:: Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research ::

Extension Activities

Fish seed stocking in Harinagar Amrut Sarover

To mark the completion of the newly constructed Amrut Sarover, ICAR-DCFR scientists along with State Fisheries Department officials participated in the event hosted by villagers of Harinagar on 26 January 2023 at Harinagar. On the occasion, mahseer along with carp species were released in to the tank in presence of Gram Pradhan, Saladi and representatives from block office.

Field day on Natural fish farming

A field day was organized on 17 March 2023 for the adopted SC farmers cluster in Saladi Village Panchyat under the MGMG initiatives. Information on the advantages of adopting natural fish farming in earthen ponds with local inputs was shared. Thirty-five fish growers attended the programme. In addition to scientific fish farming practices, it was recommended to feed grass carp and other carp with leftover household organic waste, use azolla and compost for manuring the fish ponds.

Field Day organized at Ghatigarh

A field day was organized on 22 March 2023 for the fish farmers of Ghatigarh under the MGMG initiatives. Fish farm inputs were distributed and carp farming practices for livelihood and income generation were discussed with famers.

Field Day on fish feeding under MGMG at Chack Bahari Village

A Field day on generating awareness for utilising aquatic resources and proper feeding to stocked fishes was organised on 6 April 2023 for the villagers of Chack Baheri, a SC dominated village. Hapa were distributed to 15 fish farmers and visit to fish ponds was also conducted.

Demonstration Programme at Pandeychor Village under MGMG

To develop a cluster of SC fish farmers and to provide assistance to beneficiaries in pond management, a demonstration programme organized on 7 May 2023. Total 80 villagers of Pandeychor and Chanfi village participated.

Introducing colored fish to carp tanks: A way to boost the income of hill fish farmers under the MGMG Initiatives

As part of the ongoing activities under the Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav, a field day was organised on 27 August 2023 at the remote village Bhaker located approximately 11 km away from Bhimtal city. Considering abundant perennial water resources in the form of natural mini-streams and the need to increase income at the village level by tapping these resources, initiatives were made to combine carp species with colored goldfish in polytanks. Techniques of transport and conditioning of fish seed during the stoking and monitoring in the rainy season were demonstrated to a group of 12 fish farmers. During the interaction, farmers were encouraged to employ useful and tested culture methods such as stocking healthy carp fingerlings, maintaining 6–8 feet of water level and providing an outlet for excess rainwater drainage. Forty villagers including students and women of SHG participated in the meet. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Suresh Chandra and Mr. Sumanta Kumar Mallik.

Technical assistance provided to mitigate the trout mortality at Talwari trout farm

To investigate the mass mortality of brooders, fry, and juveniles of the rainbow trout at the government and to find out control measures, a visit to Talwari in Chamoli district was undertaken during 25-26 July 2023. Technical support was provided to the officials of the farm. Detailed field-level observations along with epidemiological features of the outbreak, water, and tissue samples from the infected rainbow trout were collected. A severe haemorrhage in the head, gills and alimentary canal was observed. Cystic liver in the dead trout was also found. Suggestive measures to prevent and control the outbreak were demonstrated. The visit was undertaken by Dr Suresh Chandra and Sri S. K. Mallik.

Fig. Examination and collection of samples from the infected moribund rainbow trout brooders at Talwari state trout farm, Chamoli

Extension Activities at Experimental Field Centre, Champawat

Fish seed and feed distribution

Fish seed and fish feed were distributed to 30 fish farmers of Champawat district on 10 July 2023 on the occasion of National Fish Farmers day.
Fish seed and fish feed were distributed to 20 farmers from various villages of Champawat district on 15 August 2023.
Common carp fingerlings (300 no.) were distributed to 36th BN ITBP, Lohaghat and one fish farmer of Lohaghat on 04 September 2023.

Farm advisories and field days organised at EEF, Champawat

A Farm advisory on “Health management of carps in mid hills”was conducted on 20 January, 2023 at village Mudiyani, Champawat.
One day awareness programme cum field day on “Soil and water quality analysis of fish ponds” was conducted on 25 January, 2023 at village Dudhpokhara, Champawat.
One day awareness cum demonstration programme on “Preparation of carp feed using locally available ingredients” was conducted on 22 February, 2023 at village Mudiyani, Champawat.
One day awareness programme cum field day on “Poly-culture of carps in mid hills”was conducted on 6 March, 2023 at village Chaikonibora, Champawat.
A field day on “Pond preparation and seed stocking” was conducted on 15 March, 2023 at Mudiyani, Champawat.
A field day was organised and farmers were given demonstrations for water quality monitoring and maintenance of fish pond on 11 May 2023 at village Bajrikot.
A field day was organized and farmers were given demonstrations for water quality monitoring, feeding and maintenance of fish pond on 8 June 2023 at village Chaikuni-Bora.Dr. Kishor Kunal, Mrs. Garima, Mr.Hansa Datt, Mr. Omraj and Mr. Vijaydeep Dhapola conducted and coordinated the program.
A field day was organized and farmers were given demonstrations for water quality monitoring, soil testing and maintenance of fish pond on 13 June 2023 at village Pachnai.
One-day awareness program on “water quality management of carp ponds” on 13 November 2023 in Joop village.

Fig. Awareness program on “water quality management of carp ponds”

Participation in exhibition

The research and development activities of the Directorate were exhibited and disseminated to scientists, farmers, students, faculty members of different universities and other stakeholders at several seminar, symposia, workshop, conference and Kisan Mela etc. organized across the country. This Directorate has participated in some exhibitions which are listed below:

Name of the programme	Organizer	Duration	Place/Venue
Kisan Mela	ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, (ICAR-VPKAS) Almora (Uttarakhand)	19 October 2023	ICAR-VPKAS Experimental Farm, Hawalbagh. Uttarakhand
Global Fisheries Conference 2023 (GFC-2023)	Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying	21-22 November 2023	Ahmedabad, Gujrat
3rd International Conference on Aquatic Animal Epidemiology (AquaEpi III)	ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources	12 November- 01 December 2023	ICAR-National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources
Goral Mahotsav	Zila Panchayat and Municipal Corporation , Champawat	22 June – 2 July 2023	Champawat
One Day Exhibition	Distt Legel Services Authority	08 October 2023	District Court Campus,Champawat
Two days exhibition	Uttarakhand State council for Science and Technology	18-19 October 2023	Champawat

Fig. ICAR-DCFR Stall at ICAR-VPKAS, Almora in Kisan Mela


Fig. ICAR DCFR stall at VPKAS during National symposium on sustainable mountain agriculture	Fig. Directorate exhibition stall in 3rd PMMSY launch celebration organised by Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying

Fig. ICAR-DCFR stall in Global Fisheries Conference 2023 (GFC-2023)	Fig. Exhibition was organised by Distt Legal Services Authority District Court Campus, Champawat

Fig. ICAR-DCFR stall in exhibition organised by Uttarakhand State council for Science and Technology

Dignitaries visit

Shri. Saurabh Bahuguna, Honourable Minister, Animal Husbandry, Milk Development & Fisheries, Govt. of Uttarakhand visited at Experimental Fish Farm, Champawat on 21 February 2023.

Mr. Kedar Singh Brijwal Nodal Officer, C.M Camp Office, Champawat Uttarakhand visited at Experimental Fish Farm, Champawat on 28 March 2023.

Mr. D.N. Bhombe, DIG, S.S.B Almora,Uttarakhand visited at Experimental Fish Farm, Champawat on 5 October 2023.

Mr. Navneet Pande,(IAS) District Magistrate, Champawat visited at Experimental Fish Farm, Champawat on 21 February 2023.

A group of paramilitary personnel of 5th Bn. SSB, Champawat and APF No 07 Brigade, Nepal visited at Experimental Fish Farm, Champawat on 17 October 2023. Dr. Kishor Kunal, Scientist & OIC provided them the information about various activities viz., Fish Culture, Research work and laboratoriesin the institute through ppt.

Dr. D.P Uniyal, Joint-Director, UCOST, Dehradun visited at Experimental Fish Farm, Champawat on 19.10.2023.

Chief Development Officer, Nainital visited ICAR-DCFR and interacted with scientists on 23 February 2023.

Padma Bhushan Dr. R.B. Singh, Former Chairman, ASRB, New Delhi visited ICAR-DCFR, Bhimtal on 17 May 2023.

Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Hon’ble Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research & Education, Government of India & Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, visited ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal on 5 July 2023.

Officials of Uttarakhand State Council for Science and Technology visited DCFR on 21 September 2023 and interacted with scientists.

Dr Sanchi Bhimrajka, Associate Editor, Springer Nature India Pvt. Ltd visited ICAR-DCFR on 14 December 2023.

Students / Farmers’ visit

A group of 15 Students (M.Sc.) of Govt. P.G. College,Champawat visited at Experimental Fish Farm, Champawat on 4 January 2023.

A group of 23 B.tech Agriculture Engineering final year students from Mahamaya College of Agriculture Engineering & Technology, Acharya Narendra Dev University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, U.P. visited DCFR, Bhimtal on 06 January 2023.

A group of 20 B.FSc students of Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana visited DCFR, Bhimtal on 27 January 2023.

A group of 15 trainees comprised of assistant professors and scientists from Indian Veterinary Research Institute visited Directorate on 01 February 2023.

A group of 21 Students (9th Class) of Rajkiya Uchchatar Madhyamik Vidyalaya, Bajaun, Distt- Champawat visited at Experimental Fish Farm Champawat on 24 February 2023.

A group of Students (9th Class) of Rajkiya Uchchatar Madhyamik Vidyalay,Palson,Champawat visited at Experimental Fish Farm Champawat on 25 February 2023.

Total 34 B.F.Sc students from Fisheries College, CSAUAT, Etawah Campus visited DCFR, Bhimtal as apart of their educational visit on 27 February 2023.

Twenty-five (25) SC/ST Farmers from Chamoli district visited the Champawat campus on 02 March 2023.

A group of 36 Students (9th Class) of Govt. Inter College, Amori, Champawat visited Experimental Fish Farm, Champawat on 06 March 2023.

A group of 37 Students (9th Class) of Govt. Inter College, Amori, Champawat visited Experimental Fish Farm Champawat on 11 March 2023.

A group of Students (9th & 11th Class) of Govt. Inter College, Pali, Champawat visited Experimental Fish Farm Champawat on 11 March 2023.

A group of 15 Students (9th Class) of Rajkiya Uchchatar Madhyamik Vidyalay, Badoli, Champawat visited Experimental Fish Farm Champawat on 11 March 2023.

A group of Students (9th& 11th Class) of Govt. Inter College, Sipti, Champawat visited Experimental Fish Farm, Champawat on 11 March 2023.

A group of 61 Students (11th Class) of Govt. Inter College, Amori, Champawat visited Experimental Fish Farm, Champawat on 13 March 2023.

A group of 48 Students (9th& 11th Class) of Govt. Inter College, Dyartoli, Champawat visited Experimental Fish Farm, Champawat on 13 March 2023.

A group of 39 Students (9th Class) of Govt. Inter College, Dyuri, Champawat visited Experimental Fish Farm Champawat on 13 March 2023.

A group of 19 and 48 school students of high school, Mehra Gaon and Inter college, Jangliagaon visited Directorate on 13 March 2023.

A group of 42 students from Government High School, Dari, Nainital visited Directorate on 28 March 2023.

A group of 30 M.Sc students from Department of Zoology, University of Burdwan, West Bengal visited DCFR on 17 April 2023.

A group of 29 officer trainees from ICAR-IISWC Dehradun visited DCFR on 05 July 2023

Total 41 M.Sc students from Department of Zoology, University of Kalyani, West Bengal visited Directorate on 04 August 2023.

A group of 31 B.FSc students from College of Fishery Science, Muthukur, Andhra Pradesh visited DCFR as a part of Educational Visit on 18 September 2023.

A batch of 19 B.FSc studentsfrom College of Fisheries, G.B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantanagr attended four days exposure visit at DCFR as a part of Educational programme.

A group of 32 school children from G.D Goenka International School, Nainital visited DCFR on 06 October 2023.

A group of 90 school children from Saraswati Public School, Bhimtal visited ICAR-DCFR on 21 November 2023.

A group of Students (3rd to 8th Class) of M.B.S Vidhya Mandir, Fularagaon, Champawat visited Experimental Fish Farm, Champawat on 22 November 2023.

A Group of 200 Students (9th& 11th Class) of Govt. Inter College, Digalichaur, Champawat visited at Experimental Fish Farm Champawat on 23 November 2023.

A group of 18 B.FSc 4th year students from College of Fisheries, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Science University, Ludhiana, Punjab visited DCFR on 28 November 2023 as a part of educational visit.

A group of 58 Students (7th& 8th Class) of A.B.C Alma Mater, Champawat visited Experimental Fish Farm, Champawat on 11 December 2023.

A group of 40 Students (9th& 11th Class) of Govt. Girls Inter College, Lohaghat, Distt- Champawat visited Experimental Fish Farm, Champawat on 19 December 2023.

A group of 59 Students (9th Class) of Govt. Inter College, Amori, Champawat visited Experimental Fish Farm, Champawat on 20 December 2023.

20 Farmers from Dharchula visited the campus on 20.12.2023 and were provided lecture and field exposure related to Rainbow trout culture, breeding and seed production.