11th June 2019, Chennai
ICAR-Central Institute Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with M/s.Techno feeder, Pvt. Ltd for the technology transfer of ‘Colourfish feed’ here today. The technology transfer is on a non-exclusive basis for the customized feed mill and scaling up of ornamental fish feed production. M/s.Techno feeder, Pvt. Ltd is envisaged to produce the ornamental feed with technical guidance from ICAR-CIBA As per the agreement the initial quantity of feed required for test marketing will be produced by CIBA and the client will manufacture the feed in his own facilities afterwards.
“Colourfish feed is scientifically formulated feed to maintain good health and colour of the ornamental fish, growth is not the primary objective in the aquarium feed.
Dr. K.K. Vijayan, Director, ICAR-CIBA highlighted the necessity of having the Indian brand of quality ornamental feeds to meet the growing demand of the sector, presently supplied by oversees products. He stressed the significance of quality, cost effectiveness and affordability of the feed.
Dr. K. Ambasankar, team leader for the technology briefed about the significance of the MoU, and outlined the genesis of this initiative, and opined that the success of this model, and availability of the cost effective and quality feeds would pave the way for the growth of the growing ornamental fish rearing sector in India.
Shri. Ranjith Manivannan, Director, Techno Feeder Private limited, India opined that the feeds available in the market are not only costly but the quality is highly variable. This joint initiative will lead to the establishment of Desi brand aquarium feeds and meet the consumer requirement of quality feed.
(Source: ICAR-Central Institute Brackishwater Aquaculture, Chennai)
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