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Central Institute of Fisheries Education
TypeDeemed University
Established6 June 1961
AffiliationUGC, ICAR,
ChancellorPresident of India
Vice-ChancellorDr. Ravishankar C N
Location
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
CampusUrban
Websitewww.cife.edu.in/index.html

The Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) is a Deemed to be a University and institution of higher learning for fisheries science in Mumbai, India. CIFE has over four decades of leadership in human resource development with its alumni aiding in the development of fisheries and aquaculture worldwide, producing notable contributions to research and technological advancements to their credit.[1]

The institute is one of four deemed to be universities operating under the Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR); the other three being the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) and the Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI)[2]

A total of five centres operate under CIFE, including ones at the ICAR CIFE Rohtak centre at Rohtak in Haryana state, Kolkata in West Bengal state, Kakinada in Andhra Pradesh state, Pawarkheda in Madhya Pradesh state and Motihari in Bihar state.

History

CIFE was instituted in 1961 originally as an in service training centre to impart proficient training and education to fisheries professionals to equip them to face the growing challenges in the fisheries sector. Taking its efforts of almost twenty years into consideration, CIFE came under the administrative control of the Indian Council for Agricultural Research. It was then conferred Deemed University status in 1989 by the University Grants Commission.[3] As such, CIFE incorporated provisions for both research and education in its mandate. It has since made significant contributions towards enriching the quality of fisheries education in India.[4] As per the letter dated 10 November - 2017, University Grants Commission, the higher education authority, the word University has been dropped from the CIFE name and it was replaced by Deemed to be university.[5]

Education programs

CIFE offers Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc) and PhD programs in specialised branches of fisheries science, undertakes research, conducts capacity enhancement programs, and provides technical support and consultancy to development agencies, fishers, farmers and entrepreneurs.[citation needed] With a team of dedicated scientists and state-of-art infrastructure facilities, CIFE is partnering the knowledge led revolution in order to create fisheries and aquaculture-based sustainable rural livelihoods and to ensure food and nutritional security.[1] CIFE offers M.F.Sc and Ph.D programs under 11 various disciplines including: Aquaculture, Aquatic Environment Management, Aquatic Animal Health, Fisheries Resource Management, Fish Biochemistry & Physiology, Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology, Fish Genetics & Breeding, Fish Biotechnology, Fisheries Extension, Fisheries Economics and Post-Harvest Technology[6]

ICAR CIFE is a prestigious institution under the umbrella of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), dedicated to advancing education, research, and development in the field of fisheries. Established in 1961, ICAR CIFE has played a pivotal role in nurturing skilled professionals, conducting cutting-edge research, and promoting sustainable practices in fisheries and aquaculture. The institute is renowned for its comprehensive programs that encompass postgraduate and doctoral studies in fisheries science, contributing significantly to the growth and enhancement of the fisheries sector in India.

ICAR CIFE operates with a multi-faceted mandate that revolves around the holistic development of fisheries and aquaculture:

1. **Education and Training:** The institute offers postgraduate and doctoral programs in fisheries science, ensuring the production of skilled professionals well-versed in the intricacies of the fisheries sector.

2. **Research Excellence:** ICAR CIFE is at the forefront of fisheries and aquaculture research, conducting pioneering studies that address challenges, exploit opportunities, and contribute to sustainable development.

3. **Technology Transfer:** The institute actively engages in technology transfer and extension activities, disseminating research findings and best practices to stakeholders in the fisheries sector, including farmers, fishermen, and professionals.

4. **Capacity Building:** ICAR CIFE fosters capacity building through workshops, training programs, and skill development initiatives aimed at enhancing the capabilities of fisheries professionals, farmers, and fishermen.

ICAR CIFE's research endeavors encompass a wide spectrum of areas crucial to the fisheries sector:

1. **Aquaculture:** Enhancing the productivity, sustainability, and profitability of aquaculture practices through innovative techniques and technologies.

2. **Fisheries Resource Management:** Conservation and management of fisheries resources, both marine and inland, to ensure long-term sustainability.

3. **Aquatic Environment Management and Fish Health and Pathology:** Addressing issues related to aquatic environment management, fish health, disease diagnosis, and disease management strategies, including climate resilience.

4. **Post-Harvest Technology:** Developing efficient post-harvest practices, value addition, and processing technologies to reduce post-harvest losses and enhance the quality of fish products.

5. **Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology and Physiology Division:** Advancing the understanding of fish nutrition, feed technology, and physiology to optimize the health and growth of aquatic organisms.

6. **Fisheries Extension & Economics:** Integrating extension and economics to promote sustainable practices, enhance livelihoods, and ensure the socio-economic well-being of communities dependent on fisheries, including farmers and fishermen.

ICAR CIFE collaborates extensively with national and international institutions, fostering knowledge exchange, research partnerships, and technology sharing. The institute's research outputs contribute significantly to policy formulation, sectoral development, and the well-being of communities dependent on fisheries.




References

  1. ^ a b "Central Institute of Fisheries Education". Archived from the original on 12 May 2008. Retrieved 6 July 2008.
  2. ^ "Home". icar.org.in.
  3. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 July 2008. Retrieved 6 July 2008.((cite web)): CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ FISHING CHIMES -A Monthly Indian Fisheries Journal Archived 17 April 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "UGC Asks 123 Deemed To Be Universities To Drop 'University' From Names; Check Complete List Here". NDTV. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 18 July 2018.
  6. ^ "CIFE Mumbai". Archived from the original on 25 December 2017. Retrieved 25 December 2017.

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