Over 4000 fisheries extension and developmental personnel mainly deputed from different States of India as well as some neighboring countries have been trained under the diploma and certificate programs by CIFE till date. Today, many of these personnel are holding high positions of Directors, Joint Directors, Dy. Directors in their respective State Fisheries Departments and in international organisations like FAO, NACA, etc.

Though the focus has shifted to higher education during the last two decades, capacity building of State DOF staff has continued to be an important thrust area. During the last 10 years more than 200 field and middle management level staff have been imparted training in specific technological areas, management practices and program planning and implementation.