ICAR Education Central Zone Monitoring and Review Committee, chaired by Dr. S. D. Tripathi, Former Director and Vice chancellor, CIFE, member Dr. K. V. Prabhu Jt. Director (Research, IARI) and Dr. P. S. Pandey, ADG, ICAR -Education (EP & HS) and Member Secretary reviewed the impact of ICAR education funding during 2012-2016.

Director of CIFE, Dr. Gopal Krishna briefed the committee about achievement of CIFE during last five years. Chairman recommended to explore the opportunities of getting funding under different ICAR programs like Niche. Dr. P S Pandey outlined the genesis and major objectives of the committee. He explained how the monitoring and evaluation system has evolved for imparting transparency in funding mechanisms. Committee interacted all scientists, with centre Incharges, students and administrative staff a. Committee visited facilities and hostels of CIFE New campus and old campus.

Committee expressed satisfaction over the performance and support provided to the university in terms of impact in development of fisheries education.