ICAR-CIFT is a national institute set up in 1957 to cater the research activities of harvest and post harvest sector of fisheries.
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On #WorldFoodSafetyDay2026, ICAR-CIFT organized an expert talk on “Together for Safe Food – A Shared Responsibility.”
🎙️ Expert Speaker: Dr. Rashmi H. Poojara, St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
🍽️ Safe food from farm to fork
🛡️ Shared responsibility for food safety
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On #WorldFoodSafetyDay2026, ICAR-CIFT organized a National Webinar on “Seafood-Borne Pathogens and Toxins: From Burden to Solutions”.
Keynote by Prof. Iddya Karunasagar
Focus on seafood safety, pathogens, toxins & solutions
Scientists, industry, faculty & students participated
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Under the #MGMG programme, ICAR-CIFT organized an awareness-cum-training programme on CIFT Microboost & Organic Fertilizer Production from Waste on 26 May 2026.
35 participants attended
Waste-to-wealth approaches
Organic farming technologies
Logo launch of Anvaya Farms
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ICAR-CIFT Visakhapatnam Research Centre celebrated #WorldEnvironmentDay2026 with a sapling plantation drive led by Dr. J.K. Jena (ICAR), Dr. Grinson George (ICAR-CMFRI) and Dr. Madhusudana Rao (ICAR-CIFT).
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ICAR-CIFT organized an awareness programme on Turtle Excluder Device (TED) & Mesh Size Regulation for Sustainable Fisheries Development in collaboration with SIFT and the Andhra Pradesh Fisheries Department.
Live TED demonstration
50 boat operators & crew participated
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On #WorldOceanDay, ICAR-CIFT organized an awareness & input distribution programme for SC fisherwomen at Kattikunnu, Vaikom. 2 outboard engines were distributed to enhance safety and livelihood support.
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ICAR-CIFT invites applications for a Hands-on Training Programme on Pre-processing and Drying of Fish
📅 15–16 June 2026
📍 Kochi
☀️ Solar-hybrid drying technologies
🔬 Scientific fish processing
Fee: ₹2000
Hostel accommodation available
📧 cift.engg@gmail.com
📞 0484-2412412
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🦐♻️ ICAR-CIFT signs MoA with Saint Marines LLP for transfer of technologies to produce:
🔬 Umami Peptides
🦴 Bio-Calcium
from shrimp shell waste.
🚀 Start-up incubation support through ABI Centre
🌱 Promoting circular economy & seafood waste valorisation
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🎓🌾 ICAR-CIFT organized an invited talk on “Agribusiness in India: Entrepreneurial Opportunities” by Prof. Sukhpal Singh of Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad under #KhetiBachaoAndolan.
💡 Innovation-driven enterprises
🌾 Value-chain approach
🤝 Value sharing with farmers
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🏆 Patent Granted!
Scientists of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology have received a patent for an Antioxidative Biocomposite Film developed from fish skin gelatin, chitosan & chitooligosaccharides derived from seafood processing by-products.
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A 5-day onboard training on Orientation on Deep Sea Fishing Practices was successfully conducted at ICAR–CIFT, Kochi, jointly organized by NCDC&ICAR–CIFT
10 fishers, including 4 women, received hands-on training aboard FV Harita on deep-sea fishing, safety & sustainable practices
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A 5-day training on “Orientation on Deep Sea Fishing Practices,” jointly organized by NCDC & ICAR–CIFT, began today at ICAR–CIFT. 🚢
10 fishers from Gujarat & Puducherry, including 4 women, are participating. Hands-on training will be conducted onboard FV Harita of ICAR–CIFT.
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ICAR-CIFT organized an MGMG Awareness Programme at Ezhikkara, North Paravur on 14 May 2026
Focus on balanced fertilizer use & sustainable farming
Highlighted traditional Pokkali–prawn integrated farming
Demonstrated CIFT Micro-boost benefits
22 beneficiaries participated
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ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology organized an MGMG Awareness Programme on balanced fertilizer use at Maneed, Ernakulam on 13 May 2026.
🧪 Sessions on soil health, CIFT Microboost & Fish Amino Acid
✅ Benefited 20 farmers
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