Major Achievements

• Vaccines against bacterial pathogens infecting fish: Developed an inactivated vaccine against Flavobacterium columnare using local field isolate and a dual vaccine against F. columnare and Edwardsiella tarda
• Diagnostic tools for viral diseases infecting fish: Developed and standardised a quantitative real-time PCR assay for the detection and quantification of Tilapia lake virus (TiLV)
• Therapeutic measure against fish parasite: Developed phytotherapy for crustacean ectoparasite Argulus japonicus using neem leaf extract
• Chemical-free decontamination method for water treatment: Developed a novel prototype of column bed-based water treatment unit cum recirculatory system with an electrically charged column for the treatment of contaminated water without any use of chlorination and de-chlorination chemicals.
• Package of practice for environmental management: Developed package of practice for application of Biochar in inland saline aquaculture system for improved environmental management.

Training/ Services provided by the Division

I) Centre for Advanced Faculty Training (CAFT) /ICAR Short Course/Summer/Winter School etc.

• Immunological and Molecular Diagnostics for rapid Disease Diagnosis (CAFT- 2020)
• Antibiotic Microbial Resistance with Special Reference to Aquaculture (ICAR Short Course-2020)
• Development and Application of Vaccines for Fish Aquaculture (ICAR Short Course-2019)
• One Health with Special Reference to Fisheries and Aquaculture (ICAR Short Course-2019)
• Molecular Techniques in Shrimp Health Management. (CAFT-2018)
• Rapid Diagnostics for Fish Health Management (CAFT Winter School-2016)
• Molecular Immunology of Fish and Shell fish (ICAR Short Course-2016)
• Molecular, Nanotechnological and Immunological Diagnostic in Fisheries and Aquaculture (CAFT- 2015).
• Advances in Aquatic Animal Health Management in Finfish and Shellfish. (CAFT-2013)
• Advanced Analytical Techniques for Aquatic Environment. (CAFT-2011)
• Genome and Protein-based Techniques in Aquatic Animal Health Management. (CAFT Winter School-2009)

II) Special training

• Remote Sensing and GIS Technology for Soil and Water Quality Mapping. (ToT-2019)
• Good Laboratory Practice. (ToT-2016)

III) Skill Development Programme (SDP)

• Technical Know-how for Spirulina Biomass Production and Utilization. (2020 & 2021)
• Biochar for Enhancing the Aquaculture Productivity. (2020)
• Breeding, Culture and Health Management of Ornamental Fishes. (2019)
• Cell Culture Techniques. (2019)
• Health Management in Freshwater Fish Culture. (2018, 2020)
• PCR based Disease Diagnosis. (2017)
• Health Management of Ornamental Fishes. (2016)
• Techniques in Aquatic Animal Health. (2015)
• Fish cell Culture & its Applications. (2011)