Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute

03/06/2026

Under , ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore organised Farmers Scientist interaction on Science based integrated nutrient management and agriculture-aquatic ecosystem linkages for sustainable livelihoods. 45 participants including 30 farmers of various blocks of Patna district of Bihar and Scientists of ICAR-CIFRI.

Dr. Pradip Dey, Director in his interaction with farmers emphasized “Khet Bachao Abhiyan a national call to action that underscores the inseparable link between soil health, food security, rural prosperity, and ecological sustainability. Balanced fertilizer use, soil testing, Soil Health Cards, natural farming, water stewardship, and scientific nutrient management must work in synergy to rejuvenate soil vitality and sustain agricultural productivity. It is imperative to preserving livelihoods, ecosystems, and the long-term resilience of agriculture.”
Indian Council of Agricultural Research Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Shivraj Singh Chouhan Department of Fisheries India Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India DD Kisan

03/06/2026

Channa stewartii was successfully bred and larval rearing achieved under captive conditions by Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute , marking India’s first breakthrough in breeding and seed production; the species showed natural spawning with 73% hatching success, producing larvae (~8.4 mm) from spherical, buoyant eggs (~820 µm diameter).The species exhibited absolute fecundity of 1,578–2,769 eggs per fish and relative fecundity of 217–346 eggs g⁻¹ body weight; brooders (female 26.3–32.8 cm, 15.6–30.5g; male 25.5–29.8 cm, 13.4–20.9g) were successfully matured under captive conditions, indicating strong potential for seed production and conservation-oriented aquaculture.
Media Coverage of the event.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research Department of Fisheries India Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Shivraj Singh Chouhan Rajiv Ranjan Singh Lalan Singh

02/06/2026

Reinforcing the themes of Soil Health Management, Natural Farming, Integrated Farming, and Balanced Fertilizer Use, ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore organized a Field Day on 01 June, 2026 under the Khet Bachao Abhiyan at Chamta Fishers’ Cooperative Society, Bongaon, with participation of over 40 farmers, fishers, and stakeholders. The programme promoted awareness on soil health, balanced fertilizer use, eco-friendly farming, and the crucial agriculture–aquatic ecosystem linkage for sustainable livelihoods.

Reflecting on the occasion, Dr. Pradip Dey, Director, ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute remarked, “Khet Bachao Abhiyan is not merely a campaign, but a national call to action that underscores the inseparable link between soil health, food security, rural prosperity, and ecological sustainability. Balanced fertilizer use, soil testing, Soil Health Cards, natural farming, water stewardship, and scientific nutrient management must work in synergy to rejuvenate soil vitality and sustain agricultural productivity. Soil is not a resource to be exploited, but a living legacy to be protected. Reducing reliance on indiscriminate chemical inputs is imperative to preserving livelihoods, ecosystems, and the long-term resilience of agriculture.”
Indian Council of Agricultural Research Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Department of Fisheries India Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India

June 2026 : Reinforcing the themes of Soil Health Management, Natural Farming, Integrated Farming, and Balanced Fertilizer Use, ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore organized a Field Day on 01 June, 2026 under the Khet Bachao Abhiyan at Chamta Fishers’ Cooperative Society, Bongaon, with participation of over 4...

01/06/2026

As part of , Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute organized Awareness camp at village Mongra in Hooghly district of West Bengal in collaboration with Hooghly Krishi Vigyan Kendra - Hooghly KVK , Chinsurah. The Topic covered are
1. Use of Dhaincha as feriltilizer
2. Importance of vermi -compost
3. Different techniques to follow natural farming
4. Awareness regarding govt schemes
50 farmers participated in this awareness program and benefitted. Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Indian Council of Agricultural Research Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Department of Fisheries India Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India DD Kisan

31/05/2026

प्रिय किसान बहनों और भाइयों,

धरती हमारी माँ है। यही खेत हमें अन्न, फल-सब्ज़ी और जीवन देते हैं। लेकिन केमिकल फर्टिलाइज़र और पेस्टिसाइड के असंतुलित उपयोग से धरती माँ की उर्वरा शक्ति लगातार कम हो रही है।

माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री Narendra Modi जी के आह्वान पर 1 जून से 30 जून तक पूरे देश में 'खेत बचाओ अभियान' चलाया जाएगा। इस अभियान के तहत कृषि वैज्ञानिक, कृषि विश्वविद्यालयों के विशेषज्ञ, कृषि विज्ञान केंद्र (KVK), केंद्र एवं राज्य सरकार के अधिकारी, जनप्रतिनिधि और प्रगतिशील किसान गाँव-गाँव जाकर किसानों को संतुलित खाद उपयोग, नकली पेस्टिसाइड की पहचान और वैज्ञानिक खेती की जानकारी देंगे।

आप सभी से आग्रह है कि इस अभियान से जुड़ें, वैज्ञानिक सलाह के अनुसार खाद का उपयोग करें और धीरे-धीरे प्राकृतिक खेती की ओर बढ़ें।
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Indian Council of Agricultural Research Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India DD Kisan

31/05/2026

नियम-प्रक्रिया किसान के लिए है, किसान नियम-प्रक्रिया के लिए नहीं है। जहाँ नियम पात्र किसानों तक लाभ पहुँचाने में रुकावट बनें, वहाँ बदलाव जरूरी है।
- श्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान
माननीय केंद्रीय कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण मंत्री
Shivraj Singh Chouhan Indian Council of Agricultural Research Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Department of Fisheries India Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying DD Kisan

31/05/2026

1 जून से 30 जून तक पूरे देश में 'खेत बचाओ अभियान' चलेगा। इस अभियान का उद्देश्य खेत और किसान दोनों को, सुरक्षित तथा समृद्ध बनाना है।
-माननीय केंद्रीय मंत्री श्री Shivraj Singh Chouhan जी
Indian Council of Agricultural Research Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Department of Fisheries India DD Kisan

29/05/2026

In a major push towards restoring the ecological integrity of the River Ganga and revitalizing its native fisheries, the ICAR- Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute conducted a large-scale National River Ranching Programme on 29 May 2026 at Sawrupganj Ghat, Nabadwip, Nadia, West Bengal under the flagship Namami Gange initiative.

As part of the drive, approximately 50,000 fish fingerlings (about 265 kg) comprising Indian Major Carps—Rohu, Catla, Mrigal and Bata were released into the River Ganga to enhance natural fish recruitment and strengthen the river’s ecological resilience.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research Department of Fisheries India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying PMO India

28/05/2026

Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Zuha. May this festival bring peace, prosperity, harmony and happiness to all.

Eid ul-Adha greetings.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research Department of Fisheries India Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Government of India Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Namami Gange