Our Campus
The ICAR-CIFE has old and new (two) campuses. The old campus is on Yari road. The new campus is on Panch marg. The old campus premises consist of three storey office building, MFSc Boys hostel, staff and scientist quarters. The new campus premises consist of six storey office building, Director & VC bungalow, officer quarters (Type IV & V), well equipped indoor sport complex, aquaculture complex, PhD boys hostel, Girls hostel, International Guest House, Play grounds (3), tennis court, auditorium, aquatic biodiversity museum, etc. These two campuses are a kilometre away from each other. The ICAR-CIFE with its Headquarter at Mumbai has five regional centres at Kolkata (West Bengal), Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), Powarkheda (Madhya Pradesh), Rohtak (Haryana) and Motipur (Bihar). The Institute has one training-cum-research vessels M.F.V. Narmada (11 m OAL).
Laboratories
- Hatchery/ Nursery for Ornamental Fish and Giant Freshwater Prawn
- Fish / Molluscan Biology and Taxonomy Lab
- Biotechnology and Molecular Genetics Lab
- Biochemistry, Nutrition and Feed Formulation Lab
- Disease Diagnostics and Cell Culture Lab
- Fish Processing and Quality Control Lab
- Bioinformatics Lab
- Algal Taxonomy and Culture Lab
- Electron Microscopy Facility
Library
The “National Library for Fisheries and Allied Sciences” at CIFE is housed in an expansive area and provides a serene setting for literature search and reading. It has a rich collection of books, journals and online databases. An Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) provides information about all the available publications. The library has a collection of about 35,000 books along with 135 e-books and subscribes about a hundred foreign and Indian journals. The digital section of the library is equipped with 28 computer terminals connected to LAN and internet.
Aquatic Biodiversity Museum
ICAR-CIFE museum houses a fascinating collection of a large variety of finfish and shellfish and other aquatic animals, mostly collected during Institute's cruise programmes organised for students. Diverse Collection: The museum houses an impressive collection of around 550 species of aquatic life, including finfish, shellfish, mollusks, crustaceans, seaweeds, mangroves, and invertebrates. It also displays models of fish gear and crafts, providing a comprehensive understanding of the fishing and aquatic ecosystems. Digital Library & Advanced Technology: One of the standout features of the museum is its digital library, which is equipped with cutting-edge Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) modules. These technologies allow visitors to explore fisheries and aquatic life in an interactive and immersive way, enhancing their educational experience. Educational Resource: The museum serves as an invaluable resource for students, researchers, and the general public, aiming to foster a deeper understanding of aquatic biodiversity. By highlighting the importance of preserving these ecosystems, the museum educates visitors on environmental stewardship and the necessity of protecting aquatic habitats.
Sports and Recreational Facilities
CIFE has excellent facilities for sports and recreation like international standard modern badminton courts, gymnasium, tennis, volley ball & basketball courts and indoor games like table tennis, chess, carom, snooker, etc. Students and staff of CIFE enthusiastically participate in ICAR level sports meet and consistently win various medals and laurels.
Aquaculture Complex
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. 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.
Farm Demonstration Facilities at Regional Centres
ICAR-CIFE has five strategically located centres at Kolkata (West Bengal), Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), Powarkheda (Madhya Pradesh), Rohtak (Haryana) and Motipur (Bihar). The Institute's field facilities include 20 ha Freshwater Fish Farm at Powarkheda (Madhya Pradesh); 9 ha Freshwater Fish Farm at Balabhadrapuram (Andhra Pradesh); 7.5 ha Brackishwater Fish Farm at Kakinada (Andhra Pradesh), 4 ha Freshwater Fish Farm and 10 ha Ground Saline Water Farm at Rohtak (Haryana) and 6 ha Freshwater Fish Farm at Motipur (Bihar) for training and research in aquaculture. The centres are well equipped to provide experiential entrepreneurship education and training in diversified areas of aquaculture. Most of the outreach programmes and activities of the Institute are executed through these regional centres only.