Paperman Media (Bhubaneswar )- The ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, celebrated its 39th Annual Day today at its Kausalyaganga campus. The premier research institute on freshwater aquaculture in the country began its journey on this day in 1987 under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The celebration reflected the institute’s continued commitment to bridging scientific innovation with grassroots development in freshwater aquaculture.
Padma Shri Prof. A. P. Dash, former Vice Chancellor of Central University of Tamil Nadu, attended the event as the Chief Guest. He congratulated Team CIFA on completing 39 years and lauded the institute for its remarkable contributions to the sector. In his address, Prof. Dash highlighted that while the institute has made significant progress in research, publications, and patents, it has also ensured that these advancements reach society. He appreciated CIFA’s focus on capacity building of underprivileged communities, promotion of entrepreneurship, and efforts toward gender mainstreaming, noting that such initiatives have strengthened the practical impact of its research.
Dr. Pradeep Kumar Raut, OAS (SS), Chief Executive Officer, Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC), Government of Odisha, observed that the Annual Day also provides an opportunity to acknowledge the enduring contributions of former employees of the institute. He highlighted the joint efforts of ICAR-CIFA and OCAC towards establishing a Sovereign AI Framework for aquaculture, designed to provide need-based advisory services, disease prediction, and water quality monitoring for farmers.
