The Aquaculture Complex of ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education (ICAR-CIFE), Mumbai, was formally inaugurated and named as Dr. S. N. Dwivedi Aquaculture Complex on 8 March, 2025 in the gracious presence of Hon’ble Shri. George Kurian Ji, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, and Minority Affairs, Government of India, Dr. Joykrushna Jena, Deputy Director General (Fisheries Science), ICAR, New Delhi, and Dr. Ravishankar C. N., Director & Vice-Chancellor, ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai. The event marked a significant leap forward in promoting advanced aquaculture research and hands-on experience for the Scholars of ICAR-CIFE and the trainees from various places in the country.

The public aquarium renovated in the aquaculture complex consists of 39 aquariums showcasing different varieties of fishes which will attract students of universities, colleges and schools accros the country along with mumtiple visitors. The aquarium will be open for public in the working days. The recreational angling and sports fishing facilities is one of its own kind in the city like Mumbai where many anglers would like to try their hand and spend good time with the fishes by catching the fishes from the pond as well as fish watching and feeding the koi and other exotic fishes.

The state-of-the-art complex features a cutting-edge Experimental Wetlab, empowering researchers and students to conduct pioneering studies on a wide variety of freshwater species such as Magur, Striped Catfish, Murrel, Notopterus, Climbing Perch, GIF Tilapia, Mahseer, Stinging Catfish, and Pacu. The facility enhances hands-on learning and innovation in freshwater aquaculture techniques.

A dedicated Ornamental Fish Breeding Unit of ICAR-CIFE has achieved standardization of captive maturation protocols for popular species like Zebra Loach, Silver Dollar, Yellow Panchax, and Jerdoni Barb. To engage the public and promote awareness, a stunning Public Aquarium with 48 display tanks showcases an exotic and indigenous collection of ornamental fishes such as Goldfish, Silver Arowana, Koi Carp, Stingray, Discus, Red-bellied piranha, Flower Horn, Alligator Gar, and various Cichlids and Loaches.

In alignment with sustainable aquaculture practices, the complex also houses Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS), two aquaponics units, a biofloc system, two outdoor rearing facilities, and a recreational angling zone, making it a multifaceted hub for education, research, and public engagement.

The Dr. S. N. Dwivedi Aquaculture Complex stands as a beacon for innovation and learning, inviting fisheries professionals, researchers, and the public alike to explore the frontiers of sustainable aquaculture.