Fisheries Training Programme on Mud Crab Fattening and Shrimp Farming Introduced

Tarun Karthick

Port Blair, 15 Sep 2023

Fisheries Training Centre, Marine Hill, Department of Fisheries, in collaboration with ICAR-CIARI, Garacharma, and the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture (RGCA), Kodiyaghat, is ready to host a three-day Training Programme on ‘Mud Crab Fattening and Shrimp Farming’ from October 18 to twenty, 2023. This initiative, which comes with monetary help from the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad, beneath the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), goals to empower people within the area of aquaculture.

The complete program will cowl varied sides of Brackish-water Aquaculture, together with the design and structure of Shrimp and Crab Farms, pre-stocking and stocking administration of Shrimp and Crab Aquaculture, meals and feeding strategies, and well being administration methods. Additionally, contributors can have the chance to embark on area visits to aquaculture farms and hatcheries as a part of the coaching.

A complete of 25 candidates will probably be chosen to bear this specialised coaching program, which can equip them with the information and expertise required for profitable aquaculture practices. Furthermore, the Department of Fisheries will provide ongoing help to the skilled people, facilitating their entry into business actions by the PMMSY scheme.

Applications at the moment are open and invited from Fishers, Fish Farmers, Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Entrepreneurs, Tribal members, and Unemployed youths. To apply, people can get hold of the prescribed software format from the closest Zonal Fisheries workplace or Fisheries Sub-Stations. The duly stuffed purposes within the prescribed format should be submitted on or earlier than September 25, 2023.

Selected trainees will obtain a Daily Allowance of Rs. 300/- and a Travelling Allowance of Rs. 100/- per day, along with lunch and refreshments through the coaching program.

For any inquiries or additional data, candidates are inspired to contact the Fisheries Training Centre, Marine Hill, at 8900953607 or 9594801891 throughout workplace hours. This initiative represents a major alternative for people to boost their expertise and contribute to the sustainable growth of the aquaculture business within the area.