Department of FISHERIES
Strength
AICRPs
Miscellaneous
Research Projects
Who Are we
The Department of Fisheries was established with the primary aim to enhance fish production in the state since 22nd June, 1981 as a Fisheries Research cell under the Department of Animal Production. It come into existence as a full-fledged department since July, 1991as a result of trifurcation of the department into Department of Animal Nutrition, Department of Animal Breeding & Genetics and Department of Fisheries with the aim to evolve practices of suitable Polyculture of cultivable carps.
Our Strengths
- The farm of the department is spread in an area of about four hectares. It was developed on the piece of land which was not fit for agriculture.
- An area of 2,000 sq. meter was developed scientifically into 48 tanks, ponds and raceway of different dimension for breeding, nursery, rearing and conducting experiments on different stages of fishes.
- The department have five stocking and production ponds spread in an area of about 9,500 sq.m.
- A laboratory with basic amenities has been established for teaching and conducting research.
- The department also has a museum with more than 100 species pf fishes, other aquatic animals and aquatic plants.
- An outdoor hatchery and an ornamental fish unit equipped with 20 aquarium which can be used for research purpose also, is available in the department.
- Lectures/practical demonstrations on different aspect of Livestock Farming and scientific management for farmers, rural women and unemployed youth through various agencies including Directorate of Extension Education
- Radio talks at All India Radio, Shimla and Dharamshala and TV Talks from DD Shimla by the faculty members
- Participation in the Exhibitions / Kisan Melas.
- Consultancy services to farmers of the state
Our Faculty
At Main Campus
UG courses offered
Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hr. |
Zoo.313 | Aquarium Fish keeping | 2+1 |
Technical & Office staff
Sr. No. | Name | Designation |
1 | Mr. Rajat Panjla | Junior Office Assistant (IT) |
2 | Miss Arti Katoch | Laboratory Attendant |
2 | Beldars | Five |