The Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) set up in 1957 is the only national center in the country where research in all disciplines relating to fishing and fish processing is undertaken. The institute started functioning at Cochin in 1957. Research centers function at Veraval (Gujarat), Visakhapatnam (AP), Mumbai (Maharashtra)...
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Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) - the only technology Institute in India which caters to the broad spectrum of fisheries from harvest to post-harvest operations – has been in the service of the nation since 1957 under the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR), New Delhi.
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AUG 2016
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries technology, Cochin was the only institute among eight fisheries research institutes of ICAR, Fisheries Colleges across the country, Fisheries Departments of different states and other organizations related to fish
MAY 2016
Visakhapatnam Research Centre of ICR-CIFT has developed an insulated fish bag for preserving the quality of fish during local transportation and retail vending. The insulated fish bag helps in maintaining the quality of fish when used with proper ic
MAY 2016
As a part of “Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav” activity, ICAR-central Institute of Fisheries technology, Cochin celebrated National Technology Day at Munambam on 6th May, 2016. The programme was sponsored by Kerala State Council for Science, Technology an
APR 2016
Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, DARE and Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR, New Delhi visited ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin on 18th April, 2016.
DEC 2015
A National Workshop on ‘Development of Fisheries vis-à-vis Blue Revolution and Value Addition in Himachal Pradesh’ was jointly organized by ICAR-CIFT, Kochi and Department of Fisheries, Himachal Pradesh on 12th and 13th December, 2015 at Bilaspu
SEP 2015
A large volume of waste is being generated from shell-fishes, which can be utilized to extract Chitin and its derivatives which finds wider application in various fields.
MAY 2015
he ICAR Inter-Institutional Sports Tournament – 2015 (South Zone) kicked off at Maharaja’s College Grounds, Ernakulam Cochin on 25 May, 2015.
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MAR 2015
eraval Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT has organised a programme on 25th February, 2015 to hand over a Solar Dryer to a group of tribal belonging to Siddi tribe, associated with “Bharat Adim Juth Matsyaudyog Sahakari Mandali” Veraval. Siddi’s are
MAR 2015
A training programme on “Biochemical Techniques for Fish Quality Analysis” was organized at Veraval Research of ICAR-CIFT during 13-19 February, 2015.
FEB 2015
A training programme on ‘Microbiological quality of seafood’ was organized at Veraval Research of ICAR-CIFT during 19-24 January, 2015. Shri Mohammad Koya, SIC, VRC of ICAR-CMFRI inaugurated the programme.
OCT 2014
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin is conducting a collaborative training programme on “Fish Processing, Quality Control and HACCP” during 20-26 October, 2014.
JUN 2014
The Fish Processing Division is organising an ICAR Winter School on "Recent Advances in the Development of Nutraceuticals, Health Foods and Fish Feed from Fish & Shellfish Processing Discards" from 10th November to 1st December 2014 at CIFT, Cochin.
JUN 2014
The Quality Assurance and Management Division is organising an ICAR Short Course on "Practical Aspects of Seafood Safety" from 14th July to 24th July, 2014 at CIFT, Cochin.
FEB 2014
National Workshop cum Training on "High Pressure Processing for Food Preservation" scheduled to be held on 7th March 2014 at CIFT, Cochin under the NAIP Sub Project "Studies on high pressure processing of high value perishable commodities".
FEB 2014
The next training coure on 'MODERN ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES IN BIOCHEMISTRY' will be conducted in the Biochemistry and Nutrition Division of CIFT, Cochin from 20th February to 4th March, 2014 ( 10 working days).
JAN 2014
Under the NAIP project on 'Strengthening Statistical Computing for NARS' operated in consortium mode, a training programme on 'Data Analysis using SAS' is being organized at CIFT, Cochin from 1-7 February, 2014 with the objective to strengthen statis
JAN 2014
Keel laying ceremony of the 19.8m Combination Fishing Vessel to be constructed under the project 'Green Fishing Systems for Tropical Seas' (GFSTS) will be held at Goa Shipyard Ltd., Goa on 13-01-2014. The keel will be laid by Dr. K. Gopakumar, Former
NOV 2013
A two days work shop on "Implementation of Automated Library Management System using Koha Open Source Software" is being organised at CIFT, from 12-12-2013 to 13-12-2013, under the World Bank Project (NAIP) on "Strengthening of Digital
AUG 2013
The Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) is the only technology institute in India which caters to the entire spectrum of fisheries from harvest to post-harvest operations The Institute has been guiding the fish processing industry with t
AUG 2013
The Research Advisory Committee of the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin met on 22 August, 2013. The following were present in the meeting: Dr. V. Prakash FRSC, Distinguished Scientist of CSIR, Ex. Director, CIFTRI, Hon. Director of R
JUL 2013
The Short Training Course on 'Marketing Research for Value Chain inFisheries' is from 01-10 October 2013. The course is intended to give the participants an exposure to the tools of marketing research which can be used within a value chain framework.
MAY 2013
Shri Tariq Anwar, Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India visited Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) on 27th May 2013. Shri Tariq Anwar was received by Dr. T.K. Srinivasa Gopal, Director, CIFT, K
MAR 2013
Detailed analysis of the samples is in progress in the laboratory. Since many studies are not conducted in situ measurements of Bio-optical properties both apparent and inherent optical properties simultaneously to assess the entire water colour comp
MAR 2013
Under the Tribal Sub Plan, a programme for distribution of aluminium boat and gillnets to tribal fishermen was organized by CIFT, Cochin in association with Nellarachal ST Fisheries Cooperatives Society at Karapuzha, Ambalavayal in Wayanad District o
FEB 2013
High Pressure Processing (HPP) is an emerging food processing technique which has gained importance during the last decade. The process is non thermal and processing is done at low temperatures in order to retain the natural and fresh like appearanc
JAN 2013
OCT 2012
MAY 2012
The Fishing Technology Division of CIFT is organizing an ICAR Winter School on Fish Harvesting Systems for Resource Conservation from 20 November to 10 December 2012 at CIFT, Cochin.
APR 2012
The Business Incubation Centre established at Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT), Cochin under the project Zonal Technology Management - Business Planning and Development (ZTM-BPD) Unit will be inaugurated on 5th April 2012, by Dr. S. A
ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin received the ‘Rajarshi Tandon Rajbhasha Puraskar’ for the year 2014-15. ICAR-CIFT bagged this award for best Official Language Implementation among the ICAR Institutions in the Region ‘C’
Smt. P. Jeyanthi, Scientist, ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has been awarded ‘Best Poster Award’ for the best poster presentation in the 5th International Symposium on Cage Aquaculture in Asia (CAA5) held during 25-28 Nove
Smt. S. Remya, Scientist, Veraval Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT has bagged AFSIB Young Scientist Award instituted by the Asian Fisheries Society, Indian Branch (AFSIB) for scientists below the age of 35, working in the field of fisheries, aquaculture
Dr. Nikita Gopal, Senior Scientist, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin received the Asian Fisheries Society Merit Award for her work in Gender in Fisheries.
The Zonal Technology Management – Business Planning and Development (ZTM-BPD) Unit at CIFT, Cochin has won the National Award for BEST AGRI-BUSINESS INCUBATOR for the year 2013.
Dr. A. Jeyakumari, Scientist, Fish Processing, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin was deputed to Thailand to undergo a training programme on “Encapsulation of fish oil” at Kasetsart University, Thailand during 17-21December, 2012.
Dr Rakesh Kumar, Scientist, MFB Division of Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin, bagged the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for P.G. Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences 2011.
The Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) installed in the plant of M/s Bhatsons Aquatic Products, Cochin has been awarded SECOND POSITION by Kerala State Pollution Control Board for the year 2011.
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Dr.T.K.Srinivasa Gopal, Director has been conferred Fellow of Association of Food Scientists and Technologists(India) for the significant contributions made in the area of Research, Development, Industrial Achievement and Human Resource Development
Dr. T.K. Srinivas Gopal, Director, CIFT, Cochin has been conferred with Fellow of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (F.ASET) for outstanding contributions in the field of Fish Processing Technology during the 9th Indian Fisheries For
Dr. Saly N. Thomas, Sr. Scientist has been selected for Jawaharlal Nehru Award for P.G. Agricultural Research 2004. This award is given for the best Ph. D. Thesis in Fisheries . She did her Ph. D. under the guidance of Prof. Dr. C. Hridayanathan who
CIFT bags SARDAR PATEL AWARD for the best Institution under ICAR. CIFT is the only Institute which was awarded the prestigious award for the second time. The award carries Rs. 5 lakhs and a citation. The award will be presented to the Director, CIFT
CIFT, Cochin bags the Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award 2006 instituted by ICAR, New Delhi. The award is instituted by ICAR to recognize the agricultural research institutions which make outstanding contributions for the growth and deve
Dr. C. Jessy Joseph, Asst. Director (OL) received the Sahitya Akademi Translation Prize 2008 for her work ?Aparichitar? (Malayalam). The award carries a cash prize of Rs.20,000/- an inscribed copper plaque which will be given away to her in August, 2
Dr. B. Meenakumari, Director, CIFT is conferred Fellowship of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (F. ASET) for outstanding contributions to inland and marine fisheries sectors and for undertaking material improvement for fishing gear.
The electronic equipments developed in CIFT have wide applications in different mainstream activities of the country including marine sciences, agricultural sciences, water resources and management, energy and environmental sciences etc.
Professional Fisheries Graduates Forum (PFGF) has awarded “Dr. I. Karunasagar Award” for the Bet Indian Ph. D. thesis for the year 2009 to Dr. C.O. Mohan, Scientist, Fish Processing Division for his thesis entitled, “Shelf life extension of see
Dr. P.N. Joshi, Principal Scientist & Head, Division of Engineering, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin was awarded the Kerala State Energy Conservation Commendation Certificate 2009 in appreciation of the commendable achievements towa
Dr. B. Meenakumari, Director, CIFT, Cochin received the 6th Dr. R.C. Dalela Oration Award -2009 from Dr. William D. Dar, Director General, International Crop Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad at the 29th Annul Session
The Professional Fisheries Graduates Forum (PGFG), Mumbai has awarded Dr. C.N. Ravishankar, Senior Scientist, Fish Processing Division, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin with “Certificate of Appreciation” for the ‘Best Indian Fi
Dr. T.K. Srinivasa Gopal, Principal Scientist and Head, Fish Processing Division, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has been conferred with Fellow of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences in the field of Agricultural Engineering a
Dr. Femeena Hassan, Senior Scientist, Quality Assurance and Management, CIFT, Cochin received the ‘RashtriyaGaurav Award’ for meritorious services, outstanding performance and remarkable role in fisheries instituted by India International Friends
Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin has bagged the ‘RajarshiTandon Award- 2010’ for the best Official language Implementation among the ICAR Institutes in the ‘C’ Region. CIFT got this award for the seventh time. The award was r
Dr. GerogeNinan, Senior Scientist, Fish Processing, CIFT, Cochin received the ‘Jawaharlal Nehru Award’ for outstanding Post Graduate Agricultural Research-2010 of ICAR, New Delhi for his Ph. D. thesis entitled, “Optimization of process paramete
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Dr. T.K. Srinivasa Gopal has been conferred with Fellow of the Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology (F.ASET) for outstanding contributions in the field of Fish Processing Technology during the 9th Indian Fisheries Forum on 19th December 201
The last date of receipt of application for ICAR sponsored Winter School on "Recent Advances in the Development of Nutraceuticals, Health Foods and Fish Feed from Fish & Shellfish Processing Discards " organised by Fish Processing Division has been
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ICAR-CIFT has a tradition adopting the fishing villages especially of hinterlands where economically under-privileged fishers reside in more numbers with food and nutritional security as the need of the hour.
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As part of Swachh Bharat Mission and as per the directive of Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, Kannamaly village in Ernakulam district was adopted under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. On World Fisheries Day on 21st November, 2015 a cl
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