ICAR-CCARI, Goa established a Small – scale Demonstration Unit for Ornamental Fish Culture for the skill development of Fish farmers of Goa

 

ICAR- Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI) Ela, Old Goa, Goa established a small-scale Ornamental Fish cultureunit for the skill development of fishermen’s at Divar Island. The Demonstration unit for Ornamental Fish culture was inaugurated on 17th February 2023 at Divar Island, North Goa in the presence of Dr. MilindBhirud (General Manager), NABARD, Dr. A. Raizada,  Director In-charge ICAR-CCARI Goa, Dr. Sushil Naik, (DDM),NABARD, Dr. Sonali Bandekar, (AGM), NABARD and the SHG members.This unit was established under a project for the development and livelihood improvement of fisherman through training & demonstration of ornamental fish culture with funding support of NABARD.

A group of 20 fishermen from Divar Island, Goa were benefitted with the knowledge on various ornamental fish culture systems and this management. Chief guest Dr. Milind Bhirud (GM) NABARD highlighted the NABARD activities for promoting entrepreneurship development in Goa. Also he explained the importance of Ornamental Fisheries in livelihood promotion.Dr. A. Raizada Director Incharge highlighted the potential of ornamental fish culture as a livelihood option and contribution of the sector to the growth of country during his inaugural address. He also assured full technical support from the institute for fisheries development activities for the State of Goa. Dr Sushil Naik, (DDM), NABARD spoke on the methods through which how SHGs can promote themselves with these activities. Dr Sonali Bandekar highlighted the importance of ornamental aquaculture in Goa. Dr. Shirish Narnaware, Section In-charge, (Animal and Fishery Science) emphasized upon the role of the local community andSelfHelp Group in promoting ornamental fish culture as an income source. Shri. Trivesh Mayekar, Scientist highlighted the project activities and its objectives. He also mentioned series of similar Demonstration unit will be set up under this scheme for the benefit of fishermen in Goa. Members of the SHGs expressed their thanks to NABARD and ICAR for helping and promoting their livelihood. Shri. Trivesh Mayekar, Scientistco-ordinated the programme. Shri Vishwajeet Prajapati provided technical support during the function.