ICAR-CIFT, Kochi conducts International ITEC Course

13^th February, 2020, Kochi

The ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi has organized an International Training Programme under Indian Technical & Economic Cooperation Programme (ITEC) on “Improving fishery based livelihood: Policies, Technologies and Extension Strategies” from 13^th to 26^th February, 2020.

The programme has been sponsored by the ITEC, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India for sharing India’s knowledge in the field of science and technology with the ITEC partner countries.

In his inaugural address, the Chief Guest, Shri Alex Ninan, President, Seafood Export Association of India (Kerala Chapter) highlighted the ICAR-CIFT’s unique contributions being made to the Indian Fisheries sector including Seafood Exporting industries. Lauding the achievements of the Institute for its quality and flawless technological contributions in harvest and post-harvest fisheries, he expected that the Institute can play an important role to transfer the promising technologies to overseas through the ITEC programmes.

Dr. Ravishankar C.N., Director, ICAR-CIFT emphasized on using the innovative extension management techniques with a focus on need-based technologies required for enhancing the efficiency of technology dissemination in fisheries sector.

11 Executives representing 9 ITEC partner countries including Serbia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Tanzania, Tunisia, Cambodia, Kenya and Palestine are participating in the programme.

Most of the participants are officials representing the Fisheries Departments and Universities in the respective countries.

(Source: ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi)