ICAR-CIBA and A R Hatchery, Pvt ltd, Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu, signed a memorandum of Understanding for the development of indigenous shrimp seed production.
ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA), Chennai, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi and Mr.Suresh Nayak, A. R. Hatchery Pvt Ltd., Panichimedu, Marakkanam, Tamil Nadu, signed for the Knowledge partnership for the production of indigenous penaeid shrimps (Kuruma shrimp) seed production, at CIBA Head Quarters, Chennai.
In his introductory remarks, Dr. K.K.Vijayan, Director, CIBA, said the partnership program is a timely one, and would trigger the framing of indigenous shrimp, a step forward in sustainable shrimp farming in the country. This model is useful in leveraging diverse expertise between government research institutes and industry to address the current issues in brackish water shrimp aquaculture.
