamental fisheries and livelihood opportunities #OneICAR @PMOIndia @ChouhanShivraj @mpbhagirathbjp @PIB_India @AgriGoI @mygovindia

On 11 August 2024, 109 new crop varieties were dedicated to the nation by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, marking a major milestone in strengthening India’s agricultural future. #OneICAR @PMOIndia @ChouhanShivraj @mpbhagirathbjp @RNK_Thakur @PIB_India @AgriGoI @mygovindia