cifri annual report 2007- 2008 - Central Institute of Brackishwater ...

PREFACE
During the year, the ClFRl persued its research agenda
to generate more information in understanding the
production functions of our inland waters, viz. rtvers,
estuaries, wetlands and reservoirs. The research was
alsodirected towards standardizingand application on
pilot scale the enhancement tools to improle the fish
productivity in reservoirs and wetlands. At tile same
time modem tools of remote sensing were used to
develop digitized maps of inland water bodies in a
phased manner. In the context ofchanging scenario of
inland environment and climate change, the institute
was involved activeiy in monitoring of ecosystem
health, and assess the impacts on fish stocks at
molecular, physiological and community ieveis. The
contamination of inland waters by various toxicants
and their degradation was also looked into. Ali the
programmes have generated valuable scientific
information during the year that we share with our
readers. Apart from works on Institute based projects,
a number of sponsored projects and consuitancies
were under execution. We are also associated with
execution of one NAlP programme as consortium
partner under Component 4. While strengthening our
linkage with different research institutes, we have
been able to establish project linkages with DVC,
CPCB, NFDB, Govt. of M.P., Jharkhand, U.P.,
Hatyana and Gujarat in different reservoirs and
enviomment related investigations.
This year, afterrigorous discussions at different levels,
the XI Plan SFC proposal was submined to the
authorities in ICAR , which has been approved and
sanctioned. The lnstitute has taken steps to implement
the approved plan activities In a phased manner. We
have also printed and released the approved VISION
2025 document, which highlights the road map for
ClFRl future.
The year 2007 has been very special to the ClFRl
family, we have completed 60 years of dedicated
service in the field of inland fisheries. Between April
to December 2007 many activities were organized.
special Diamond Jubilee lectures were delivered by
the eminent experts, viz.. Dr. S.Ayyappan, DDG(Fy )
ICAR, Dr. M. V. Gupta, World Fish Laureate, Prof. S.
K. Pal. Director Indian Satistical Institute. Dr.
Ramakrishna. Director ZS1, Dr. C.D. Mayee.
Chairman ASRB, Dr. N. K. Tyagi, Member ASRB.
Dr. V.R.P. Sinha, Ex. Director, CIFE & FA0
Consultant. Dr. M L. Madan,V.C., Pt. DDU Veterinary
University & Cattie Research Institute. Mathura. The
concluding activity was organising a National
Symposium in collaboration with Inland Fisheries
Society of India, held between 15.16 Dec 2007 at
Barrackpore. On this occasion existing and many
retired fishery scientists involbed with grouing of
ClFRl were honoured and entire ClFRl family re.
dedicated themselves to work towards the grand
success ofClFRl in yearsahead.
All theachievemet~ts highlighted in this repon are the
outcomeofthesincereeffortsmade by alimembersof
staff ofClFRl during the year for which they deserve
appreciation but I feel that there is significant scope to
further improve our performance. I am confident that
in future tooClFRl staffwill undertake theactivities of
this institute with renewed dedication and
commttment.
This briefreportofCIFRI.1 am hopeful, will beuseful
to various persons and organizations interested in
inland open-water fishery and ecosystem management
for achieving sustainable fishery and biodiversity
conservation. I personally seek their indulgence and
response to make it more presentable and informative
in years tocome.
I express my sincere thanks to Dr. Mangala Rai, the
Secretaty DARE & D.G. lCAR for his suppon and
encouragement to the activites ofCIFRl. I am grateful