Information, Extension & Training (State Plan and CSS)

The scheme aims at improving information and extension service in respect of fishery development in the state through creation of more infrastructures, educating the farmers on modern technology of fish farming, post harvest technology and marketing using efficient techniques of information and extension. The scheme is implemented under the CSS programme of Extension and Training and State Plan fund.

The scheme emphasizes training of fish farmers, organizing workshop/ seminars, publication of magazines, booklets, training manuals etc for dissemination of package practices, awareness, human resource development and evaluation studies.

Under the CSS programme one unit of State level laboratory-cum-Farmers training centre have been established at Lengpui for water quality and fish health investigation as well as training of fish farmers. Another two units of Farmers Training Centres have also been established at Lunglei and Saiha. Further, the scheme envisages training of in-service and fresh personnels in various fisheries courses at Fishery Institutes in the country besides organizing farmers tours outside the state.

LIST OF BACHELOR OF FISHERY SCIENCE (BFSc) STUDENTS