Trainers Training Programme at Regional Research Centre, ICAR-CIFA, Rahara,

Kolkata

Program Title: Aquaculture Pond Production and Productivity Management with Special

Reference to Climate Change

Dates: 26-30 August 2019

Location/Venue: Regional Research Centre, ICAR-CIFA, Rahara, Kolkata-700118

Introduction:

Technological intervention in post-independence era has led India to the second largest aquaculture

producer in the world. Pond and tanks are the key resources for aquaculture production in the country

where soil, water, nutrient and live fish food organisms management play a vital role in maintaining

production level. With the increasing trend of aquaculture productivity of Indian water bodies and

diversified carp species, there is ample scope in increasing per capita availability of fish. With an annual

growth rate of over 6%, aquaculture has shown to be major option for production and supply to the

consumer. In this situation human resource development and dissemination of knowledge has significant

role for development of aquaculture in the country. The honourable Prime minister of India, has given the

challenges such as to improve the soil fertility, shifting from traditional ways of farming to scientific

technique for making land more fertile. He also emphasizes on more crop from per drop of water and

soil productivity in per unit area but also to reduce the cropping duration time. In this context, the current

training programme “Aquaculture Pond Production and Productivity Management with special

reference to Climate Change” would sensitize the officers of Fisheries Department of different states

and other participants with advances made in freshwater aquaculture.

Inauguration:

The programme was inaugurated by the chief guest Dr. J. N. Saha, Ex Principal Scientist of ICAR-CIFA

in the presence of our regional centre’s staff. The programme was started by lightning the lamp along

with the ICAR song. In his inaugural programme, Dr. Saha told about the importance of pond

management for higher fish production. For proper pond management, soil and water quality play a vital

role. Thus, soil and water analysis and maintenance is highly needed for the optimum production. Dr. S.

Adhikari, Principal Scientist and SIC of the centre and also the Course Director of the programme briefly

narrated about the course designed for this training and he also spoke about the importance of this

programme for doubling the farmer’s income through better production and productivity management

under climate change scenario. Dr. P. P. Chakrabarti, Principal Scientist spoke about the technology

available in the institute and the livelihood of the poor farmers can be improved with the proper

dissemination of these technologies. Dr. B. N. Paul, Principal Scientist proposed the vote of thanks. Dr

R.N. Mandal, Principal Scientist was the master of ceremony of the inaugural programme.

Classroom sessions:

Total 13 lectures were delivered by 08 resource persons in 5 days. Dr. S.Adhikari delivered four lectures

on “Pond soil quality and management”, “Fertilization in fish ponds”, “Water budget of freshwater

aquaculture ponds” and “Climate change and aquaculture environment” Dr P.P.Chakrabarti, Principal

Scientist delivered a lecture on “Water quality in freshwater aquaculture pond”. Dr. D. N.Chattopadhyay,

Principal Scientist delivered a lecture on “Nursery pond management”. Dr. B.N.Paul, Principal Scientist

delivered a lecture on “Feeds and feeding of carp”. Dr. R.N. Mandal, Principal Scientist delivered two

lectures on “Role of natural fish food organisms in aquaculture” and “Pond preparation and aquaculture

practice in sewage fed water bodies”. Mr. Arabinda Das, Scientist delivered a lecture on “Pond

ecosystems: Energy flow and nutrient cycling”. Mr Ajmal Hussan, Scientist delivered a lecture on

“Problems associated with fertilizer management in fish culture”. Ms. Farhana Hoque, Scientist delivered

a lecture on” Water quality and fish health”. Dr. S. Adhikari, SIC and Course Director and Mr Ajmal

Hussan, Scientist together delivered a lecture on “Diversification for sustainability: aquaculture in the

changing face of freshwater and climatic condition”. The participants actively interacted with all the

resources persons during the lecture sessions.

Demonstration:

We have given practical demonstration to the participants on soil, and water analysis for different

important parameters. Practical class of identification of different fish food organisms was also conducted

and for this the participants were taken to the nearby fish ponds. We also showed fish netting to

participants in the field.

Field Visit:

Field visit was arranged on 29 August at Jhagrasisha, East Kolkata wetland (EKW), Ramsar site, where

the owner of the farm explained the activities of sewage-fed aquaculture. Another is Kharibari fisheries

area. The participants also interacted with the farmers regarding the different activities of the farm.

Valediction:

The training programme was completed on 30 August, 2019 after a valedictory function. In this

programme, the participants spoke about the programme and they all highly appreciated the programme.

They also expressed their gratefulness and gratitude to the NFDB for sponsoring the programme. The

participation certificate was distributed to the trainees. This programme was concluded after National

Anthem.

Plate 1. Group photo of the program

Seating from left: - Mr. Ajmal Hussan, Mrs. Farhana Hoque, Dr. R. N. Mandal , Dr. B.N. Paul, Dr. J.N.

Saha , Dr. S. Adhikari, Dr. P.P. Chakrabarti, Mr. Arabinda Das.

Standing from right:- Mr. Aniruddha Patra, Mr. Gouranga Sur, Mr. Suman Saha, Mr. Tribhuwan

Chander Mourya, Miss. Arunima Das, Mrs. Richa Gupta, Mr. Vikash Chandra, Mr. Angom Momo Singh,

Mr. Deepu M., Mr. A.M. Yogisha, Mr. Prakasha B.K., Mr. Chikkanna.

Plate 2 & 3: Programme is being inaugurated by the chief guest and SIC of RRC

Plate 4: Releasing of training manual in the training programme

Plate 5: Dr. S. Adhikari is delivering his 2nd

lecture

Plate 6: A lecture is being delivered by Dr. P.P. Chakrabarti

Plate 7: A lecture is being delivered by Dr. D.N. Chattopadhyay

Plate 8: A lecture is being delivered by Dr. R.N. Mandal

Plate 9: A lecture is being delivered by Mr. Ajmal Hussan

Plate 10: Dr. B. N. Paul is delivering a lecture

Plate 11: Mr. Arabinda Das is delivering his lecture

Plate 12: Mrs. Farhana Hoque is delivering her lecture

Plate 13: Soil analysis is being shown to the participants

Plate 14 & 15: Demonstration of soil and water analysis to the participants

Plate 16 & 17 : Demonstration of live fish food organisms to the participants

Plate 18: A view of fish harvesting to the participants

Plate 19: A group photo during field visit at Kharibari, Kolkata area

Plate 20: A view of field visit at Jhagrasisha, East Kolkata wetland (EKW), Ramsar

site

Plate 21 & 22: Netting of stocking yearlings and fingerlings is being shown during

field visit at Jhagrasisha, East Kolkata wetland

Plate 23: Pond drying and some Catfish harvesting are showing to the participants at

Jhagrasisha, East Kolkata wetland (EKW) during field visit

Plate 24: Certificate is being given to the participants during valedictory function

Plate 25: Certificate is being provided to the participants during valedictory function