Visiting the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology(CIFT)-Cochin

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The journey of excitement started at the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology ( CIFT ) , Cochin. It

is a great asset to the people in the area of research in the fisheries. The institute is well equipped

with all cutting edge technologies to introduce  value added products, training programs, evaluation

programs in fish industry with respect to coastal areas in India. The institute also focuses on waste

management programs in converting fish waste into useful products like fertilizers, cosmetics,

nutraceuticals, food supplements, surgical implants. 

There are also massive training programs, tribal

programs for tribal fishing   to empower women in India. The research was carried out in

unexplored areas in this institute had paved way for variety of new products like Marine Melanin,

seaweed cookies, Fish samosa, Fish collagen for periodontal applications.   The institute also

promotes entrepreneurship by the incubation centre located at Cochin. The students who are

thriving for a constant support and innovative ideas are trained by the scientists directly with their

training, internships and short term projects. There was also sessions organized for students to

directly interact with the professionals in the institute. CIFT serves as ICAR reference laboratory with

excellent technological support for the blooming researchers.


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