29th January 2025, Bhubaneswar
ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture organized a Kisan Mela-cum-Exhibition focused on Freshwater Aquaculture at Kausalyaganga, on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar, today.
The Mela was inaugurated by Swami Atmaprabhanandaji, Secretary Maharaj of the Ramakrishna Mission, Bhubaneswar. He commended ICAR-CIFA's efforts in transferring agricultural technologies to farmers and emphasized the importance of the event.
Dr Arjamadutta Sarangi, Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management, Bhubaneswar, along with other senior officials graced the occasion.
Dr P.K. Sahoo, Director, ICAR-CIFA, highlighted the significance of scientific fish farming. He also discussed the institute’s initiatives aimed at empowering economically disadvantaged communities, particularly the scheduled caste groups.
In 2024, ICAR-CIFA conducted numerous awareness programs, technology transfers, demonstrations, and training sessions, benefiting over 3000 farm families across eight states. Key technologies demonstrated included scientific carp culture, ornamental fish farming, catfish rearing, and integrated fish farming.
The exhibition featured eight organizations showcasing products, technologies, and publications related to agriculture and allied sectors.
During the Scientist-Farmer Interface, experts from various fields such as Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Aquaculture, Crop Sciences, and Tuber Crops engaged with farmers, answering their questions in the local language.
The event was attended by over 460 farmers and farm women from various districts of Odisha, including Angul, Bhadrak, Dhenkanal, Jagatsingpur, Khordha, and Puri.
(Source: ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar)
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