ICAR-CIFT is a national institute set up in 1957 to cater the research activities of harvest and post harvest sector of fisheries.

Joined October 2018
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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 on Balanced Use of Fertilizers at Chengallur, Thrissur on 22 May 2026 Sessions on CIFT Microboost & soil testing 10 Microboost packets distributed to farmers 25 participants attended By ICAR-CIFT #ICAR #CIFT #MGMG 🌱
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ICAR-CIFT conducted a Farmers’ Awareness Campaign on Balanced Use of Fertilizers at Ezhacherry, Kottayam on 21 May 2026 🌿Promoted organic farming & sustainable nutrient management ♻️Demonstrated Panchagavya, Jeevamritham & CIFT Bio-Booster By ICAR-CIFT under MGMG #ICAR #CIFT
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ICAR-CIFT signed an agreement with ICET, Muvattupuzha on 13 May 2026 to strengthen collaboration in: 🔬 Food processing technologies ⚙️ Innovative equipment development 🤖 Automated quality assurance systems 📚 Joint research & student training By ICAR-CIFT &ICET #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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🌱 ICAR-CIFT organized an MGMG Awareness Programme on Balanced Use of Fertilizers at Edakkattuvayal, Ernakulam on 12 May 2026 🚜 Sessions on soil health, CIFT Microboost & Fish Amino 👩‍🌾 Soil sample collection demo conducted 🌾 36 farmers benefited #ICAR #CIFT #MGMG
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