"Harnessing the Science of Fisheries for Food, Nutrition and Livelihood"
The Erode Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture has the following objectives:
| Sl.No | Name | Designation | E-mail Id | Mobile |
| 1 | S. Aanand | Assistant Professor and Head | anand@tnfu.ac.in | 9095618230 |
| S. No. | Title of the Project | Budget and Funding Agency | Year of Operation |
| 1 |
Aquaponics and Raceway model development and dissemination |
42.00 lakhs - World Bank – TN IAMP | 2018–25 |
| S. No. | Title of the Project | Budget and Funding Agency | Year of Operation | Accomplishments |
| 1 |
Establishment of Multiplier Station for the Breeding and Dissemination of Jayanthi Rohu Seeds to Farmers |
100.00 lakhs - NADP | 2016-17 | The Centre was established under the scheme, with one eco hatchery, through routinely quality carp seeds are being produced and supplied to regional small fish farmers. Since the inauguration of the centre, till date about 30 lakh carp seeds (including 8 lakhs Jayanthi rohu seeds) have been supplied to regional farmers. |
| 2 |
Establishment of Aqua-Agri Integrated Systems for inland farmers in Erode District |
138.50 lakhs - NADP | 2019-20 | Model Aquaponics units have been established in the Centre and 4 trainings conducted, benefitting 160 regional farmers; of which, 2 farmers have taken up Aquaponics under 50% subsidy in the district. |
Extension Services such as Carp fish culture, Ornamental fish farming, Aquaponics are offered from this centre.
The training programmes on Freshwater fish culture, Ornamental fish farming, Recent aquaculture technologies such as RAS and Aquaponics are offered on demand or in a routine manner.
| TNJFU University Students | ||
|---|---|---|
| e) No. of Students Research conducted | - | 1 |
| f) No. of Internship programmes conducted | - | Nil |
| Other Campus Students | ||
|---|---|---|
| e) No. of Students Research conducted | - | Nil |
| f) No. of Internship programmes conducted | - | 1 |
| S. No. | Name and Addresses/ Contact details of the Beneficiary | Type of Activity | TNJFU intervention | Mrs. Mythili - Aquarium shop |
| 1 |
Mrs. Mythili, |
Ornamental Fish Business | Technical guidance on setting up of an aquarium shop - M/s Puppu Aqua Pets, Bhavanisagar, Ornamental Fish shop |
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Erode Bhavanisagar Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture
Bhavanisagar,Sathyamangalam (Tk),
Erode dt. – 638 451.
The centre is 15 Km from Sathyamangalam in Erode District.
By rail: The nearest rail head from Bhavanisagar is Coimbatore – 67 Km; Erode junction is 77 Km.
By Air: The nearest airport is Coimbatore – 70 Km.
By Bus: Bhavanisagar can be reached by bus from Erode, via Sathyamangalam. Frequent buses are also available from Coimbatore.
