"Harnessing the Science of Fisheries for Food, Nutrition and Livelihood"
The University has a strong research base with an exclusive Directorate of Research involved in strategic planning of research programmes, establishment of linkage with research organisations at National and International level, monitoring of research projects/schemes and research documentation with the following mission, and objectives.
The research programmes are undertaken through different constituent colleges and centres of this University for the benefits of fish farmers, fish processors, fisherfolk, fisheries entrepreneurs and society at large. The University has operated 76 projects to a value of about Rs.13271.363 lakh funded by various agencies of Govt. of India, and Govt. of Tamil Nadu like Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR), Dept. of Biotechnology (DBT), Dept. of Science and Technology (DST), Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB), Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Central Planning Commission, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), and National Agricultural Development Programme (NADP), Tamil Nadu Innovation Initiative (TANII) project of State Planning Commission, Entrepreneur Development and Innovation Institute (EDII) project of Tamil Nadu Government, Tamil Nadu Government Part II Schemes, IAMWARM project of World Bank, and GOMBRT.
| External Funded Projects | 16 |
|---|---|
| Govt. of Tamil Nadu Projects | 12 |
| CNADP/RKVY Projects | 23 |
| NFDB funded projects | 8 |
| University Funded projects (URP & JTRF) | 45 |
| Total | 104 |
| S.no | Project Titles | Budget (In Rs Lakhs) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DBT Project on ‘Molecular characterization of pathogens associated with fish diseases in Assam‘ | 23.48 | 2013 -2014 |
| 2 | DST- SERB Project on ‘Bioactive peptides from fish protein hydrolysates produced using endogenous proteinases from fish processing wastes’ | 39.97 | 2013-2016 |
| 3 | SERB - MoFPI Project on ‘Development of database for Indian seafood safety and traceability based on AFLP markers’ | 31.45 | 2013-2015 |
| 4 | NCSCM MOEF Project on ‘Impact of large scale cultivation of seaweed culture in coastal environment of India’ | 27.12 | 2013-2015 |
| 5 | ICAR Project on ‘Niche Area of Excellence in Fish Safety and Quality Assurance’ | 305.60 | 2014-2017 |
| 6 | ICSSR Project on ‘Conversion of low value fish marketing to high value fish marketing among the marginalized fisherwomen in the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu’ | 8.00 | 2014-2016 |
| 7. | GoMBRT Project on ‘Impact on anthropogenic activities and seasonal variation in plankton biomass in Gulf of Mannar Biosphere in Thoothukudi District’ | 10.505 | 2014-2017 |
| 8. | ICAR Project on ‘Value chain analysis of farmed shrimp industry in Tamil Nadu’ | 12.00 | 2016 |
| 9. | >DBT-BBSRC Project on ‘Novel molecular approaches for advancing prediction and mitigation of disease outbreaks in aquaculture for small-scale farmers’ | 109.912 | 2016-2019 |
| 10. | DBT Project on ‘Healthy shrimp and GIFT tilapia production through Bio-Floc based farming system: Development of technology an Standard Operating Procedure’ | 57.93 | 2016-2019 |
| 11. | DBT Project on ‘Bio-prospecting for anti-osteoporotic collagen peptides derived from fish bones’ | 36.07 | 2017-2020 |
| 12. | ICAR Project on ‘Development demonstration and dissemination of solar energy operated aerators in shrimp farms’ | 21.25 | 2018-2020 |
| 13. | DBT Project on ‘Adoption of foldscope as a tool to study the diversity of fish parasites and microalgae in different aquaculture systems’ | 6.00 | 2018-2019 |
| 14. | FSSAI Project on ‘Monitoring of heavy metals in fish and shellfish species along the Indian coast and possible mitigation measures ‘ | 9.50 | 2018-2020 |
| 15. | DBT Project on ‘Evolving artificial fish bait for long line fishingusing biopolymers and bio-attractants derivedfromMarine FishProcessingwastes’ | 44.56 | 2019 -2021 |
| 16. | DST – SERB Project on “ Re-emergence of Vibrio vulnificusrisk in seafood safety in response to climatic changes | 29.26 | 2019 22 |
| S.no | Project Titles | Budget (In Rs Lakhs) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | IAMWARM Project on ‘Development of environmental guidelines and operational protocol for sustainable development of cage culture in the reservoirs of Tamil Nadu’ | 12.00 | 2014-2015 |
| 2. | IAMWARM Project on ‘Development of low cost feeds for fish production demonstration in farm ponds and cages in Tamil Nadu’ | 5.70 | 2014 -2015 |
| 3. | Part –II Scheme on ‘Biosecured Microbial Floc driven farming for domesticating eco-friendly and viable culture practices for Vannamei and Milk fish’ | 44.39 | 2014-2016 |
| 4. | Part –II Scheme on ‘Popularization of cost effective fish compost in Thoothukudi District of Tamil Nadu ‘ | 11.10 | 2015 |
| 5. | Part –II Scheme on ‘Design upgradation of line fishing gears for species specific fishing along South- East Coast of Tamil Nadu’ | 17.10 | 2015 |
| 6. | TANII Project on ‘Establishment of Aquatic Rainbow Technology Park at Madhavaram for developing ‘Rural Aquaculture Entrepreneurship’ | 1030.00 | 2015 - 2018 |
| 7. | NAFCC Project on ‘Assessment of Fishing pattern and Fishing pressure is Gulf of Mannar Coast’ | 21.00 | 2017-2018 |
| 8. | NAFCC Project on ‘Socio-economic vulnerability of fishermen and other coastal communities in Thoothukudi District of Tamil Nadu’ | 5.00 | 2017-2018 |
| 9. | TANII Project on ‘E - fish health surveillance and monitoring network to improve fisheries production in Tamil Nadu’ | 590.40 | 2017 -2020 |
| 10. | TANII Project on ‘Development and demonstration of innovative fisheries engineering inventions for the product maximization in fisheries industries’ | 75.20 | 2017-2020 |
| 11. | SBGF Project on ‘ Livelihood Improvement through Technology Backyard genetically improved farmed Tilapia carp farming’ | 18.00 | 2018 -2021 |
| 12. | SPC Project on ‘Livelihood Improvement through Technology Backyard Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia Carp Farming’ | 30.00 | 2017-2021 |
| S.no | Project Titles | Budget (In Rs Lakhs) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | NADP Project on ‘Establishment of Regional Fisheries Research and Extension Cenrain | 121.04 | 2014-2016 |
| 2. | NADP Project on ‘Establishment of Marine Finfish Hatchery System at Mandapam’ | 184.50 | 2015-2017 |
| 3. | NADP Project on ‘Establishment of Shrimp Brood Bank at Kanyakumari’ | 198.91 | 2015-2017 |
| 4. | NADP Project on ‘Establishment of Multiplier stations for the Breeding and Dissemination of JayantiRohu Seeds to Farmers’ | 100.00 | 2016-2017 |
| 5. | NADP Project on ‘Strengthening of Regional Stations of Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture (CeSA)’ | 274.54 | 2016 -2018 |
| 6. | NADP Project on ‘Farmed Pearl Sport (Etroplussuratensis) Production as an Alternative Livelihood to Promote Brackish Water Aquaculture Entrepreneurship for Fishers of Pulicat Lake’ | 260.88 | 2016- 2018 |
| 7. | NADP Project on ‘Development of cost efficient feeds for enhancing freshwater fish production’ | 398.00 | 2016-2019 |
| 8. | NADP Project on ‘Establishment of Fish and Shellfish Health Certification and Disease Surveillance Laboratories in Tamil Nadu for enhancement of Aquaculture’ | 491.075 | 2016 -2018 |
| 9. | NADP Project on ‘Demonstration and Training from the farmers capacity building at regional CeSA in TNFU’ | 100.534 | 2017- 2019 |
| 10. | NADP Project on ‘Establishment of fisheries technopark cum fish processing technology business incubation centre’ | 114.65 | 2017- 2019 |
| 11. | NADP Project on ‘Developing the National Aquatic Rainbow Mall (NAQRAM) to promote Incredible Indian Ornamental Fish Trade through One Stop Shopping at Madhavaram, Tamil Nadu’ | 250.00 | 2017- 2020 |
| 12. | NADP Project on ‘Establishment of Fisheries Training Institute, Mandapam, Ramanathapuram’ | 450.00 | 2017- 2021 |
| 13. | NADP Project on ‘Establishment of RecirculatorySeabass Aquaculture Technology Park, for Doubling the income with Low water Budgeting’ | 350.00 | 2018 -2021 |
| 14. | NADP Project on ‘Kayalagam the Future Store for Amplification of Marketing of Diversified Fish products in Tamil Nadu’ | 250.00 | 2018-2021 |
| 15. | NADP Project on ‘Establishment of State Referral Laboratory for Fish feed Testing and Quality Certification at IPGS, TNJFU, OMR Campus, Vaniyanchavadi, Chennai’ | 250.00 | 2018 -2021 |
| 16. | NADP Project on ‘Establishment of Loach (AyiraiMeen) breeding Centre at Parakkai, Kanyakumari District | 175.00 | 2020 -2022 |
| 17. | NADP Project on ‘Hands on Training cum Demonstration on “Limited Water Usage Aquaculture’ | 187.40 | 2021-2022 |
| 18. | NADP Project on ‘TNJFU’S Business incubators for Aquaculture and Fish Processing Technology to promote Start-Ups Integrated Fisheries Entrepreneurship in Tamil Nadu State’ | 300.00 | 2020 -2022 |
| 19. | NADP Project on ‘Integrated Multi-tropic Aquaculture (IMTA) based Culture Technology to Augment Fish Production as an Alternative Livelihood for the Fisherfolk of Tharuvaikulam, Tamil Nadu’. | 299.600 | 2019-2022 |
| 20. | NADP Project on ‘Development and Transfer of Seaweed Farming Technology as an Alternative Employment Option for the Coastal Fisher Folk in Mandapam Region of Tamil Nadu’ | 251.100 | 2019-2021 |
| 21. | NADP Project on ‘Establishment of Aqua Agriculture Integrated Systems for inland farmers in Erode District’ | 138.50 | 2019-20 |
| 22. | NADP Project on ‘Establishment of Aquaculture Service Centre in Cauvery Delta Region’ | 130.00 | 2019-20 |
| 23. | NADP Project on ‘Establishment of Aquaculture Service Centre | 130.00 | 2019 -20 |
| S.no | Project Titles | Budget (In Rs Lakhs) | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | NFDB Project on ‘Establishment of State Referral Laboratory for Fish disease Diagnosis and Aquatic Animal Health’ | 55.11 | 2014- 2015 |
| 2. | NFDB Project on ‘Establishment of Aquatic Animal Health and Environment Management Laboratory’ | 56.00 | 2017 |
| 3. | NFDB Project on ‘Up-scaling of biofloc production technology for developing eco feed for vannamei shrimp culture’ | 50.00 | 2018 - 2020 |
| 4. | NFDB Project on ‘Establishment of Demonstration Units on Recirculatory Aquaculture systems for doubling the Vannamei shrimp culture’ | 24.08 | 2018- 2020 |
| 5. | NFDB Project on ‘Establishment of Technology demonstration unit of Azolla as Feed supplement of GIFT Tilapia at Advanced Research Farm Facility, Madhavaram, TNJFU campus, Tamil Nadu’ | 3.01 | 2018- 2020 |
| 6. | NFDB Project on ‘Establishment of Aquaponics Unit for Training and Demonstration to fish farmers at KVK, Sikkal, Nagapattinam’ | 10.66 | 2018-2020 |
| 7. | NFDB project on “Upscaling of Biofloc production technology for developing eco-feed for Vannamei Shrimp Culture | 50.00 | 2018-2020 |
| 8. | NFDB project on “Open Sea Cage Culture of Mairne finfishes along the coast of Ramanathapuram District of Tamil Nadu” | 267.6 | 2018-2022 |
| S.no | Title of the project | Period | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Seasonal variation in lipid and fatty acid profile of sardine (Sardinella gibbosa) and emperor fish (Lethrinus lentjan) from Thoothukudi coast | 2014-2015 | FC&RI, Thoothukudi |
| 2. | Studies on biology of Mullet fish varieties from Pulicat lake, north part of Chennai | 2015-2016 | FC&RI, Thoothukudi |
| 3. | Quality evaluation of chitin and chitosan from various shellfish waste and their resource potential in Tamil Nadu | 2015-2016 | FC&RI, Thoothukudi |
| 4. | Designing and fabrication of cages for mud crab fattening/farming along the Pulicat lake | 2015-2016 | Dr. MGR FC&RI , Ponneri |
| 5. | Induced breeding and artificial propagation of Pangas, Pangasianodan hypothalamus (Sayvage, 1878) | 2015-2016 | Dr. MGR FC&RI , Ponneri |
| 6. | The effect of ionic concentration of low saline waters on growth characteristics of Litopennaeus vannamei | 2015-2016 | Dr. MGR FC&RI , Ponneri |
| 7. | Development of seaweed based nutritional food products | 2015-2016 | Dr. MGR FC&RI , Ponneri |
| 8. | Dissemination of GIFT tilapia farming technology in PonneriTaluk of Thriuvallur District | 2015-2016 | Dr. MGR FC&RI , Ponneri |
| 9 | Development of an e-interface indicator gadget against for domestic level freshwater aquarium | 2017-2018 | CoFE, Nagapattinam |
| 10. | Design and Development of a low cost solar Tunnel Fish dry dryer | 2017-2018 | CoFE, Nagapattinam |
| 11. | Development of bio-piezoelectric material form prawn shell | 2017-2018 | CoFE, Nagapattinam |
| 12. | Validation of different mathematical drying models for the dry fish production | 2017-2018 | CoFE, Nagapattinam |
| 13. | Design and integrated acclimation tank unit of shrimp culture system | 2017-2018 | CoFE, Nagapattinam |
| 14. | Risk Assessment of squid landed in Colachel region of Kanniyakumari district for heavy metal contamination | 2018-2019 | FC&RI, Thoothukudi |
| 15. | Development of fish freshness gadget using fuzzy logic based technology in Indian Mackeral (Rastrelliger kangurtha) landed in Nagapattinam Coast | 2018-2019 | CoFE, Nagapattinam |
| 16. | Investigation on the nutritional requirements for the growth of Spiny Loach “Lepidocephalus thermals” in captivity | 2019 - 2020 | ThanjavurCeSA |
| 17. | Monitoring the presence of nitrofuran metabolites in farmed shrimp and farm implements in Southern Peninsular India | 2019 - 2020 | FC&RI, Thoothukudi |
| 18. | Impact assessment of the welfare schemes on socioeconomic upliftment of marine fishers of Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu | 2019 - 2020 | FC&RI, Thoothukudi |
| 19. | Extraction of natural pigments from Marine sources for the formulation of nutritional food and cosmetic products | 2019 -2020 | Dr. MGR FC&RI , Ponneri |
| 20. | Plankton Diversity in Pulicat Lake of Tamil Nadu region | 2019 -2020 | Dr. MGR FC&RI , Ponneri |
| 21. | Characteristics of Shrimp farm organic rich waters and its influence on the Pulicat ecosystem of Palaverkaadu region” | 2019 -2020 | Dr. MGR FC&RI , Ponneri |
| 22. | Seasonal variation in fatty acid profiles of cultured and wild loach (Lepidocephalus thermalis) | 2020 -2021 | Vaniyanchavadi, Chennai |
| 23. | Comparative skeletal osteology of anchovies (Genus: Stolephorus) off Thoothukudi coast | 2020 -2021 | FC&RI, Thoothukudi |
| 24. | Investigation of CO2 emission by motorized fishing vehicles of Thoothukudi coast | 2020 -2021 | FC&RI, Thoothukudi |
| 25. | Demonstration farming of vannamei in lined ponds at MRFF, Tharuvaikulam | 2020 -2021 | FC&RI, Thoothukudi |
| 26. | Development and evaluation of combined gill net with long line for pelagic fishery for traditional fishermen in Pulicat Region of Coromandel coast | 2020 -2021 | Dr. MGR FC&RI , Ponneri |
| 27. | Screening of phosphorus solubilizing bacteria in mangroves of Ennore creek | 2020 -2021 | Dr. MGR FC&RI , Ponneri |
| 28. | Purification and isolation of local strain of Spirulina | 2020 -2021 | Dr. MGR FC&RI , Ponneri |
| 29. | Development of halophyte incorporated fish products using SalicorniabrachiataRoxb | 2020 -2021 | FC&RI, Thoothukudi |
| 30. | Impact assessment of welfare schemes on socioeconomic upliftment of marine fishers of Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu | 2020 -2021 | FC&RI, Thoothukudi |
| 31. | Formulation of Ulva based jam products | 2020 -2021 | Dr. MGR FC&RI, Thalainayeru |
| 32. | Stock Assessment of Siganids in Pazhverkadu coast of Tiruvallur District | 2021-2022 | Dr. MGR FC&RI , Ponneri |
| 33. | Breeding and Seed Production of Striped Murrel (Channastriatus) in FRP Tank System | 2021-2022 | FC&RI, Thoothukudi |
| 34. | Investigation on the catching efficiency of monofilament and multifilament gillnets being operated in selected fishing villages of Nagapattinam District | 2021-2022 | Dr. MGR FC&RI, Thalainayeru |
| 35. | Analysing carbon emission level of selected motorized fishing vessels operated from identified fishing villages of Pulicat coast | 2021-2022 | Dr. MGR FC&RI , Ponneri |
| 36. | Isolation and characterization of antimicrobial resistant gut microflora associated with farmed shrimps in Nagapattinam region | 2021-2022 | Dr. MGR FC&RI, Thalainayeru |
| 37. | Study on the effect of hook size and baits on the catching efficiency of longline operated along Thoothukudi coast | 2021-2022 | FC&RI, Thoothukudi |
| 38. | Efficacy of Salicornia plant extract as antimicrobial agent for application in fish preservation | 2021-2022 | FC&RI, Thoothukudi |
| 39. | Studies on the low temperature preservation of microalgae (Navicula sp.) isolated from shrimp farms | 2021-2022 | Dr. MGR FC&RI, Thalainayeru |
| 40. | Study on the impact of shrimp farms and anthropogenic activities on the water quality of the selected locations along Vedaranyam Canal | 2021-2022 | Dr. MGR FC&RI, Thalainayeru |
| 41. | Water hyacinth protein concentrate as cost effective feed ingredient in the diet of genetically improved farmed tilapia | 2021-2022 | Dr. MGR FC&RI, Thalainayeru |
| S.no | Title of the project | Period | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42. | Studies on the nutritional factors influencing gamete quality and artificial fertilization in Koi carp | 2018-2020 | FC&RI, Thoothukudi |
| 43. | Development of halochromic sensor based on bio-nanocomposite for monitoring spoilage of packed fish | 2018-2020 | CoFE. Nagapattinam |
| 44. | Design and implementation of IOT based Real Time Hatchery Monitoring System | 2018-2020 | CoFE. Nagapattinam |
| 45. | Development and standardization of health drink from bio-modulated chitosan | 2019-2021 | Dr. MGR FC&RI, Thalainayeri |
| DST - SERB | 1 |
|---|---|
| DST – SERB (Start Up) | 1 |
| EDII | 1 |
| ICAR - NICRA | 2 |
| ICAR | 1 |
| DBT | 1 |
| TN - IAMP | 1 |
| TANII | 2 |
| NADP | 6 |
| NABARD | 1 |
| State Fund | 4 |
| NCCR | 1 |
| TNSLURB | 1 |
| PMMSY funding | 1 |
| University Funded Projects | 10 |
| Total | 34 |
| S.no | Title of the Scheme & Location | Budget (In Rs Lakhs) | Period | DST - SERB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Production of Eicosapentaenoic acid from Marine diatom Phaeodactylumtricornutumisolated from the coastal waters of Gulf of Mannar (FC&RI, Thoothukudi) | 35.58 | 2019 – 2022 | DST – SERB Start up |
| 2. | Investigation on molecular cross talk of inflammatory hub NFKB and NICD using Zebra Fish model (IFPGS, Vaniyanchavadi, Chennai) | 31.10 | 2022 – 2024 | EDII |
| 3. | EDII project on Establishment of Marine Products Business Incubation Centre (FC&RI, Thoothukudi) | 250.00 | 2019-2022, Extended up to 2024 | ICAR - NICRA |
| 4. | Deciphering genomic insights associated with adaption in Etroplus suratensis, (Pearl Spot) for Climate Resilient Aquaculture (IFPGS, Vaniyanchavadi, Chennai) | 33.50 | 2022-2024 |
| 5. | Climatic Changes and their role in the emergence of antibiotic resistant Salmonella in farmed shrimp and its environment (FC&RI, Thoothukudi) | 34.75 | 2022 – 2024 | DBT |
| 6. | Nutrigenomics studies on feed development for larvae of striped murrel (Channastriatus) (DIVA, Muttukadu) | 54.00 | 2021-2024 | TN -IAMP |
| 7. |
Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization Project (TN IAMP) (DSA) 1. Development of optimum sustainable production model for irrigation tanks and farm ponds in Tamil Nadu 2. Development and management of pure line inland fish brooders in the brooder farm and production of good quality seeds 3. Formulation of species specific fish feed using locally available low cost ingredients 4. Capacity building and training of trainers, fishers, fish farmers and entrepreneurs in the adoption of advanced farming techniques 5. Aquaponics and Raceway model development and dissemination 6. Development of new strain for inland fish farm |
250.00 | 2017 -2023 | TANII |
| 8. | Artificial Coral Reef/Live Rock (ACR/LR) and Fish Aggregating Artificial Reef (FAAR) to enhance the fish diversity and biomass in the sea near the Pulicat Lake towards fishing pressure reduction and livelihood improvement of fisherfolk in the Lake region (DR. MGR FC&RI, Ponneri) | 430.66 | 2019-2022 |
| 9. | Assessment of spawning seasonality of major marine fishery groups along the coast of Tamil Nadu for sustainable fishery management (FC&RI, Thoothukudi) | 146.80 | 2022-2024 | ICAR |
| 10. | National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases (FC&RI, Thoothukudi) | 52.20 | 2022-2025 | NADP |
| 11. | Integrated Fish Farm Model complex at Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi for capacity building for inland fish culturist to augment fish production (FC&RI, Thoothukudi) | 276.50 | 2021 -2023 |
| 12. | Establishment of “Aquaponics Technology Park” for the production of multiple vegetable crops by Recirculating Fish Culture water in the water limited area of Barur, Krishnagiri District (KBCeSA) | 198.00 | 2021-2022 |
| 13. | Development of cost-efficient feeds and farming practices of Asian Seabass for fish farmers of Tamil Nadu at Directorate of Incubation and Vocational Training in Aquaculture, TNJFU, Muttukadu (DIVA, Muttukadu) | 80.00 | 2021-2022 |
| 14. | Integrated Disease Surveillance monitoring system and Seed quality assessment to Augment Aquaculture Production in Tamil Nadu at TNJFU Campus, Madhavaram (Dr MGR FCRI, Ponneri) | 101.80 | 2021-2023 |
| 15. | Training Facility on Safety at sea for fishermen at Directorate of Incubation and Vocational Training in Fisheries, TNJFU, Mandapam (DIVF, Mandapam) | 120.00 | 2021-2022 |
| 16. | Establishment of “DIGITAL BLUE” -e-extension hub in Aquaculture and Fisheries Sector (Dr MGR FCRI, Ponneri) | 106.00 | 2021-2022 | NABARD |
| 16. | Establishment of Freshwater Ornamental fish brood bank for sustainable ornamental aqua farming in Tiruchirappalli district (Trichy CeSA) | 350.00 | 2018-2021, Extended up to 2023 | State Govt. funded |
| 17. | Establishment of Fisheries Demonstration Complex in Advanced Institute for Integrated Research on Livestock and Animal Sciences (AIIRLIVAS) at Thalaivasal (Dr MGR FCRI, Ponneri) | 267.00 | 2020-2023 |
| 19. | Cost Effective Captive breeding technology for Channa striata (striped Murrel) for filed level adoption (Dr MGR FCRI, Ponneri) | 15.184 | 2021-2023 |
| 20. | Establishment of Deep sea Fishing Technology Training and Management centre at Thoothukudi (DIVF) | 382.0 | 2019-2021 Extended up to 30.06.2023 |
| 21. | Establishment of Loach (Ayirai Meen) Research Centre in Theni District for promoting Loach farming (Theni) | 268.20 | 2022-2025 | TNSLURB |
| 22. | Development of Dry Land On integrated Biofloc Tank and Farm Pond Polyculture system for adoption in fallow land region for Salem District (Dr MGR FCRI, Ponneri) | 11.185 | 2021-2023 | NCCR |
| 23. | Study on the assessment of fishery resources and its productivity to assess the ecosystem services in the critical ecosystems along the east coast of India (Dr MGR FCRI, Ponneri) | 123.91 | 2022-2026 | PMMSY funding |
| 24. | Empowerment of Artisanal Fisherfolk of Pazhaverkadu Area through mud crab culture Technology (Dr MGR FCRI, Ponneri) | 116.00 | 2022-2024 |
| S.no | Title of the Scheme | Period | Location | URP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | A study of Ichthyofaunal diversity along the Chennai Coast of Bay of Bengal | 2022-2023 | Dr.MGR FC&RI, Ponneri |
| 2. | Seasonal Variation and Diversity assessment of macrobenthos in Pulicat Lagoon (Pazhaverkadu region) | 2022-2023 | Dr. MGR FC&RI, Ponneri |
| 3. | Assessing Seasonal Variations of plankton biomass and diversity in Thoothukudi coastal waters | 2022-2023 | FC&RI, Thoothukudi |
| 4. | Assessment of molluscan diversity and debris abudance in Point Calimere wetland | 2021 -2022, (Extended up to March 2023) | Dr. MGR FC&RI, Thalanaiyeru | JTRF |
| 5. | Improvement of Catch efficiency of wire mesh traps for reef fishery of Threspuram fishing village of Thoothukudi district | 2021-2023 | FC&RI, Thoothukudi |
| 6. | Design and Development of nanogenerator from crustacean shell waste | 2021-2023 | CoFE, Nagapattinam |
| 7. | Design and Development of IOT based smart fish grading system | 2021-2023 | CoFE, Nagapattinam |
| 8. | Evaluation of three microalgae (Nanochloropsis oculata, Dunaliella salina and Tetraselmis gracilis) for their efficiency in the bio-enrichment of rotifers for use in hatcheries | 2021-2023 | MCeSA, Mandapam |
| 9. | Spatial Distribution of Beta lactam resistance genes among Vibrio spp isolated from shrimp farms of Vedaranyam | 2021-2023 | Dr. MGR, Thalainayeru |
| 10. | Digital Solutions for sea turtle conservation in South Tamil Nadu | 2021-2023 | FC&RI, Thoothukudi |
Designing and lubrication of multi shaped (adjustable) floating FRP cage for Inland Aquaculture (No.1097/CHE/2013, dated 14.03.2013
International Universities /Institutes- 10 Nos.
Important are Curtin University, Australia, Auburn University, USA, Prince of Songkala, Thailand, James Cook University, Australia, University of Arizona, USA, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand, University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), Spain.
National Universities/Institutes- 30 Nos.
Important are Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin, Central Institute of Brackiswater Aquaculture, Chennai, Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar, National Fisheries Development Board, Hyderabad, National Institute of Ocean Technology, Chennai, Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology, Thanjavur, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, National Academy of Agricultural Research Management, Hyderabad, National Cooperative Development Corporation, New Delhi.
International/ National Industries- 40 Nos.
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