Training Programme on Post-harvest management of fish for Technical Staff of ICAR
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Date: 9th November 2016 to 22nd November 2016
Venue: ICAR-CIFE, Panch Marg, Off. Yari Road, Versova, Andheri (west), Mumbai 400 061.
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Background:
It is established that close to 15.20% of the fish become unfit for human consumption due to deterioration in quality. Considering the production of 10.70 million metric tonnes of fish, this loss could be enormous. Besides a poorly handled fish may cause health hazards. Better post-harvest management practices are highly essential in reducing post-harvest losses and providing good quality fish to the people. The basic knowledge about fish body composition and spoilage mechanisms helps in under standing the principle of fish preservation. Hence, the necessity of trained man power with knowledge on handling, packaging, transportation and preservation of fish and seafood is highly essential. Division of Fisheries Resources, harvest & Postharvest Management is carrying out Masters and Ph.D courses in Fisheries Resource Management (FRM) and Post-harvest Technology (PHT) and involved in research, training, extension and consultancy in fish processing, value added fish products development, fish quality and safety etc. In view of this, a training programme will be organized on “Post-harvest management of fish” at FRHPHM Division, ICAR, CIFE, Versova, Andheri West, Mumbai from 9 to 22 November 2016.
Topics
- Hygienic handling of fish
- Fish Spoilage and control measures
- Low temperature fish preservation methods
- Fish packaging material
- Transportation of fresh and frozen fish
- Marketing channels and cold chain
- Post-harvest loss and control
- Seafood safety.
Interested candidates can apply in the attached format (Application Form). The duly filled application form should be sent through proper channel either by speed post or email (scanned copy). All correspondence should be addressed to the Course Director/Course Coordinator(s).
Eligibility:
Technical staff in ICARBoarding and lodging charges:
The training expenditure towards TA/DA, accommodation, food charges including breakfast and dinner has to be borne by the sponsoring institute of the participants. Accommodation/food bill will be provided to each participant to get a claim from their respective institutes. Organizing institute will provide session tea, working lunch and registration kit to the participants from the institute HRD fund. Participants are requested not to bring family members with them as limited facilities are available in the guest house.For more information, click Download
