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8 ICAR fisheries research institutes spearhead blue revolution across India
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Wednesday, 18 March, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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In a significant push to bolster India’s fisheries sector, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) currently operates eight resource-specific Fisheries Research Institutes supported by 30 regional stations across diverse ecological zones. This update was shared by Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, in the Lok Sabha.
The network includes premier institutions such as the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) in Kochi, the Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI) in Kolkata, and the Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) in Mumbai. These bodies are instrumental in developing nationally relevant technologies aimed at improving productivity, sustainable water use, and fish health management.
Andhra Pradesh has emerged as a major hub for these initiatives, currently hosting four regional research centres located in Kakinada, Vijayawada, and Visakhapatnam. Over the past three years, these centres have successfully disseminated genetically improved freshwater species like Jayanti rohu, Amrit catla, and CIFA GI Scampi to local farmers.
Furthermore, a pioneering "Super-Intensive Precision Shrimp Farming" initiative has been launched in Srikakulam. The state is also leading the way in integrated seaweed–shrimp winter cropping, a move designed to diversify coastal livelihoods and enhance export compliance through rigorous aquatic animal disease surveillance.
Beyond technology, the government has focused on human capital. Over 40,000 stakeholders nationwide have received technical support and training in the last three years. The Ministry highlighted that the Andhra Pradesh State Aquaculture Development Authority Act, 2020, serves as a legislative backbone to ensure quality inputs and regulated growth in the sector.
While no new ICAR centres are currently proposed for Andhra Pradesh, the existing infrastructure continues to partner with state universities and private entities through Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to validate new technologies and enhance broodstock development, ensuring India remains a global leader in sustainable aquaculture.
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