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ICAR-CIFT, Kochi to Support GI Tagging of Traditional Andaman and Nicobar Fish Products: ICAR–CIFT, will provide technical support to the Andaman and Nicobar Administration to promote traditional fish products and standardize fishing boat designs, strengthening the fisheries sector in the Union Territory.

[https://theprint.in/india/icar-cift-to-support-gi-tagging-of-traditional-andaman-fish products/3078552/?amp]

ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi Launches Open-Sea Mussel Farming Unit under PMMSY Blue Growth Project: The Vizhinjam Regional Centre of ICAR–CMFRI launched a scientifically designed open-sea mussel longline farming unit at Vizhinjam, Kerala, marking a significant step towards promoting sustainable shellfish aquaculture and strengthening coastal livelihoods in India.

[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/cmfris-sti-hub-helps-set-up-84-micro-enterprises-in-eight-districts/article71583975.ece/amp/]

Fish farming, poultry promoted to strengthen rural women’s livelihood in Odisha: ICAR-CIFA showcased modern aquaculture technologies and backyard poultry farming as potential livelihood options on occasion of Rashtriya Mahila Kisan Diwas. [https://www.thestatesman.com/bhubaneswar/odisha-promotes-scientific-fish-farming-to-boost-womens-livelihoods-1503651532.html]
ICAR-CICFR, Bhimtal Unveils Solar-Powered Hybrid RAS to Promote Climate-Resilient Rainbow Trout Farming in Hill Regions: ICAR-CICFR, unveiled a farmer-friendly, solar-powered Hybrid Recirculating Aquaculture System (Hybrid-RAS) at the farm of progressive farmer in Malla Ramgarh, Uttarakhand, [https://www.livehindustan.com/uttarakhand/nainital/story-hybrid-ras-system-launched-in-ramgarh-to-promote-water-efficient-fish-farming-201791984233082.html]
Marine experts call for satellite-based systems to protect fisheries from climate change: Marine experts discuss satellite-based monitoring and fisheries advisories to address climate change and protect fishing communities’ livelihoods. [https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/marine-experts-call-for-satellite-based-systems-to-protect-fisheries-from-climate-change/article71591874.ece]

Flagship Success Story

1. ICAR-CMFRI’s black clam stock enhancement initiative in Vembanad Lake demonstrates successful science-based resource restoration. Relaying five tonnes of clam seed achieved 80–90% survival and a 7–8-fold increase in production within 12 months. The initiative highlights the potential for restoring depleted clam stocks, improving ecosystem health, and strengthening sustainable fisher livelihoods.

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/cmfri-move-rejuvenate-black-clam-resource-in-vembanad-lake/article71532769.ece/amp/

2. Under SBI’s CSR initiative, ICAR-CIFRI transformed backyard pond aquaculture in Haldarpara, Sundarbans, into a sustainable livelihood model. Fish production rose by 190% (from 428 kg/acre to 1,240 kg/acre), annual aquaculture income rose by 181%, and per capita fish consumption increased from 38.6 to 49 kg/year, strengthening nutritional security, women’s empowerment, and rural livelihoods.

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2294405&reg=19&lang=1

3. ICAR-CIBA’s eco-friendly polyculture system integrates Pacific white shrimp (P. vannamei) with Gracilaria seaweeds in brackishwater ponds. Achieving 9.1 t/ha total yield (7.3 t shrimp, 1.8 t seaweed), shrimp reached 20.2 g in 78 days with a low 0.94 FCR. Seaweeds purify water by absorbing excess nutrients, while natural epiphyte grazing boosts shrimp quality, cutting feed costs and adding extra income.

https://www.pressreader.com/india/the-hindu-chennai-9ww3/20261014/281629607236049