Training Programme on Net fabrication for fisher group from Pazhassi Reservoir, Kannur from 17th-19th October 2022 under Tribal Sub-Plan/ Schedule Tribe Component (TSP/STC)

Organized by the Engineering Division of ICAR-CIFT, Cochin from 28 to 29th Sep 2022 for the beneficiaries of the DST-funded MSTCS project.

Report on SCSP brainstorming training programme

As per guidelines of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, New Delhi, ICAR-CIFT observed Fit India Freedom run 3.0 campaign

हिंदी सप्ताह समारोह 2022

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Kochi organised a National Campaign Programme on Swachh Sagar Surakshit Sagar (Clean Coast- Safe Sea) on 12th September, 2022 at Kochi in collaboration with the Ministry of Earth Sciences, G

ICAR-CIFT, Cochin in collaboration with MANAGE, Hyderabad organised an off-campus collaborative online training programme on ‘New start-up opportunities in Fisheries’ during 11-14 July, 2022.

ICAR - Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Cochin launched a national campaign on ‘Fish for health and prosperity’ at its main campus at Kochi as a mark of commemorating the 75th year of Indian independence as ‘Azadi K

A Skill Development Program on “Pre-processing and drying of fish” was conducted at the Engineering Division of ICAR-CIFT during 13-14 July 2022.

ICAR-CIFT joins hands with ICAR-NRRI in launching a collaborative nutritional campaign on ‘Inclusion of fish in daily diet’ under World Fish Project

On 21st June 2022, International day of Yoga was celebrated at ICAR CIFT headquarters and in its three research centers. At head quarts, Dr. Leela Edwin, Director (Acting), ICAR-CIFT presided over the function.

ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin organized a national seminar on ‘Safe fish for healthy life’ in the backdrop of World Food Safety Day celebration on 7 June, 2022

ICAR-CIFT organised off-campus collaborative online training programme on ‘Supply Chain Management in Fisheries’ during 18-21 April, 2022.

The ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Cochin celebrated its 65nd Foundation Day with fervor at its main campus in Kochi today.

Shri. Jatindra Nath Swain (IAS), Secretary (Fisheries), Government of India visited the ICAR-CIFT- Veraval Research Centre (VRC) in Gujarat on 6 March, 2022.

A training Program on “Pre-processing and drying of fish” was conducted at the Engineering Division of ICAR-CIFT during 22-23 Febraury 2022.

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin is conducting a 5 days training programme on “HACCP system for Fish & Shellfish Processing Industries” for College of Fisheries (Kamdhenu Vishwa Vidyalaya) Kabirdham, Chhattisgarh from 28 Feb

ICAR-CIFT, Cochin observed the National Girl Child Day – 2022 by organizing the event ‘Selfie with daughters’ on 24 January, 2022.

ICAR-CIFT, Cochin observed the Constitution Day on 26th November 2021 from 11: 00AM onwards. All the Scientists and staff of the institute read the Preamble of Constitution along with the Hon’ble President of India by attending live programme telec

ICAR-CIFT, Cochin organized a webinar on one of the most relevant topic- Antimicrobial Resistance in Fish as part of National Campaign on AMR coinciding with World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (18-24 November).

ICAR-CIFT, Cochin observed the Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) - 2021 on hybrid mode (both offline and online) from 26 October to 1 November, 2021 by organizing various events as given below focusing on the theme ‘Independent India @ 75: Self Relian

A three-day long online training on ‘Hygienic handling and product development from fish’ was organized by ICAR-CIFT Veraval Research Centre, Gujarat in joint collaboration with the Department of Fisheries, Uttarakhand for the benefit of fish far

A one-day training programme was conducted on ‘refrigerated mobile fish vending kiosk’ to the beneficiaries of the CSR project with Cochin Shipyard Ltd.

Kochi based ICAR-CIFT organized of 4-day long AARDO sponsored international virtual training programme, second in a row on “Value chain management in fisheries” from 13-16 September, 2021 for strengthening the research and technology collaboratio

ICAR-CIFT has developed different models and capacities of solar dryers for hygienic drying of fish.

ICAR-CIFT in collaboration with AARDO organized an international training programme on ‘Advanced techniques in fishing and fish processing' in virtual mode for the AARDO member countries in Asia and Africa starting from 31 August- 9 September, 2021

The ICAR-CIFT, Kochi, in collaboration with Petronet LNG Limited, Kochi Terminal, and KDISC is going to launch LNG Driven fishing boat first time ever in the country as a pilot project.

ICAR-CIFT, Cochin observed the Constitution Day by organizing preamble reading on digital platform on 26 November, 2020 at 11.00am at head quarters in Cochin. At headquarters, the preamble reading was administered by Dr. K. Ashok Kumar, Director (i/c

Online training programme on ‘Post-harvest fisheries engineering’

ICAR-CIFT, Cochin observed the Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW)- 2020 on digital platform by organizing the different events starting from 27 October to 2 November, 2020 focusing on the theme of VAW-2020‘SATARK BHARAT, SAMRIDDH BHARAT’(Vigilant Ind

In connection with the Grant-in-Aid Contract Research Project between Society for Assistance to Fisherwomen (SAF), Govt. of Kerala and ICAR-CIFT, for Establishment of Refrigeration Enabled Fish Vending Kiosk across Kerala, a one-day training programm

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The Zonal Technology Management Centre (ZTMC), ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Kochi, successfully organised a Webinar on Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Indian Fisheries Sector - A crisis management support to overcome

Training-cum-demonstration programmes under Scheduled Tribe Component (STC) programme conducted in the tribal area of Shimiliguda, Visakhapatanam, Andhra Pradesh

ICAR- CIFT Staff Celebrates Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti at Home

International Women’s Day (IWD) was celebrated at ICAR-CIFT, Cochin to uphold this year’s IWD theme of ‘I am Generation equality: Realizing women’s rights’ i.e.,‘#Each for Equal’. The celebration was started with series of women centric

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has organized a three day days training cum demonstration programme (under NEH component) on ‘Hygienic handling of fish and value addition of fish and fishery products’ in collaboration with

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Kochi organized an International Training Programme under Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC), on “Improving fishery based livelihood: Policies, Technologies and Extension

In continuation to the yearlong Constitution day celebration at ICAR-CIFT, Cochin; during the month of February, 2020 an Extempore competition was organized for the High school students at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Ernakulam, Cochin, Kerala on 10 February,

In continuation of the Constitution day celebration, Quiz competition was organised for the High school students at St. Thomas Girls’ High School, Perumanoor, Cochin, Kerala on 29 January, 2020.

ICAR-CIFT, Cochin organised the ITEC programme on ‘Protocols for the production of high value secondary products from industrial fish and shellfish processing’

ICAR-CIFT, Kochi; the leading research institute in the country in the realm of harvest and post-harvest technologies in fisheries, has organized an international ITEC Course on “Sustainable management and entrepreneurship development in fisheries

ICAR- CIFT has entered an agreement with the Kerala State Fisheries department for design and installation of a 60 Kg capacity Solar- LPG-Electrical Hybrid dryer at CIFT campus. The dryer can be used by CIFT incubates and women SHG members under ‘T

In continuation of the Constitution day celebration, an essay competition was conducted for the school students at CIFT Residential Complex on 21 December, 2019.

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Visakhapatnam center of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT) has organized a workshop on “Harvest and post harvest interventions for mainstreaming biodiversity conservation into fisheries sector of East Godavari Riverine and E

ICAR-CIFT celebrated Constitution Day on 26 November, 2019.

Shri. Madhu, S. Nair, CMD, Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kerala inaugurates ICAR sponsored Winter School at ICAR-CIFT

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has organized three day training cum demonstration programme on “Value addition of fish and fishery products” under Schedule Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) at Chandpur Bamon Mandop, Moirang Khunou Vil

A two day national seminar on AMR in Indian Fisheries: Measures of Mitigation is being organized at ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Cochin during 07-08 November, 2019.

A 10-days short course on ‘Recent advances in post-harvest fisheries engineering’was inaugurated at ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT) on Wednesday (13.11.2019).

The ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin hosted the ICAR-Southern ZonalTournament,2019 at Kochi from 4-8 November 2019. ICAR-CIFT, Cochin is privileged to host this tournament for the fifth time. ICAR-CIFT has also the record of su

One day Hindi workshop on Use of Hindi Unicode in Official Work At VRC of ICAR – CIFT

A hands-on training programme on “Microbiological Quality Analysis of Seafood” was held from 26th August-31st August, 2019 at Veraval Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT.

A MoU was signed between ICAR-CIFT and Society for Assistance to Fisherwomen (SAF), Dept. of Fisheries, Govt. of Kerala on 30th September, 2019 for fabrication and installation of 20 numbers of CIFT developed Refrigerated mobile fish vending Kiosks f

A Clam Processing Facility was set up by ICAR-CIFT at Perumbalam Island in Alappuzha district of Kerala for the benefit of clam fisherwomen. About 250 families in the village,dependent on clam fishery for their livelihood, will directly benefit from

A 8-days Model Training Course on “Advanced Fish Drying and Chilling Technology” sponsored by Directorate of Extension, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Govt. of India,was inaugurated at ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology

Visakhapatnam Research Centre of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), has organized Haritha Matsyaki-2019, a National Seminar in Hindi ‘Harith Matsyaki 2019- Opportunities and Challenges for sustainable development of Indian

Veraval Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT conducted a demonstration programme on ‘Fishery Waste Utilization’ at Kharakhowa Fish Market, Veraval, Gujarat on 15/07/2019 and at Seafood Exporters Association Hall, GIDC, Bhida, Gujarat on 16/07/2019.

As part of implementation and promotion of Official Language in Veraval Research Centre of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology a one day workshop on ‘Official Language Policy &Use of Unicode in Hindi’ was conducted on 20.07.2019

A one-day National Seminar, FishTech-19 on ‘Fishery Waste Management: Challenges and Business Opportunities in Gujarat’ has been jointly organized by Veraval Research Centre of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology and Society of Fisheri

Dr. T.Janakiram, Assistant Director General (Horticulture Science-I), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi along with Dr.NirmalBabu K., Director, ICAR-IISR, Calicut and Dr. T.E.Sheeja, Principal Scientist, ICAR-IISR visited National Ref

ICAR-CIFT has developed different models and capacities of solar dryers for hygienic drying of fish. CIFT-Hybrid model solar dryers are having LPG, biomass or electricity as alternate back up heating source for continuous hygienic drying of fish even

As part of implementation and promotion of official language, a one day National Scientific Hindi Seminar-Techfish 2019 on ‘Technological Advancements in Fisheries Sector with special reference to Gujarat’was conducted by Veraval Research Centre

ICAR- CIFT celebrated the International Day of Yoga 2019 at its headquarters in Cochin and research centers at Veravel, Visakhapatnam and Mumbai.

Inaugurating a five-day long training programme on ‘HACCP Concepts’ at Cochinon 18th June, 2019 (today);Dr. Ravishankar C.N., Director, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), said that over the last decade food safety and quality

National seminar - ‘FISHTECH-19’ on ‘Utilization of Secondary raw materials: Challenges and Marketing Opportunities for Seafood Industry’ was jointly organized by Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Kochi, ICAR-Central Institute of Fi

A five-day refresher course from 13-17 June, 2019 on “Administrative and Finance Management” for Section Officers/AAO/AFAOs & JAOs/Assistants of ICAR Headquarters and different ICAR Institutes has been started today (13 June, 2019) at CIFT, Co

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin, which is notified as ‘National Referral Laboratory on Fish and Fishery Products’ by FSSAI, celebrated the World Food Safety Day on 07 June 2019. The day was observed by ICAR-CIFT in response

Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary (DARE) & DG (ICAR)along with Dr. J.K. Jena, DDG (Fisheries Science) and Dr. P. Pravin, ADG (Fisheries Science) visited ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin today (25 May, 2019).

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT) celebrated the World Intellectual Property Day on 26th April 2019 by organizing a workshop titled AgrIP2019.

ICAR-CIFT, Cochincommemorated its 62nd Foundation Day at its main campus in Willingdon Island, Kochion 29th April, 2019. The function was graced by Dr. B Meenakumari,former Chairperson of National Biodiversity Board, Chennai and former Deputy Directo

As part of implementation and promotion of Official Language in Veraval Research Centre of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology a one day workshop on ‘Official Langugae Policy & Noting and Drafting in Hindi’ was conducted on 18 March, 2

An Industry Interface Programme was organized by the Zonal Technology Management -Agribusiness Incubation (ZTM-ABI) Centre, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology on 27th March, 2019 at Cochin, Kerala for showcasing the innovations in fisheri

As part of International Women’s Day Celebrations, a live webcast of the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s address to the nation was arranged at the Institute on 8 March, 2019. The staff of ICAR-CIFT actively participated and witness

Mumbai Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT has established new additional facility of fish biochemistry laboratory which has two sections, one for instrumental facility and the other one for routine biochemical analysis.

As a harbinger of a new revolution in deep-sea fishing in India, ICAR-CIFT, Cochin created an impact in Indian fishing sector by signing an MOU with Cochin Shipyard Limited, Cochin for providing technical consultancy in the design of 22.50 m Long lin

In an attempt to bring cheers to the budding fishery entrepreneurs, ICAR-CIFT, Cochin launched a Mini Fish Processing Unit and Custom Hiring Centre at Kadamakkudy village, near Varappuzha, Ernakulam on 13 February, 2019, in a function attended by bu

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi has developed a refrigeration enabled mobile fish vending kiosk to improve the unhygienic handling and marketing practices of fisher folk, small scale vendors and retailers.

ICAR - Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Kochi along with ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (ICAR-IISR), has joined hands with Kerala State Warehousing Corporation (KSWC) for establishing a temperature controlled storage f

The ICAR-CIFT celebrated the National Productivity Week on 18th February 2019 (2.30 pm to 4.30 pm). The programme included a talk on “Science- Technology- Society- Environment: Evolving Interfaces for Achieving Sustainability in agricultural sector

ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Balek, Lower Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh organized Demonstration of Smoke Curing Fish in Hygienic Conditions and distributed 15 Community Fish Sm

Under the Swachhta Action Plan, a sanction of Rs. 10.00 lakhs was received by ICAR-CIFT, Cochin for implementing the "Management and commercial utilization of waste in 20 fish markets (10/Year) in urban locations" from the Council.

Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) organized an Assessors Training for Principal Investigators of Indian Network for Fisheries and Animal Antimicrobial Resistance (INFAAR) on FAO Assessment Tool for Laboratories and Antimicrobial resistance surv

Shri Tarun Shridhar, IAS, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries (DADF) under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India visited ICAR-CIFT, Cochin along with Shri K.S. Srinivas, IAS, Chairman, MPEDA

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has initiated livelihood development programmes for tribal fishermen of Kuttiadi reservoir area. Under the Scheduled Tribe Component (erstwhile TSP), ICAR-CIFT has initiated skill development pro

A training-cum-demonstration programme on Development of Value added fish products was organised at KVK, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region during 10-12 December 2018 under ICAR-CIFT NEH component. Dr Manoj P. Samuel, Principal Scientist & Head, En

As a part of Coal India Limited CSR Scheme ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi organized one day trainers training workshop on “Smoke Curing of Fish by Scientific and Hygienic Methods Employing COFISKI” at Umladhkur of Amlarem B

The distribution ceremony of 26 units of COFISKI (Community Fish Smoking Units) developed as part of rural technology at ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology was held at Amlrem BDO, West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya on 4th December, 20

Dr. Ravishankar C.N., Director, ICAR-CIFT, Kochi was deputed to WorldFish, Penang, Malaysia during 26-27 November, 2018 to finalize the strategy document for submission to ICAR, as a part of the Work plan agreement between ICAR and World Fish.

A NFDB sponsored Skill Development Programme on “Pre-processing and drying of fish” was conducted by ICAR-CIFT, Kochi during 4-6 December, 2018.

NFDB sponsored Skill Development Program on “Pre-processing and drying of fish” was conducted at Engineering Division of ICAR-CIFT during 4-6 December, 2018.

ICAR–CIFT, Cochin, in collaboration with The Kerala State Co-operative Federation for Fisheries Development Ltd( MATSYAFED) has conducted a three-day long skill development programme on “Value addition of fish and fishery products” during 14thN

ICAR-Central institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin observed ‘World Antibiotic Awareness Week’ (WAAW) during 12-18 November, 2018.

ICAR-Central institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin observed ‘World Antibiotic Awareness Week’ (WAAW) during 12-18 November, 2018. As a part of it a One-day Workshop was organized for the benefit of 26 isherwomen of Kumbalam village, 30 Kilome

As part of implementation and promotion of Official Language in Veraval Research Centre of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, a one day workshop on ‘Use of official language in office’ was conducted on 26 October, 2018.

ICAR-CIFT organized an international training programme on “Extension Management Techniques for Up-scaling Technology Dissemination in Fisheries” from 9-22 November, 2018 for the capacity building of extension/ development/ research personnel of

ICAR-CIFT has developedCIFTFISHPRO- a web basedinformation system on CIFT value added fish productsand the same was released by Shri. K. S. Srinivas, IAS, Chairman, MPEDA, Ministry of commerce and industry, Govt. of India on 22nd November 2018.CIFTFI

ICAR-CIFT has developed different models and capacities of solar dryers for hygienic drying of fish. CIFT-Hybrid model solar dryers are having LPG, biomass or electricity as alternate back up heating source for continuous hygienic drying of fish even

ICAR-CIFT, Kochi celebrated World Fisheries Day on 21 Novemeber 2018 to create awareness on conservation of fisheries resources and protection of environment among students of fisheries.

Mumbai Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT participates in 19th IUFoST World Food Science and Technology Congress at Mumbai

Hands on Training for Young Professionals on "Pragmatization of SOP’s of INFAAR project" under the Network Project on "Assessment of Antimicrobial Resistance in MFB Division of ICAR-CIFT, Kochi during 22-31October, 2018.

NFDB sponsored Skill Development Program on “Pre-processing and drying of fish” was conducted at Engineering Division of ICAR-CIFT during 10-12, October, 2018

ICAR-CIFT, Cochin, the Central Institute mandated for research and development in harvest and post harvest technologies of fisheries, organized three-day Skill Development Programme on “Microbiological Examination of Fish and Fishery Products” du

Veraval is a coastal town in Gir Somnath district in the Indian state of Gujarat. ‘Kharwa’, the fishermen community, form a sizable part of the local population in the coastal regions of Gujarat like Veraval.

NFDB sponsored Skill Development Program on “Pre-processing and drying of fish” was conducted at Engineering Division of ICAR-CIFT during 17-19, September, 2018. T

NFDB sponsored Skill Development Program on “Pre-processing and drying of fish” was conducted at Engineering Division of ICAR-CIFT during 4-6, September, 2018.

Verval Research Centre of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology offered a three day Training programme on gear fabrication, net mending and repair during 28-31 July, 2017 to fisherman of Saurashtra region.

A unit of the refrigeration enabled fish vending kiosk developed by ICAR-CIFT was launched at Paradise Resort, Kumarakom on 13.07.18.

Training programme on "Estimation of added formaldehyde in fish" for FSSAI Officials

CIFTest, the rapid detection kit developed by the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin to detect the presence of chemical preservatives formalin and ammonia in fish is set for commercial production.

A delegation from the Hawassa University, Ethiopia visited ICAR-Central institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin, Kerala, India on 29 May 2018.

ICAR-  CIFT, celebrated the fourth International Day of Yoga on 21st June 2018 at its headquarters in Cochin and all its research centres at Veravel, Visakapatanam and Mumbai.

Dr. Pravin Putra, Assistant Director General (Marine Fisheries), ICAR, New Delhi visited Veraval Research Centre of  ICAR-CIFT on 8th June, 2018. During his visit, Dr. Pravin interacted with the scientific and administrative staff of ICAR-CIFT and I

The Hon'ble Prime Minister of India, Shri. Narendra Modi Ji, interacted with the farmers of the country on June 20, 2018 at 9.30 a.m. 

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has developed a motor operated table top fish descaling machine (5 kg capacity) for easy removal of scales.

The Central Institute of Fisheries Technology based in Kochi is now tasked to revive the fisheries harvest and post-harvest sectors in of Maharashtra. Shri Deepak Kesarkar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Finance, Planning and Home (Rural), Governmen

An MoU was signed between the Visakhapatnam Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT and M/s Samudra Fish Workers Society, Mangamaripetta for the “Preparation of value added fish products” on 24 March, 2018.

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin and Society of Fisheries Technologists, (India), SOFT(I), Cochin jointly organized ‘APFISHTECH-2018’ a seminar to address opportunities and challenges in Indian fisheries and aquaculture w

The distribution of inputs to fishermen of Aliyar under Scheduled Tribe Component (STC) was organized as a public programme at Aliyar dam, Tamil Nadu on 18 April, 2018.

An awareness programme on ‘Fishing capacity management of trawl fishery’ was conducted on 28 March, 2018 at Cochin Fisheries Harbour, Thoppampady, Ernakulam district as part of the institute project titled, ‘Modelling studies for estimation of

Today (17 March, 2018) ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin arranged live webcasting of Hon' ble Prime Minister’s address to farmers, agricultural scientists and other stakeholders on the eve of  the Krishi Unnati Mela organis

Krishi Unnati Mela

ICAR-CIFT  celebrated International Women's Day (IWD) on March 8, 2018. It is a worldwide event that celebrates women’s achievements – social, economic, cultural & political– while calling for gender equality. the theme for this year is: Time

Antibiotics residues in food products (Aquaculture, dairy, poultry etc.) are a great concern for importers and consumers due to its adverse effect on human health.

The inaugural function of the ICAR sponsored winter school on “Marine nutrients for fighting malnutrition: Recent advances in marine biomolecules for human nutrition and healthcare” was held at ICAR-CIFT on 1st February, 2018. The function was in

Under the Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav (MGMG) Programme, a training on “Value added fish products” was held for 45 farmers of the Jalakanyaka Club of Cherpu Grama Panchayat, Thrissur on 10 January, 2018.

Clam picking and processing is an important livelihood practice of small scale fishers in Keralawhere ICAR-CIFT, Cochin has made a timely intervention through PPP mode in collaboration with the Perumbalam Panchayat and Haritha Farmers’ Club, Perumb

There should be focussed effort to remove the hurdles in entrepreneurship development in agriculture and allied sectors, observed by Dr. K. Nirmal Babu, Director, ICAR- Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin received the Wiley Library Award for Highest Usage of Wiley Journals in 2017 within CeRA Consortium (Fisheries & Aquaculture Institutes).

Rampant and indiscriminate use of antibiotics in both animal and human health has increased in recent decades that allow the bacteria to become resistance.

E-procurement is one the most important programmes introduced by Government of India to bring in efficiency, economy and transparency in public procurement.

Agricultural Education Day Exhibition for the students of naval base Kendriya Vidyalaya 2 and Kendriya Vidyalaya INS Dhronacharya

The ICAR sponsored 21 days Winter School on “Antimicrobial Resistance in fish and aquatic environment and its impact on human health” at ICAR0CIFT inaugurated at ICAR CIFT on 1St December 2017.

In an effort to leverage the potential of Information and Communication Technologies for disseminating the research outputs to public, the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology has developed a mobile app, which will provide quick access to i

Hon’ble Vice President of India Shri M Venkaiah Naidu called upon fishery scientists and policy makers to draw upon a future outlook focusing on judicious use of the fishery resources by reducing losses and value addition

A training programme on “Fish Handling and Drying” was organised by Engineering Division, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin during 24 – 25 October, 2017.

The ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Cochin in collaboration with Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) handed overa dryer to a fisherwomen group of Alleppey Diocesan Charitable and Social Welfare Society

A national seminar on “Recent advances in post-harvest fisheries engineering” has been jointly organized by Society of Fisheries Technologists (India) and ICAR-CIFT on 23rd September, 2017 at ICAR-CIFT, Cochin. 134 delegates including students, f

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology has played crucial role in sustaining the sea food export Industry of India, observed by Chief Guest Shri.Sanjay Dave, Member, Scientific Advisory Committee, Food Safety Standard Authority of India (FSSA

n association with the Central Sector Scheme on Blue Revolution and Make in India, ICAR - Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Cochin and Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has joined hands for a collaborative programme, for the design a

Unless the information and technologies developed in fisheries sector is transferred to needy people across the globe, the entire process of knowledge generation will remain futile’, said the Chief Guest Dr.P.Rajendran, Vice Chancellor, Kerala Agri

Parayil Food Products Pvt. Ltd. is a fish and fishery products especially frozen fish items exporting company. A request was received from M/s Parayil Food Products Pvt. Ltd., Aroor for purchase of a manual fish descaling machine of 5 kg capacity. I

ICAR-CIFT conducts a skill based in-house training programme on Post- harvest technology for preservation and value addition of marine resources

A week long ICAR sponsored training program on “Microbiological Examination of Seafood”was inaugurated on 1st August, 2017 by the Chief GuestProf A. Ramachandran, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS)

Shri Devendra Choudhary, IAS, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries (AHDF), Govt. of India accompanied by Dr. S. Karthikeyan, IAS, Director, Deptt. of Fisheries, Govt. of Kerala visited ICAR-CIFT, Cochin on 22 July, 2017.

Dr. C.N. Ravishankar, Director of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin attended the 20th Annual General Body meeting of the Seafood Exporters Association of Veraval as a special invitee on 18 July, 2017 at Hotel Krishna

Dr. TrilochanMohapatra, Secretary DARE and DG, ICAR, New Delhi visited Mumbai Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT at Vashi, Navi Mumbai on 12th June, 2017 along with Dr. Gopal Krishna, Director and Vice- Chancellor of Deemed University, CIFE, and Dr. Swades

In association with NETFISH-MPEDA, the Veraval Research Centre demonstration programme on “Conversion of diamond mesh to square mesh codend” at three locations of Gujarat. The programme was inaugurate

With the motto of connecting people to nature the Veraval Research center of ICAR-CIFT has celebrated the “World Environment Day” on 5th June, 2017. Shri Jagdish Bhai Fofandi, President, Veraval-Patan Joint Municipality was the Chief Guest for th

National Technology Day was celebrated on 11thand 12th of May 2017 at ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin. The two day programme commenced with the Inaugral session by the Dr. C N Ravishankar, Director, ICAR-CIFT who emphasized the

As per the initiative of Government of India under the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s programme on ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’, Swachh Pakhwara (16-31 May, 2017)activities were initiated atICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin on 16th

Shri Sudarshan Bhagat, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India made a visit to ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin on 5th May, 2017 to review the activities of the institute.

The Veraval Research Centre of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology celebrated its 60th foundation day, the “Diamond jubilee” with great enthusiasm, fun and frolic on 29th April 2017.

As part of the diamond jubilee, Mumbai Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT located at Vashi, had the celebrations on 28th April, 2017.

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT) has celebrated its Diamond jubilee foundation day on 29.04.2017. Dr. R. Raghu Prakash, Scientist-in-Charge, ICAR-CIFT, Visakhapatnam highlighted the research achievements and contributions of

After a week-long celebration of different programmes starting from 24-28 April, 2017; conducted during the Diamond Jubilee Foundation Day commemoration of ICAR-CIFT, finally it came to an end with a grand function organized at ICAR-CIFT, Cochin on 2

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major and serious concern world over in combating infectious diseases. To surmount this challenge is to adopt One Health approach with coordination and cooperation between human health, veterinary and environment s

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin conducted an In-house training programme on “Professional skill enhancement of young scientists” during 16-18 March, 2017. The programme was attended by 44 Scientists from the Head Quarters

A Special Town Official Language Committee Meeting was conducted on 3 March, 2017 at ICAR-CMFRI in the presence of Dr. Prabhas Kumar Jha, IAS, Secretary, Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Official Language, New Delhi and Dr

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology in association with Society of Fisheries Technologists (India) is organizing a National Seminar with the theme “MITIGATING JUVENILE INCIDENCE IN FISHING – THE WAY FORWARD” on 25th March 2017

A workshop on “Scientific Validation of Fisheries ITKs and Strategizing Dissemination of Deliverables” was organized by ICAR–Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin on 2nd March, 2017 as part of the ESSO-INCOIS project on ‘Documenti

A cluster level training programme for clam fishers of the Perumbalam village in Alappuzha district was organised at ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin on 3rd March, 2017.

Dr. Manoj P. Samuel, Principal Scientist and Head, Engineering Division, ICAR-CIFT, Cochin received the “Commendation Medal Award”instituted by the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE) for the year 2016.

Hon’ble Minister of Fisheries, Harbour Engineering and Cashew Industries, Govt. of Kerala Smt. J. Mercy Kutty Amma visited ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Cochin on 18th February, 2017 to get acquainted with the technologica

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin received a cash award of Rs. 5 Lakhs instituted by Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India for “Pushing Cashless Economy Goals” among the ICAR Institutes.

A training programme on Modern Analytical Methods in Fish Biochemistry was organized by the Biochemistry & Nutrition Division of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin during 9-21 January, 2017 under the TCS Colombo Plan programme spo

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin organized a ‘Sensitization Programme at Kadamakukdy village of Ernakulam district on 17 December, 2016.

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin signed MoU with two entrepreneurs for consultancy in post harvest technology dissemination.

The Fishing Technology Division of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin in association with South Asian Fisheries Fraternity (SAFF), has conducted a stakeholder workshop for the fishermen operating traps at Muttom, Kanyakumari, Tami

ICAR Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin in association with the Kollam Trawler Owners’ Association organized a one day Workshop on “Myctophids - A new fisheries resource from deep sea” at Needakara, Kollam District of Kerala on 1

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin signs MoU with Department of Fisheries , Government of Himachal Pradesh

As a part of implementation and promotion of Official Language in Veraval Research Centre of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology a one day workshop on ‘Official Language and Its Implementation’ was conducted on 6 January, 2017

The Fishing Technology Division of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has initiated a project on “Assessment of food loss from selected gillnet and trammel net fisheries of India” funded by Food and Agriculture Organization

CAR-Central Institute of Fishing Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Cochin has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA)

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin organized a one day awareness workshop on “Protection of fishing nets from Dolphins attack using acoustic Pingers” at Chellanam fishing village of Ernakulam district on 21 December, 2016.

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin conducted a Two days’ training program on “Production of chitin, chitosan and glucosamine”

The following Training Programmes will be conducted in CIFT during the following period. Details are given below.

ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology in association with The Asian Fisheries Society – Indian Branch (AFSIB) is organizing 11th INDIAN FISHERIES &AQUACULTURE FORUM” with the theme, “FOSTERING INNOVATIONS IN FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE

On 3rd December, 2016 ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin celebrated the “Agricultural Education Day” to commemorate the birth day of Bharat Ratna Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the first Union Minister of Agriculture of India and first

Training session has comprehensively covered various aspects of extension approaches like need assessment, problem prioritization, participatory techniques, entrepreneurship development, project monitoring and evaluation techniques, impact assessment

As part of World Fisheries Day celebration at Veraval Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT a one day workshop on “Responsible Fishing and Quality Improvement” was conducted on 21st November, 2016.

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi, in collaboration with Department of Fisheries, Government of Meghalaya, Shillong and Office of Deputy Commissioner, West Jaintia Hills District, Govt. of Meghalaya

Mumbai Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT celebrated World Fisheries Day on 21 November, 2016 by arranging an open day. About 50 students from I.E.S. Navi Mumbai High School, Vashi visited the Centre. Posters on harvest and post harvest practices on fisher

For strengthening the academic and research collaborations, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Kochi signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS),

The Veraval Regional Centre of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology observed/Celebrated Vigilance Awareness Week during 31 October to 5 November, 2016. The programme started on 31st October with the Oath taking ceremony where Scientist In-

Commemorating World Fisheries Day, ICAR-CIFT, Kochi organized a one day awareness program on "The Importance of Fish in Diet" at Jowai, Meghalaya on 21st November, 2016. The program was jointly organized by ICAR-CIFT, Kochi, ICAR-RC for NEH, Meghala

As part of World Fisheries Day Celebrations the following programs were organized by the Visakhapatnam Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT:

For promoting and supporting the sustainable small scale fisheries, especially the spiny Lobster fisheries in Mandvi region of Gujarat state, WWF in association with ICAR-CIFT

ICAR-CIFT, Cochin organized a four days In-house Training Programme on “Enhancing Efficiency and Behavioural Skills of Technical Personnel" during 7-10 November, 2016 for technical staff up to T-4. A total of 23 technical persons

On Monday, 21st November 2016 ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin celebrated the World Fisheries Day to create awareness about overfishing, habitat destruction and other serious threats affecting the sustainability of our vast

ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin is organizing an international level capacity building programme on ‘Extension Methodologies for Coastal Fisheries' for the participants of the member countries of Colombo plan during 15-26 No

As part of ‘Vigilance Awareness Week Celebrations’ at ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin on 5th November, 2016 Dr. Alexander Jacob, IPS, Former Director General of Police, Kerala and Nodal Officer, National Police University d

The training programme on “HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINT” will be conducted from 15-19 November, 2016.

The written examination for LDC post as per advertisement dtd. 02.01.2016 will be held on 11.12.2016 at Kochi. Call letters for the selected candidates will be sent in due course. List of selected and rejected applications will be published in CIFT

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries technology, Cochin was the only institute among eight fisheries research institutes of ICAR, Fisheries Colleges across the country, Fisheries Departments of different states and other organizations related to fish

Dr. Leela Edwin, Principal Scientist and Head, Fishing Technology Division, ICAR – Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin was invited to attend the Expert Consultation on Marking of Fishing Gear, organised by the Food Agricultural Organi

As a part of the ESSO-INCOIS Project on “Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITKs) in Marine Fisheries Sector of Kerala: Documentation and Analysis”, two data validation workshops were conducted at ICAR-CIFT, Cochin during 29-30. June, 2016.

Visakhapatnam Research Centre of ICR-CIFT has developed an insulated fish bag for preserving the quality of fish during local transportation and retail vending. The insulated fish bag helps in maintaining the quality of fish when used with proper ic

A Training cum demonstration programme was conducted by ICAR-CIFT, Visakhapatnam Research Centre at Pedderu Reservoir, V. Madugula (Mandal), Visakhapatnam District, Andhra Pradesh on 22 April, 2016 under the TSP programme for the benefit of tribal f

As a part of “Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav” activity, ICAR-central Institute of Fisheries technology, Cochin celebrated National Technology Day at Munambam on 6th May, 2016. The programme was sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology an

Under the project Green Fishing System for Tropical Seas funded by the National Agriculture Fund in operation at ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin an interaction meet for conducting experimental operations using advanced long lin

As a part of implementation of Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) of Government of India for the betterment of tribal communities in Maharashtra state, Mumbai Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT has conducted a three days Training cum Transfer of Technologies (ToT) prog

The ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin celebrated its 59th Foundation Day on 29 April, 2016, Dr. K. Gopakumar, former Deputy Director General (Fisheries), ICAR, New Delhi was the Chief Guest of the day. Dr. C.N. Ravishankar, Dire

Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, DARE and Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR, New Delhi visited ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin on 18th April, 2016.

The Visakhapatnam Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT organized a series of Workshops cum training programmes on “Fabrication of foldable traps and gillnets” under the Tribal Sub Plan Programme during the month of March, 2016.

The 19.75 m multi-purpose fishing vessel, FV Sagar Harita, built under the project “Green Fishing Systems for the Tropical Seas” funded by National Agricultural Science Fund (ICAR-NASF) was officially launched by Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretar

In compliance to the ICAR Training Policy for training all categories of staff, a two days Training Workshop to enhance the capabilities of Skilled Support Staff of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin was organized during 21-22 M

nder the Tribal Sub Plan Programme ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin organized a training programme on “Value Addition of Freshwater Fish Through Processing” in collaboration with ICAR- Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Re

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has organized a one day training cum demonstration programme on “Responsible Fish Harvesting Practices” for inland fisherfolk at Vazhachal, Thrissur, Kerala on 2 March, 2016.

The Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin and ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin organized a National Seminar on “Advances in marine natural products and nutraceutical research” on 26th February, 2016 at ICAR-CIFT

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin conducted a Specialists' Consultation on Energy Saving in Fishing on 5th March, 2016 at ICAR-CIFT, Cochin.

Mumbai Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT conducted three days ‘Training cum Transfer of Technologies (ToT) programme’ for tribal fisherfolk under Tribal Subplan (TSP) of Govt. of India at Bhutnal, an inland fishing village in Vijayapura district of Ka

The first operational workshop of the project “All India Network Project on Fish Health (AINP_FH) was conducted during 11-12 February, 2016 at ICAR-CIFT, Cochin. Twelve scientists and 12 research fellows from the participating institutes including

As part of the “One week at fishing harbor programme” of NETFISH-MPEDA, Veraval Rearch Centre of ICAR-CIFT conducted a training programme on “Square mesh codend fabrication and responsible fishing practices”.

A National Workshop on ‘Development of Fisheries vis-à-vis Blue Revolution and Value Addition in Himachal Pradesh’ was jointly organized by ICAR-CIFT, Kochi and Department of Fisheries, Himachal Pradesh on 12th and 13th December, 2015 at Bilaspu

A large volume of waste is being generated from shell-fishes, which can be utilized to extract Chitin and its derivatives which finds wider application in various fields.

he ICAR Inter-Institutional Sports Tournament – 2015 (South Zone) kicked off at Maharaja’s College Grounds, Ernakulam Cochin on 25 May, 2015.

eraval Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT has organised a programme on 25th February, 2015 to hand over a Solar Dryer to a group of tribal belonging to Siddi tribe, associated with “Bharat Adim Juth Matsyaudyog Sahakari Mandali” Veraval. Siddi’s are

A training programme on “Biochemical Techniques for Fish Quality Analysis” was organized at Veraval Research of ICAR-CIFT during 13-19 February, 2015.

A training programme on ‘Microbiological quality of seafood’ was organized at Veraval Research of ICAR-CIFT during 19-24 January, 2015. Shri Mohammad Koya, SIC, VRC of ICAR-CMFRI inaugurated the programme.

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin is conducting a collaborative training programme on “Fish Processing, Quality Control and HACCP” during 20-26 October, 2014.

The Fish Processing Division is organising an ICAR Winter School on "Recent Advances in the Development of Nutraceuticals, Health Foods and Fish Feed from Fish & Shellfish Processing Discards" from 10th November to 1st December 2014 at CIFT, Cochin.

The Quality Assurance and Management Division is organising an ICAR Short Course on "Practical Aspects of Seafood Safety" from 14th July to 24th July, 2014 at CIFT, Cochin.

National Workshop cum Training on "High Pressure Processing for Food Preservation" scheduled to be held on 7th March 2014 at CIFT, Cochin under the NAIP Sub Project "Studies on high pressure processing of high value perishable commodities".

The next training coure on 'MODERN ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN BIOCHEMISTRY' will be conducted in the Biochemistry and Nutrition Division of CIFT, Cochin from 20th February to 4th March, 2014 ( 10 working days).

Under the NAIP project on 'Strengthening Statistical Computing for NARS' operated in consortium mode, a training programme on 'Data Analysis using SAS' is being organized at CIFT, Cochin from 1-7 February, 2014 with the objective to strengthen statis

Keel laying ceremony of the 19.8m Combination Fishing Vessel to be constructed under the project 'Green Fishing Systems for Tropical Seas' (GFSTS) will be held at Goa Shipyard Ltd., Goa on 13-01-2014. The keel will be laid by Dr. K. Gopakumar, Former

A two days work shop on "Implementation of Automated Library Management System using Koha Open Source Software" is being organised at CIFT, from 12-12-2013 to 13-12-2013, under the World Bank Project (NAIP) on "Strengthening of Digital

The Research Advisory Committee of the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin met on 22 August, 2013. The following were present in the meeting: Dr. V. Prakash FRSC, Distinguished Scientist of CSIR, Ex. Director, CIFTRI, Hon. Director of R

The Short Training Course on 'Marketing Research for Value Chain inFisheries' is from 01-10 October 2013. The course is intended to give the participants an exposure to the tools of marketing research which can be used within a value chain framework.

Shri Tariq Anwar, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India visited Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) on 27th May 2013. Shri Tariq Anwar was received by Dr. T.K. Srinivasa Gopal, Director, CIFT, K

Detailed analysis of the samples is in progress in the laboratory. Since many studies are not conducted in situ measurements of Bio-optical properties both apparent and inherent optical properties simultaneously to assess the entire water colour comp

Under the Tribal Sub Plan, a programme for distribution of aluminium boat and gillnets to tribal fishermen was organized by CIFT, Cochin in association with Nellarachal ST Fisheries Cooperatives Society at Karapuzha, Ambalavayal in Wayanad District o

High Pressure Processing (HPP) is an emerging food processing technique which has gained importance during the last decade. The process is non thermal and processing is done at low temperatures in order to retain the natural and fresh like appearanc

The Fishing Technology Division of CIFT is organizing an ICAR Winter School on Fish Harvesting Systems for Resource Conservation from 20 November to 10 December 2012 at CIFT, Cochin.

The Business Incubation Centre established at Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Cochin under the project Zonal Technology Management - Business Planning and Development (ZTM-BPD) Unit will be inaugurated on 5th April 2012, by Dr. S. A

The ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin, has been awarded the prestigious Official Language Shield of the Department of Official Language, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.

भा.कृ.अनु.प- के.मा.प्रौ.सं राजर्षि टंडन राजभाषा पुरस् कार से सम्मार्नत

ICAR-CentralInstitute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin received the Wiley Library Award for Highest Usage of Wiley Journals in 2019 within CeRA Consortium (Fisheries & Aquaculture Institutes).

ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries technology Kochi has bagged three prestigious awards in the 27th Indian Convention of Food scientists and Technologists (ICFoST) held at Tezpur University, Assam.

CAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology received Appreciation Certificate for uploading all its Publications of the last 6 years (2013-14 to 2019-2020) in the KRISHI portal of ICAR. The certificate was received by Dr. Saly N Thomas, Principal S

The ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi has won the Kerala State Renewable Energy (Akshaya Oorja) Award and commendation certificate in appreciation of the achievements towards research and innovation initiatives on renewable energ

he Central Institute of Fisheries Technology under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Govt. of India), has been crowned the Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award for the year 2018, f

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi was honoured with the Official Language Rolling Trophy for the best implementation of the Official Language Policy of the Government of India for 2017-18 by the Kochi Town Official Language Implem

The ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has been awarded Energy Conservation Commendation Certificate – 2018 in appreciation of institute’s achievements in the field of Energy Conservation and Management in the state of Kerala

The ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has been awarded the SKOCH Evergreen Platinum Award and Order-of-Merit for its initiatives on “Green, Clean and Affordable Energy: Multi-purpose Solar Conversion System”.

ICAR-CIFT, Cochin gets Best Annual Report Award

Dr. Manoj P Samuel has been awarded Krishi Vigyan Award 2017 constituted by the Govt. of Kerala for the best Agricultural Scientist in the state.

ICAR – Central  Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin  is designated as a content partner of National Digital Library of India for its generous contribution of contents .

Dr. Osama Abbas Muhieldeen, Associate Professor, Head, Department of Agricultural Engineering, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Gazeira University, Wad Madani, P.O box 20, Sudan has been awarded the prestigious Dr. C.V. Raman International Fellowshi

The Agri Business Incubation Centre of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has won the SKOCH Order of Merit Award - 2017 for qualifying amongst the top 30 Transformational Innovation Projects in India.

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin received the Wiley Library Award for Highest Usage of Wiley Journals in 2017 within CeRA Consortium (Fisheries & Aquaculture Institutes).

Dr. Manoj P. Samuel, Principal Scientist and Head, Engineering Division, ICAR-CIFT, Cochin received the “Commendation Medal Award”instituted by the Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE) for the year 2016. T

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin received a cash award of Rs. 5 Lakhs instituted by Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India for “Pushing Cashless Economy Goals” among the ICAR Institutes.

Shri K.V. Vishnu, Senior Research Fellow, Biochemistry & Nutrition Division, ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has been awarded ‘Best Poster Award’ for the poster

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin received the ‘Rajarshi Tandon Rajbhasha Puraskar’ for the year 2014-15. ICAR-CIFT bagged this award for best Official Language Implementation among the ICAR Institutions in the Region ‘C’

Smt. P. Jeyanthi, Scientist, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has been awarded ‘Best Poster Award’ for the best poster presentation in the 5th International Symposium on Cage Aquaculture in Asia (CAA5) held during 25-28 Nove

Dr. Prajith K.K receiving Young Marine biologist Award from Prof (Dr). Rashid Sumalia, Director, Fisheries Economics, University of British Columbia, Canada

Smt. S. Remya, Scientist, Veraval Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT has bagged AFSIB Young Scientist Award instituted by the Asian Fisheries Society, Indian Branch (AFSIB) for scientists below the age of 35, working in the field of fisheries, aquaculture

Dr. Nikita Gopal, Senior Scientist, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin received the Asian Fisheries Society Merit Award for her work in Gender in Fisheries.

The Zonal Technology Management – Business Planning and Development (ZTM-BPD) Unit at CIFT, Cochin has won the National Award for BEST AGRI-BUSINESS INCUBATOR for the year 2013.

Dr. A. Jeyakumari, Scientist, Fish Processing, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin was deputed to Thailand to undergo a training programme on “Encapsulation of fish oil” at Kasetsart University, Thailand during 17-21December, 2012.

Dr Rakesh Kumar, Scientist, MFB Division of Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin, bagged the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for P.G. Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences 2011.

The Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) installed in the plant of M/s Bhatsons Aquatic Products, Cochin has been awarded SECOND POSITION by Kerala State Pollution Control Board for the year 2011.

Dr.T.K.Srinivasa Gopal, Director has been conferred Fellow of Association of Food Scientists and Technologists(India) for the significant contributions made in the area of Research, Development, Industrial Achievement and Human Resource Development

Dr. T.K. Srinivas Gopal, Director, CIFT, Cochin has been conferred with Fellow of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (F.ASET) for outstanding contributions in the field of Fish Processing Technology during the 9th Indian Fisheries For

Dr. T.K. Srinivasa Gopal has been conferred with Fellow of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (F.ASET) for outstanding contributions in the field of Fish Processing Technology during the 9th Indian Fisheries Forum on 19th December 201

Dr. GerogeNinan, Senior Scientist, Fish Processing, CIFT, Cochin received the ‘Jawaharlal Nehru Award’ for outstanding Post Graduate Agricultural Research-2010 of ICAR, New Delhi for his Ph. D. thesis entitled, “Optimization of process paramete

Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has bagged the ‘RajarshiTandon Award- 2010’ for the best Official language Implementation among the ICAR Institutes in the ‘C’ Region. CIFT got this award for the seventh time. The award was r

Dr. Femeena Hassan, Senior Scientist, Quality Assurance and Management, CIFT, Cochin received the ‘RashtriyaGaurav Award’ for meritorious services, outstanding performance and remarkable role in fisheries instituted by India International Friends

Dr. T.K. Srinivasa Gopal, Principal Scientist and Head, Fish Processing Division, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has been conferred with Fellow of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences in the field of Agricultural Engineering a

The Professional Fisheries Graduates Forum (PGFG), Mumbai has awarded Dr. C.N. Ravishankar, Senior Scientist, Fish Processing Division, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin with “Certificate of Appreciation” for the ‘Best Indian Fi

Dr. B. Meenakumari, Director, CIFT, Cochin received the 6th Dr. R.C. Dalela Oration Award -2009 from Dr. William D. Dar, Director General, International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad at the 29th Annul Session

Dr. P.N. Joshi, Principal Scientist & Head, Division of Engineering, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin was awarded the Kerala State Energy Conservation Commendation Certificate 2009 in appreciation of the commendable achievements towa

Professional Fisheries Graduates Forum (PFGF) has awarded “Dr. I. Karunasagar Award” for the Bet Indian Ph. D. thesis for the year 2009 to Dr. C.O. Mohan, Scientist, Fish Processing Division for his thesis entitled, “Shelf life extension of see

The electronic equipments developed in CIFT have wide applications in different mainstream activities of the country including marine sciences, agricultural sciences, water resources and management, energy and environmental sciences etc.

Dr. B. Meenakumari, Director, CIFT is conferred Fellowship of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (F. ASET) for outstanding contributions to inland and marine fisheries sectors and for undertaking material improvement for fishing gear.

Dr. C. Jessy Joseph, Asst. Director (OL) received the Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize 2008 for her work ?Aparichitar? (Malayalam). The award carries a cash prize of Rs.20,000/- an inscribed copper plaque which will be given away to her in August, 2

CIFT, Cochin bags the Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award 2006 instituted by ICAR, New Delhi. The award is instituted by ICAR to recognize the agricultural research institutions which make outstanding contributions for the growth and deve

CIFT bags SARDAR PATEL AWARD for the best Institution under ICAR. CIFT is the only Institute which was awarded the prestigious award for the second time. The award carries Rs. 5 lakhs and a citation. The award will be presented to the Director, CIFT

Dr. Saly N. Thomas, Sr. Scientist has been selected for Jawaharlal Nehru Award for P.G. Agricultural Research 2004. This award is given for the best Ph. D. Thesis in Fisheries . She did her Ph. D. under the guidance of Prof. Dr. C. Hridayanathan who

A training programme on ‘Basics of food packaging & testing of packaging materials’ for SC students under SCSP component of ICAR-CIFT, Kochi is scheduled to be held from 27th February-1st March, 2023 at ICAR-CIFT, Kochi.

(31 October- 6 November, 2022)

हिंदी सप्ताह समारोह 2022

International Seminar-Interventions for Control of AMR:Harnessing One Health Knowledge

श्री सशुील कुमार गप्ुता, माननीय साांसद एवां सांयोजक दसूरी उपसमममत की अध्यक्षता मेंश्रीमती सा�

Training Course - Advances in Food Process Engineering and Preservation for SC students

Brainstorming training on Advanced microbiological and molecular techniques for improving the competence of students in Biological Sciences

ICAR - Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Cochin launched a national campaign on ‘Fish for health and prosperity’ at its main campus at Kochi as a mark of commemorating the 75th year of Indian independence as ‘Azadi K

ICAR-CIFT to launch national campaign on ‘Fish for health and prosperity’

As part of commemorating the 75th year of independence of India as ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ with continuous celebrations and campaigning for 75 weeks focusing on various policy initiatives of Govt. of India envisaging an impact on accele

As part of the 70th week celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin organized an online National Campaign on “Emerging Aquaculture Systems and Practices” on 11th July, 2022 at 2.30 pm.

ICAR-CIFT joins hands with ICAR-NRRI in launching a collaborative nutritional campaign on ‘Inclusion of fish in daily diet’ under World Fish Project

MANAGE sponsored off-campus online training programme on 'New start-up opportunities in fisheries'

awareness of Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers (PIDPI) in general public and Vendors.

WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY SEMINAR - Safe Fish for Healthy Life on 07 June, 2022

upcoming MANAGE Sponsored Off-campus Online Collaborative Training programme to be organised by ICAR-CIFT during 18-21 April, 2022.

ICAR-CIFT Cochin has seven research divisions that coordinate the training programmes and project works on various disciplines under various division.

The microbial quality of water from Sasthamcotta Lake in Kollam District is found to be safe and within the limits of drinking water standards set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

ICAR-CIFT, Cochin; the first research institute under the auspices of ICAR accredited by NABL India, a Constituent Board of Quality Council of India since 2005, is adorned with the maiden crown of NABL-FSSAI integrated accreditation, that will add g

Director's message in connection with विश्‍व हिन्‍दी दिवस

short course on “Bycatch Reduction in Fisheries: Recent Advances” during 17-26 January 2022 (online training).

Shri. Jatindra Nath Swain, IAS, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Govt. of India visited ICAR-CIFT accompanied by Dr. J Balaji, IAS, Joint Secretary, Marine Fisheries, GOI along with Secretary (Fisheries), Govt. of Kerala Smt. Tinku Biswal, IAS and

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Kochi inked a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Kolkata based Quest Bio Organics (P) Ltd. on 16th September 2021

The Government has decided to commemorate 75th year of India's Independence as Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav.The celebrations and campaign during the year are planned on the identified activities and events on the policy initiatives having impacted India�

ICAR-CIFT, Cochin signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Cochin based Matsyafed to transfer ‘technology and machineries’ for conversion of fish waste into aquafeeds and its marketing.

As a part of Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav, ICAR-CIFT is organizing a National Webinar on System Diversification in Aquaculture on 1st September 2021 from 10 am to 3.30 pm

A video on "Conversion of fish waste into feed" was prepared as a part of progress under Swachhata Action Plan

The ICAR-CIFT, Kochi, in collaboration with Petronet LNG Limited, Kochi Terminal, and KDISC is going to launch LNG Driven fishing boat first time ever in the country as a pilot project.

A Skill Development Program on “Pre-processing and drying of fish” was conducted at Engineering Division of ICAR-CIFT during 26-27 February 2021.

training on pre-processing and drying of fish

New Agricultural Laws - A boon to farmers and farm sectors

Seaweeds are considered as excellent source of nutrients like essential amino acids, phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre.

Kindy refer to the Council's letter of even number dated 26-07-2019 regarding holding of the Nation-Wide Pension Adalat.

The Honourable Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu accompanied by Shri. Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Youth advancement, Government of Andhra Pradesh visited Visakhapatnam Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT

ICAR-CIFT, Cochin observed the Constitution Day by organizing preamble reading on digital platform on 26 November, 2020 at 11.00am at head quarters in Cochin.

Open sun drying is the traditional method employed by fisherfolks in most parts of the country to dry fish and other marine products.

The Preamble of the Constitution of India

ICAR-CIFT, Cochin developed a public-private partnership with Kerala state fisheries department for reinventing the future of the people affected with Covid pandemic through an ambitious and pioneering eco-sustainable project, Parivarthanam

With the aim of adopting a unique brand strategy, and to protect and position all the technologies and products developed by ICAR-CIFT in the public domain, the ZTM-ABI Centre has designed and registered a trademark name 'CIFTEQ'.

The Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020

ICAR-NAHEP in collaboration with Agricultural Engineering Division of ICAR is organizing Kritagya- a National Level Hackathon promoting farm mechanization with the idea to organise National level hackathon.

ICAR-CIFT, Cochin, is conducting one-month longin-plant training on “Processing and Quality Assurance in Fisheries” for B.F. Sc. students of College of Fisheries,Dholi in Bihar.

The ASEAN-India Research Training Fellowship (AIRTF) Scheme is a flagship funding program started by Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India under the ASEAN India Science and Technology Development Fund (AISTDF), with Federati

ICAR-CIFT research article published in Current Scienceentitled ‘Can sulphated pollysachharides from seaweed provide prophylactic and/or therapeutic solution to covid-19 pandemic?’(authored by Asish K Jha, Suseela Mathew and Ravishankar C.N.) hig

ICAR-CIFT, Kochi in collaboration with ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode provided technical guidance to Kerala State Warehousing Corporation (KSWC) for constructing a Temperature Controlled Warehouse at Vandanmedu in Idukki district

CIFT Technologies Reaching the Masses: Seven New Ventures Launched and Three in Pipeline during Unlock Period

Appeal of Hon'ble Prime Minister to all to Participate in International Yoga Day 2020

Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH) has issued an D.O. M.16011/42/2019-YN dated 4th June, 2020 along with Annexure 1: Guidelines for Yoga@Home regarding above subject.

A Success story on RTE Stuffed Mussels - A Business venture of ABI Incubatee from ICAR-CIFT takes wings

ICAR-CIFT’s work on ‘Food and fishing gear loss’, the first attempt from the country in the area of fishing gear loss has got appreciation from Rome based Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and published by the world food body as ‘FAO f

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi has released a short video film on “Dos & Don’ts to prevent COVID-19” with an objective to develop awareness on Covid-19 pandemic and different precaution measures to be followed for control

Kerala State Council for Science Technology and Environment jointly with ICAR CIFT Kochi and NIT Surathkal is organizing Webinar on "Ensuring Water Security for Future" to raise awareness on water conservation and as a gesture to support Kerala CMDRF

ICAR-Central institute of fisheries technology, Kochi developed two variants of pedal operated Hand sanitizer unit.The units can disinfect the hands of one person at a time.

Covid-19 mitigation advisories prepared by ICAR-CIFT, Kochi on harvest and post-harvest fisheries along with some flyers on advisories in specific areas like fish market, fishing harbour and landing centre, fishing boat and seafood processing plants

Engineering Division, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has designed and developed “REFRIGERATED MOBILE FISH VENDING KIOSK”for selling fish in the closed chamber under hygienic conditions at consumer doorstep.

ശുചിത്വ പ്രവർത്തനപദ്ധതിയുടെ ഭാഗമായി സൗജന്യ പരിശീലനം ICAR-CIFTൽ വെച്ച് മാർച്ച് 4 ബുധനാഴ്ച രാവിലെ 9.30

Hon’ble MP , Kerala Shri. Benny Behanan inaugurates CIFT- Solar Hybrid Dryer with LPG back-up at Peringala, Ernakulam

MTC on Pluralistic extension for upscaling secondary fisheries from (17 - 24 January, 2020)

Results of ICAR Southern Zonal Tournaments - 2019

Swachhata Hi Seva campaign is being celebrated annually in response to the Prime Minister’s appeal to citizens to spread the Swachhata Movement. This years’ theme of Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign 2019 was “Beat Plastic pollution”.

On the eve of the World Antibiotic Awareness Week 2019, SOFTI and ICAR-CIFT are organizing a National Seminar on ‘AMR in Indian Fisheries: Measures of Mitigation’ for discussing the latest developments in AMR in fisheries sector in the Indian con

Conduct of Nation-wide Pension Adalat on 23-08-2019 as part of 100 days strategic and impactful initiative with regard to minimize the Pensioners grievances

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology is organizing 10 days short course on “Recent advances in post-harvest fisheries engineering” during 13 -22 November, 2019 sponsored by ICAR. Brochure is attached in following link for more informati

Applications are invited for one internship position for six months.

The Central Institute of Fisheries Technology under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Govt. of India), has been crowned the Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award for the year 2018,

ICAR-CIFT is conducting a Model Training Course on “Advanced Fish Drying and Chilling Technology” sponsored by Directorate of Extension, Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Govt

As part of implementation and promotion of official language, a one day National Scientific Hindi Seminar-Techfish 2019 on ‘Technological Advancements in Fisheries Sector with special reference to Gujarat’ was conducted by Veraval Research Centre

The Research Training Fellowship-Developing Countries Scientist (RTF-DCS) Scheme is a flagship funding program started by Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India with Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FIC

Smt. Rajni Sekhari Sibal, IAS, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Govt. of India visited ICAR-CIFT, Cochin on 4th April 2019, during her three days’ official visit to Cochin. The visit programme of Secretary, Dept. of Fisheries was considered as

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has been conferred with a status of “National Reference Laboratory (NRL) for Fish and Fish Products” by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Ministry of Health and Family Wel

Inauguration of demonstration programme by Prof.K.V. Thomas, Hon’ble MP, Ernakulamat 11 AM on 30/1/2019 at Fisheries Harbour, Thoppumppady

Shri Tarun Shridhar, IAS, Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairy and Fisheries (DADF) under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India visited ICAR-CIFT today along with Shri K S Srinivas, IAS, Chairman MPEDA, Co

The ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has been awarded Energy Conservation Commendation Certificate – 2018 in appreciation of institute’s achievements in the field of Energy Conservation and Management in the state of Kerala

Mumbai Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT participates in 19th IUFoST World Food Science and Technology Congress at Mumbai

ICAR - Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Matsyapuri P.O., Willingdon Island, Cochin-682029, hereby invites sealed Expression of Interest (EoI) from interested companies to apply for an exclusivelicense for production of three high value prod

Official Language Implementation: Official Language Seminar concluded on progressive endeavor

The ‘CIFTest’ — developed by ICAR - Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Cochin — is hogging the limelight as the food safety officers in Kerala as part of Operation Sagar Rani seized more than 28,000 kg of chemical-contamin

The Internship programme would provide an opportunity to the youth to be a part of world's largest sanitation programme.

Training programme on Microbiological Examination Seafoods

With reference to the Expression of Interest, No.11-2/2018-CDN dated 17.04.2018, for the license to manufacture and supply ICAR-CIFT Dryers, Descaling machine and Mobile fish vending kiosk, the Pre-bid Meeting is scheduled on 27 April 2018, 2.30 pm�

With reference to the Expression of Interest, No.11-2/2018-CDN dated 17.04.2018, for the exclusive license to manufacture Rapid Detection Kits for finding adulterants in fresh fish, the Pre-bid Meeting is scheduled on 2 May 2018, 2.30 pm at ICAR-CIFT

Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR) visited VeravalResearch Centre of ICAR-CIFT and CMFRI on 7th April 2018.

A new business model for solar dried fish products, has been introduced in Cochin, by a start up firm 'Aabbaa Fish Products' with the support of ICAR - Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT).

Shri. Innocent, Hon. M.P. Chalakudy, inaugurated the distribution of Fishing Implements to the members of Vazhachal CFR Coordination Sangham on 3.3.2018 under TSP.

21 days ICAR sponsored Winter School on “Marine nutrients for fighting malnutrition: Recent advances in marine biomolecules for human nutrition and healthcare” concluded on 21st February 2018 at ICAR-CIFT, Cochin

National Science Day Celebration held at ICAR-CIFT

Fisheries & Ports department, Government of Kerala co ordinated a demonstration of new rapid detection kits for adulterants in fresh fish (CIFTest kits) developed by ICAR- Central Institute of fisheries Technology at Palayam market, Thiruvanathapuram

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Cochin has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod and Mushroom Cultivators Self Help grou

ICAR sponsored winter school on Marine nutrients for fighting malnutrition: Recent advances in marine biomolecules for human nutrition and healthcare

Shri Radha Mohan Singh, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, released “Rapid Detection Kits (CIFtest) to detect adulteration of Formaldehyde and Ammonia in fresh fish” developed by ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Co

Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary DARE and Director General, ICAR accompanied with Dr. Joykrushna Jena, Deputy Director General (Fisheries Science), Dr. Ravishankar C.N., Director, ICAR-CIFTand scientists of Fishing Technology Division

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology hasdevelopedarefrigeration enabled mobilefish vending kiosk toimprove the unhygienic handling and marketing practices of fisher folk, small scale vendors and retailers.

Fish is a rich source of good quality protein and other valuable nutrients like poly unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins and minerals. Recently there are reports on marketing of fishes added with harmful chemicals like formaldehyde, ammonia etc.

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology have developed a refrigeration enabled fish vending kiosk to improve the unhygienic handling and marketing practices of fisher folks.

ICAR-CIFT Research vessel Matsyakumari-II is associated with the search and rescue operations carried out in connection with the Cyclone Ockhi and started from Cochin on 10.12.2017 at 7 AM.

A training programme on “Fish handling and drying” has been proposed to conduct on 24.10.2017 and 25.10.2017 at Engineering division, ICAR-CIFT, Cochin. Proposed registration fee for this training is Rs.2500+tax/-. Spot registration is also avail

National Seminar on Recent Advances in Post-Harvest Fisheries Engineering

ICAR sponsored winter school on “Marine nutrients for fighting malnutrition: Recent advances in marine biomolecules for human nutrition and healthcare”

As a part of “Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav” programme of ICAR-CIFT, a training programme was arranged on ‘Preparation of fish cutlets, fish fingers and fish balls from the meat of low value fish’ for the benefit of 50 women participants at Cherai v

CAR sponsored Winter School on "Enhancing Farm Income through Entrepreneurship Development in Fishing and Fish Processing" from 5th to 25th Janurary 2018.

Chief Secretary, A&N administration Addressing the Gathering

ICAR sponsored Winter School on "Antimicrobial resistance in fish and aquatic environment and its impact on human health" from 01st to 21st December 2017

Second Announcement - 11th INDIAN FISHERIES &AQUACULTURE FORUM

Result of Painting Competition held on 28.04.2016

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology in association with Society of Fisheries Technologists (India) is organizing a National Seminar with the theme “MITIGATING JUVENILE INCIDENCE IN FISHING – THE WAY FORWARD” on 25th March 2017

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has successfully a registered trademark “MARICREAM”. The trademark in Class 99 under No. 1946893 dated 6th April, 2010 has its validity up to 6th April, 2020.

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin received a cash award of Rs. 5 Lakhs instituted by Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India for “Pushing Cashless Economy Goals” among the ICAR Institutes.

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin, an ISO 9001: 2008 certified organization has been recognized as a National Referral Laboratory for Fish and Fishery Products by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under Ministr

ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin signs MoU with Department of Fisheries , Government of Himachal Pradesh

The following Training Programmes will be conducted in CIFT during the following period. Details are given below.

The last date of receipt of application for ICAR sponsored Winter School on "Recent Advances in the Development of Nutraceuticals, Health Foods and Fish Feed from Fish & Shellfish Processing Discards " organised by Fish Processing Division has been

BPD inauguration