18,779 farmers reached across Odisha (10,166 men + 8,613 ladies). Multi-ICAR collaboration delivered training on biofloc, integrated farming, 127 Soil Health Cards distributed. #VikshitKrishiSankalpAbhiyan #ICAR

CAR-CIFA, with KVKs and line departments, conducted VKSA programs across Odisha villages, reaching 21,702 farmers. Training included aquaculture, organic farming, crop planning, and scheme access. A strong model of rural outreach and convergence. #FarmersFirst #VKSA

ikshit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyaan reaches 18,313 farmers (10,878M, 7,435F) across 8 Odisha districts on June 9! Focus: Aquaculture, sustainable farming, govt schemes 50+ villages impacted | 5,000+ materials distributed ICAR collaboration transforming agriculture #VikshitKrishi #ICAR

National Symposium on Fish Proteomics successfully hosted by ICAR-CIFA on 13 June 2025. Deliberations focused on proteomics, climate change, neurodegeneration and multi-omics integration.Consensus emerged for a national collaborative framework in aquaculture proteomics.

ICAR-CIFA & AFSIB hosted National Workshop on Genome Editing for Aquaculture on 14 June 2025, Bhubaneswar. Experts from India & abroad discussed R&D, regulations & policy for gene editing in aquaculture, discuss the national roadmap, regulatory guidelines and collaboration.

Hon’ble Union Minister, Shri Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D) & Ministry of Panchayati Raj, in the gracious presence of Prof. SP SINGH BAGHEL, Minister of State, MoFAH&D & Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Shri George Kurian, Minister of

National Fish Farmers’ Day 2025 celebrated at @ICARCIFA, Bhubaneswar. Hon’ble Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh emphasized value chain development, innovation & capacity building under #PMMSY. Key launches: Clusters, NFDB Training Calendar & Tech Book.

Hon’ble Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh announced technical backstopping for aquaculture clusters in Hazaribag, Balasore, Mancherial. Seeds & kits were handed over by the Minister. ICAR-CIFA to provide tech support & innovations. Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D NATIONAL FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT BOARD

ICAR introduced the Rangeen Machhli App a digital tool to boost ornamental fisheries and livelihood opportunities #OneICAR PMO India Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhagirath Choudhary PIB India Agriculture INDIA MyGovIndia

1. India is the second-largest fish producer in the world powering nutrition, livelihoods & exports. #OneICAR PMO India Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhagirath Choudhary Ram Nath Thakur PIB India Agriculture INDIA MyGovIndia

Fish production in India rose from 17.5 MT to 18.42 MT, reflecting strong growth in the sector. #OneICAR PMO India Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhagirath Choudhary Ram Nath Thakur PIB India Agriculture INDIA MyGovIndia

The launch of Amrit Catla by ICAR marked a milestone in fisheries, with a 35% increase in cumulative weight gain. #OneICAR PMO India Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhagirath Choudhary Ram Nath Thakur PIB India Agriculture INDIA MyGovIndia

3 new fish species were identified during the year, highlighting ICAR's continued contribution to aquatic biodiversity research. #OneICAR PMO India Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhagirath Choudhary Ram Nath Thakur PIB India Agriculture INDIA MyGovIndia

7 fish breeding and seed production technologies were developed by ICAR to boost agri-productivity and seed self-sufficiency. #OneICAR PMO India Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhagirath Choudhary Ram Nath Thakur PIB India Agriculture INDIA MyGovIndia

ICAR strengthens aquaculture with 5 new fish feed formulations and 2 vaccines/therapeutic solutions for disease control. #OneICAR PMO India Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhagirath Choudhary Ram Nath Thakur PIB India Agriculture INDIA MyGovIndia

ICAR introduced 13 nutraceutical and value-added agri products to promote health and income generation. #OneICAR PMO India Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhagirath Choudhary Ram Nath Thakur PIB India Agriculture INDIA MyGovIndia

ICAR introduced the "Rangeen Machhli" App: a digital tool to boost ornamental fisheries and livelihood opportunities. #OneICAR PMO India Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhagirath Choudhary Ram Nath Thakur PIB India Agriculture INDIA MyGovIndia

On 11 August 2024, 109 new crop varieties were dedicated to the nation by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, marking a major milestone in strengthening India’s agricultural future. #OneICAR PMO India Shivraj Singh Chouhan Bhagirath Choudhary Ram Nath Thakur PIB India Agriculture INDIA MyGovIndia

Hon'ble CM of Odisha Shri Mohan Charan Majhi graced the State-Level #PMKISANDiwas celebration at ICAR-CIFA on 2 Aug 2025. Over 3500 farmers joined the event, aligned with the 20th instalment release by Hon'ble PM. #PMKISAN #OdishaAgriculture #ICARCIFA

During the State-Level #PMKISANDiwas celebration at ICAR-CIFA, Hon’ble CM of Odisha Shri Mohan Charan Majhi witnessed CIFA’s achievements in aquaculture—including Jayanti Rohu, Amrti Catla, indigenous & ornamental fish, and other farmer-friendly technologies and products