Shillong, Dec 05: The ICAR-CIFA, Rahara, Kolkata, in collaboration with the Directorate of Fisheries, Shillong conducted a training programme on “Recirculating Aquaculture and Biofloc Systems in Fresh Water Aquaculture” on the 3rd and 4th December, 2024 at the Meghalaya State Fisheries Research and Training Institute (MSFR & TI) located at Mawpun, Ri Bhoi District.
Dr. S. Adhikari, Principal Scientist and NEH Coordinator of ICAR-CIFA, presented a lecture on effective fish pond management for enhancing fish production, while Dr. R. N. Mandal, also a Principal Scientist, lectured in the cultivation of live fish food organisms.
It was complemented via virtual format by Dr. S. Sarkar on Biofloc Technology and Dr. Arabinda Das on Recirculating Aquaculture systems in freshwater aquaculture. The program included field visits and opportunities for interaction with local fish farmers, of about 40 (Forty) farmers from Ri- Bhoi District who participated in the Training.
