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Single Window facility for accepting applications and the fees under RTI
CIFE has introduced a single window facility for accepting applications along with fees from general public under the Right to Information Act, 2005. All the applications pertaining to CIFE under RTI Act will be received at the Institute Reception Counter. The official at the reception counter will arrange for issue of acknowledgement of the letter & the fee in consultation with the Public Information Officer.
Name of the Officer | Designation | Telephone No. | Email Address |
Dr. Ravishankar C. N. | Director | +91 22 26363404 | director@cife.edu.in |
Name of the Officer | Designation | Telephone No. | Email Address |
Mr.Navin Kumar | Sr. Administrative Officer | 022-26361446/47/48 Ext. 522 | navinkumar@cife.edu.in |
Name of Officer | Designation | Telephone No. | Email Address |
Dr. Naresh S. Nagpure | Principal Scientist | 022-26361446/7/8 Ext. 485 | nsnagpure@cife.edu.in |
Name of the Officer | Designation | Telephone No. | Email Address |
Mr. Yogesh R. Pathare | Administrative Officer | 022 26361446/7/8 Ext.:528 | yogeshpathare@cife.edu.in |
No. | Name of Officer | Designation | Centre | Telephone Nos. | Email Address |
1. | Dr. Parimal Sardar | Principal Scientist / PIO | Kolkata | 033 - 2357 3893 | parimalsardar@cife.edu.in |
2. | Dr. G. H. Palian | Principal Scientist / APIO | Kolkata | 033 - 2357 3893 | ghpailan@cife.edu.in |
3. | Dr. Sunil K Nayak | Scientist / PIO | Powarkheda | 07574 - 227280 | sknayak@cife.edu.in |
4. | Dr. R. K. Upadhyay | Asst. Chief Technical Officer / APIO | Powarkheda | 07574 - 227280 | rkupadhyay@cife.edu.in |
5. | Dr. Arun Sudhagar | Scientist / PIO | Rohtak | 01258 – 253595 / 253506 | arunsudhagar@cife.edu.in |
6. | Mr. Ashok Kumar | Technical Officer / APIO | Rohtak | 01258 – 253595 / 253506 | ashokkumar@cife.edu.in |
7. | Mrs. Syamala K | Scientist / PIO | Kakinada | 0884 - 2376746 | syamalak@cife.edu.in |
8. | Dr. K. Murali Mohan | Asst. Chief Technical Officer/ APIO | Kakinada | 0884 - 2376746 | muralimohan@cife.edu.in |
9. | Ms.C.S.Khundol | Asst. Administrative Officer/ APIO | Mumbai |
022 26361446/7/8 Ext.:545 |
cskhundol@cife.edu.in |
Composition of Academic Council
Under UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2010 for Constitution of the Academic Council, the Director, CIFE Mumbai has been pleased to nominate the following members in the Academic Council for a period of two years w.e.f. May 2016 to April 2018:
1. |
Vice Chancellor, C.I.F.E. |
Director, CIFE Mumbai | Chairman |
2. |
Pro Vice-Chancellor / Joint Director |
Joint Director, CIFE |
Vice Chairman |
3. |
Dean(s) of Faculties |
Dr. N. P. Sahu |
Member |
Dr. Swadesh P. Tiwari |
Member |
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4. |
Heads of the Departments |
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Aquaculture |
Dr. N. K. Chadha |
Member |
Fisheries Resource, Harvest & Post Harvest Management |
Dr. B. B. Nayak |
Member |
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Fisheries Economics, Extension and statistics |
Dr. S. N. Ojha |
Member |
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Fish Nutrition, Biochemistry and Physiology |
Dr. N.P. Sahu |
Member |
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Genetics & Biotechnology |
Dr. Aparna Chaudhari |
Member |
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Aquatic Environment and Health Management |
Dr. K. V. Rajendran |
Member |
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5. |
Ten Professors other than the Heads of the Departments (by rotation of seniority) |
Dr. Naresh S. Nagpure |
Member |
Dr. S. Jahageerdar |
Member |
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Dr. G. H. Pailan |
Member |
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Dr. P. P. Srivastava |
Member |
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Dr. Gayatri Tripathi |
Member |
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Dr. R. P. Raman |
Member |
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Dr. Munil kumar |
Member |
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Dr. Parimal Sardar |
Member |
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Dr. K. Pani Prasad |
Member |
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Dr. G. Deshmukhe |
Member |
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6. |
Three Associate Professors from the Departments other than the Heads of the Departments by rotation of seniority |
Dr. Rama Sharma |
Member |
Dr. A. K. Balange |
Member |
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Dr. Megha K. Bedekar |
Member |
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7. |
Three Assistant Professors form the Departments by rotation of seniority |
Dr. Shreedharan |
Member |
Mr. Muralidhar Ande |
Member |
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Dr. Shashi Bhushan |
Member |
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8. |
Three persons from amongst educationists of repute or persons from any other field related to the activities of the Institution deemed to be University who are not in the service of the Institution deemed to be University, nominated by the Vice-Chancellor |
Prof. R. C. Srivastava, |
Member |
Prof. Devang V. Khakhar |
Member |
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Dr. N. S. Rathore |
Member |
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9. |
Three persons who are not members of the teaching staff, co-opted by the Academic Council for their specialized knowledge |
Dr.Chindi Vasudevappa, |
Member |
Dr.Kuldeep K. Lal, |
Member |
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Dr.S.Felix, |
Member |
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Dr.R.R.B.Singh, |
Member |
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10. |
Two student representatives |
President, PGSSU, |
Member |
Student Academic Member, |
Member |
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11. |
Sr. Registrar/CAO/SAO |
Mr. B.L. Kokkula |
Member Secretary |
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RTI Proactive Disclosure under Section 4(1)(b) of the RTI Act
1. The particulars of its organisation, functions and duties:
The Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai was established in the year 1961, under the Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India. The Administrative control of this Institute was transferred to ICAR in 1979. Subsequently, the scope and mandate have been widened to include research and extension besides education. Recognizing the pivotal role played by the Institute in Human Resources Development in fisheries, the Institute was accorded the status of Deemed-to-be- University in March, 1989 by UGC under Section 3 of UGC Act 1956.
Mandate
- To conduct post graduate academic programs in core and emerging disciplines of fisheries science.
- To conduct basic and strategic research in frontier areas of fisheries.
- To conduct demand-driven training and educational programs for different stake holders in fisheries sector.
- To provide technical support, policy development support and consultancy services.
CIFE centres would work within this overall Mandate. The specific objectives for each of the Centres are envisaged as below:
Kolkata Centre- To conduct research in fishery science with an emphasis on Eastern and North-eastern states.
- To conduct education programmes leading to one year Post Graduate Diploma in Inland Fisheries for Officials of various state Governments of India.
- To offer short term need based training programmes in different aspects of fisheries, concerning Eastern and North-eastern states.
- To offer consultancy and advisory services in different area of fisheries.
- To conduct need-based training programmes for fisheries developmental and extension personnel and entrepreneurs.
- To provide hands-on training to students and entrepreneurs.
- To organise field demonstrations, transfer of technology programmes and advisory services on proven aquaculture technologies.
- To conduct need based applied research in low cost aquaculture.
- To conduct research to develop aquaculture suitable for salt-affected areas.
- To provide demand driven training, extension and consultancy support to State fisheries departments, NGO's, fish farmers and entrepreneurs in field tested technologies.
- To conduct demand driven training and research programmes on freshwater aquaculture for Central region.
- To provide hands-on training to students and entrepreneurs.
2. The powers and duties of its officers and employees.
CIFE is a unit of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Director of the Institute shall exercise the powers for functioning as delegated by the Governing Body or any authority of ICAR. Powers are delegated to the Director vide letter No.F.11(4)/75-Cdn.(A&A) dt. 01.04.1977 and modified vide order No. 6-2/90-Cdn(A&A) dt. 04.02.1993, 28.05.1993 and 29.03.1994 and OO No.6-3/92-Cdn (A& A) dt. 28.07.1992.
Duties of Joint Director
- To plan/organize training programmes in the area of Agricultural Research Management.
- To coordinate the work of different units of the Academy.
- To plan/coordinate research programmes and undertake case studies in the area of Research Management.
- To provide consultancies to Universities/Research institutes.
- To carry out duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of the Academy or any authority delegated power in this regard.
Duties of Heads of Divisions
- Agricultural Research Systems Management and Policies Division
- Information and Communication Division
- Human Resource Development Division
- To guide, lead, and contribute in training/research/consultancy in the areas of i) Agricultural Research Systems, Project Management and Agricultural Policies; ii) Information and Communication Management, Computer Application and Networking, and Agricultural Statistics; iii) Human Resource Development, Educational Technology, and Educational Psychology
- To facilitate in bringing about inter-institutional linkages and collaboration
- To carry out duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of the Academy or any authority delegated power in this regard.
3. The procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability
The Director cum Vice Chancellor is the head of CIFE who is assisted in the execution and implementation of various activities and programs by Joint Director, six Heads of Divisions, Senior Registrar and Chief Finance & Accounts Officer. Institute Research Committee (IRC) consisting of all scientific staff of the Institute guides and supports the Director by giving suggestions in the programs and approval of investment in new areas of research and education. The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) consisting of external members provides broad guidelines in developing and implementing specific research programs and projects. The Academic Council consisting of both external and internal members regulates academic programs including framing specific guidelines, approving new programs, course curriculum, monitoring and review, student welfare, etc. Notwithstanding the fact that the Director has the authority to exercise all functional and disciplinary and other powers, he has delegated certain administrative and financial powers to subordinate functionaries and/or individuals.
The final authority in the decision making process rests with the Director and in certain matters, the final authority rests with Director General, ICAR. The Institute is also guided in the activities by the Controlling Authority, i.e. ICAR. Based on its directives certain decisions are taken by the Head, i.e. the Director.
4. The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions.
The norms are set by the ICAR Headquarters, New Delhi. The various functions carried out by the Institute are detailed in the mission, mandate, and objectives the Institute as outlined in the Section 1 above on the particulars of the Organization.
5. The rules, regulations,instruction manuals and records held by it or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions.
CIFE is a constituent Unit of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi which is a autonomous scientific society registered under the Societies Registration Act. ICAR follows Government of India rules mutates mutandis, besides Agricultural Research Scientists and Technical Service Rules specially designed for Scientists and Technical Personnel in ICAR. The Institute is governed by the rules and regulations and instructions as followed by ICAR, and is indicated in the manuals and records of ICAR, New Delhi.
6. A statement of categories of documents that are held by it or under its control
- Documents relating to service matters.
- Documents relating to general administration.
- Documents relating to vigilance/disciplinary/legal cases.
- Documents relating to recruitment, assessments and promotions of staff.
- Documents relating to purchases, stores and issue.
- Documents relating to payments.
- Documents relating to construction and maintenance works (Civil, Electrical & Mechanical).
- Documents relating to sponsored and consultancy projects.
- EFC
- Vision 2020
- Annual Reports etc.
7. The particulars of any arrangements that exists for consultation with or representation by the members of the public in relation.
The Institute is guided and supported by Board of Management (BOM) which has two members in its composition who are drawn from the public, who takes part in the deliberations and decisions of the Board. The BOM guides and supports the Institute by periodic review of programs and approval of investments in research and education.
A statement of the boards, councils, committees and other bodies consisting of two or more persons constituted as its part....
Board of Management
Under the rules for Constitution of the Board of Management for Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE) Mumbai, the following members are nominated in the Board of Mangement of the ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai, w.e.f. .
Rule |
Category |
Name |
Designation |
2.01(i) |
Director of Institute |
Director, CIFE, Mumbai |
Chairman |
2.01 (ii) |
Two members of the Governing Body of the ICAR nominated by its President. |
Shri Eknath Dawale Secretary, Agriculture Deptt. of Agriculture Govt. of Maharashtra, Room No.509, Vth Floor, Annex Building, Mantralaya , Mumbai 400032 |
Member |
Shri S.K.Singh, Addl. Secretary DARE & Secy. ICAR Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi 110 001 |
Member |
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2.01 (iii) |
Sr. Scientist / Heads of Divisions of related groups or disciplines and Project Coordinators to be nominated by the President of the ICAR by rotation for a period of two years |
Dr. B.B.Nayak PS & HOD (Acting) |
Member |
Dr. Kishore Kumar Krishnani, Principal Scientist |
Member |
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Dr. Aparna Chaudhari PS & HOD (Acting) |
Member |
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Dr. S. Jahageerdar |
Member |
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Dr. Subodh Gupta |
Member |
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Dr.B.K.Mahapatra |
Member |
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Dr. Parimal Sardar |
Member |
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Dr. K. Pani Prasad |
Member |
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Dr. Gayatri Tripathi |
Member |
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2.01(iv) | Joint Director (Teaching) / Senior Scientist-in-charge | Dr. N.P.Sahu Dean (Academics) CIFE, Mumbai | Member |
2.01(v) | Joint Director (Research) / Senior Scientist-in-charge | Dr. K.V.Rajendran PS & HOD (Acting) CIFE, Mumbai | Member |
2.01(vi) | Joint Director (Extension) / Senior Scientist-in-charge | Dr. S.N.Ojha PS / HOD (Acting) CIFE, Mumbai | Member |
2.01(vii) | A Vice-Chancellor of an Agricultural University to be nominated by the President of ICAR. | Dr.R.C.Srivastava Vice-Chancellor Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa Samastipur, Bihar | Member |
2.01(viii) | One representative from the ICAR to be nominated by the Director General, ICAR. | Dr. A. Gopalakrishnan, Director, CMFRI, Kochi | Member |
2.01(ix) | Director of one of the Fisheries Institutes of the ICAR to be nominated by rotation for a period of two years by the Director General, ICAR. | Dr. Basanta Kumar Das Director CIFRI, Barrackpore | Member |
2.01(x) | Commissioner of Fisheries in Union Department of Agriculture. | Commissioner (Fisheries) Maharashtra | Member |
2.01(xi) | One eminent Scientist in the field of fisheries, who is not an employee of ICAR to be nominated by the President of ICAR for a period of two years. | Dr. G. Gopikrishna, Retd. PS , CIBA Plot No. 36-3, Iswarya Gardens II CR ST, Kannapa Nagar Thiruvamiyur, Chennai – 600 041 | Member |
2.01(xii) | One eminent Agricultural Educationist, who is not an employee of the ICAR to be nominated by the President, ICAR for a period of two years. | Dr. R.K.Singh Former Director, IVRI R/O 81 North City, Pillibhit Road, Bareilly Uttar Pradesh | Member |
2.01(xiii) | Two non-official persons representing fisheries interest to be nominated by the President, ICAR | - | - |
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2.01(xiv) | Financial Advisor, ICAR or his nominee | Sh. R.K.Singh, DDF-III, ICAR Hqrs, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi | Member |
2.01(xv) | Jt. Director (Admn.)/ Scientist in-charge | Sr. Administrative Officer / Head of office | Member-Secretary |
Research Advisory Committee (RAC)
The composition of the Research Advisory Committee (RAC) is formed by ICAR. The present composition is as:
S No. | Name | Designation |
1. | Dr. K. Gopalkumar Former DDG (Fisheries Science) ICAR |
Chairman |
2. | Dr. E. Vivekanandan Former Head Demersal Fisheries Division, ICAR-CMFRI |
Member |
3. | Dr. Ravichandran Former Director in charge, ICAR-CIBA & Member Secretary, Aquaculture Authority of India |
Member |
4. | Dr. Rina Chakrabarti Professor, Aqua Research Lab, Department of Zoology, University of Delhi |
Member |
5. | Dr. C. G. Joshi Director Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre, Dept. of Science and Technology |
Member |
6. | Dr. K. M. Shankar Former Dean, College of Fisheries |
Member |
7. | Dr. J. K. Jena Deputy Director General (Fisheries Science),ICAR |
Member |
8. | Director, ICAR-CIFE , Mumbai | Member |
9. | Dr. K. Pani Prasad Principal Scientist, ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai |
Member Secretary |
10. The monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation' s provided in its regulations
The officers and the employees of CIFE are being paid monthly remuneration in their respective scale of pay as mentioned below and the allowances as applicable.
Pay scales of posts at CIFE, Mumbai
Name of the Post | Pay Band + Grade Pay |
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SCIENTIFIC | |
RMP – Director | Rs.75000/- + 5000 |
RMP – Jt. Director | PB-4 Rs.37400-67000 +10000 |
HOD | PB-4 Rs.37400-67000 +10000 |
PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST | PB-4 Rs.37400-67000 +10000 |
SENIOR SCIENTIST | PB-3 Rs.15600-39100 + 8000 |
SCIENTIST | PB-3 Rs.15600-39100 + 6000 |
TECHNICAL | |
T-7 | PB-3 Rs.15600-39100 + Rs.6600 |
T-6 | PB-3 Rs.15600-39100 + Rs.5400 |
T-5 | PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + Rs.4200 |
T-4 | PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + Rs.4200 |
T-2-3 | PB-1 Rs.5200-20200+ Rs.2800 |
T-2 | PB-1 Rs.5200-20200+ Rs.2400 |
T-1 | PB-1 Rs.5200-20200+ Rs.1900 |
NON-MINISTERIAL | PB-1 Rs.5200-20200+ Rs.2000 |
ADMINISTRATIVE | |
Joint Director | PB-3 RS.37600-6700 + Rs.8700 |
C.F.& A.O. | PB-3 RS.15600-39100 + Rs.7600 |
A.O. | PB-3 Rs.15600-39100 + Rs.5400 |
F. & A.O. | PB-3 Rs.15600-39100 + Rs.5400 |
AAO | PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + Rs.4600 |
A F.& A.O. | PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + Rs.4600 |
DY. DIRECTOR (OL) | PB-3 Rs.15600-39100 + Rs.6600 |
ASSTT. DIRECTOR(OL) | PB-3 Rs.15600-39100 + Rs.5400 |
PRIVATE SECRETARY | PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + Rs.4600 |
PERSONAL ASSTT. | PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + Rs.4200 |
ASSISTANT | PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + Rs.4200 |
STENOGRAPHER-III | PB-1 Rs.5200-20200+ Rs.2400 |
UDC | PB-1 Rs.5200-20200+ Rs.2400 |
LDC | PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 + Rs.1900 |
SKILLED SUPPORT STAFF | PB-1 Rs.5200-20200 + Rs.1800 |
11. The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made
Budget Allocation
The total budget allocated to the Institute for the year 2019 was as follows:
Sr.No. | Head | Sanctioned/Balance C/F | Received | Expenditures Incurred |
1. | Institute Expenditure | 8,774.53 | 8,784.60 | 8,704.42 |
2. | CAFT | 21.02 | - | 6.85 |
3. | SDU | 147.76 | 116.35 | 82.99 |
4. | Library Strengthening (SDAE) | 63.47 | 11.53 | 59.50 |
5. | Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan (SCSP) | - | 100.00 | 84.78 |
6. | NAHEP | - | 861.32 | 500.73 |
7. | Externally Funded Projects | 246.44 | 173.00 | 233.23 |
Total | 9,253.22 | 10,046.80 | 9,672.50 |
12.The manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes
13. Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorizations granted by it
14. Details in respect of the information, available to or held by it, reduced in an electronic form
Publications
- Annual Reports
- Books
- ICAR Publications
- IFA Publications
- Manuals
- Occasional Papers
- Others Publications
- Policy Documents
- Research Reports
- Vision 2050
15. The particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information, including the working hours of a library or reading room.
Office Hours: 10:00-18:00 hrs.16. The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers
Public Information Officer (for Information Pertaining to Administrative Matters) Senior Administrative Officer Central Institute of Fisheries Education Off Yari Road, Versova Andheri West, Mumbai 400061 Ph : (0) : 022-26345944: 522 E-mail : sao.cife@cife.edu.in |
Asst. Public Information Officer Ms.C.S.Khundol Asst. Admn. Officer & Asst. Public Information Officer Central Institute of Fisheries Education Off Yari Road, Versova ANdheri West, Mumbai 400061 Ph : (0) : 022-26361446/7/8 Ext. 545 E-mail : cskhundol@cife.edu.in |
Transparency Officer Dr. Naresh S. Nagpure Principal Scientist, Central Institute of Fisheries Education Off Yari Road, Versova Andheri West, Mumbai 400061 Ph : (0) : 022-26361446/7/8 Ext. 485 Email : nsnagpure@cife.edu.in |
Vigilance Officer Dr. Naresh S. Nagpure Principal Scientist, Central Institute of Fisheries Education Off Yari Road, Versova Andheri West, Mumbai 400061 Ph : 022- 26361446/7/8 ext: 485 Mob : 8779426806 / 9415425363 Email : nsnagpure@cife.edu.in |