Fishery Science
The department of Fishery Science erstwhile Pisciculture was established in the year 1984 to cater the growing demand of human resources in Fisheries sector. The department was the first to offer 3 years fishery science Honours course in the North East Region of India. Since then there are 35 batches have been graduated and rendering their service in various sectors like Fisheries Department, Govt. of Meghalaya, ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Banking sector, defense etc. The department is functioning with the following mandates:
- Development of Human Resources in the Fisheries
- To conduct research and extension activities under prevailing agro-climatic condition
- Organizing seminar, workshop, guest lectures and need based programme for Fishers of Meghalaya
One Ph. D. awarded and presently two students are perusing Ph. D. from Assam Don-Bosco University, Assam under the guidance of Dr. Rabindra Nath Bhuyan |
Exploration and Artificial propogation of chocolate Maheseer (Neolissochilus hexagonolepis) and its conserveration at Shillong and other selected areas of MeghalayaCo-ordinator: Dr. R N Bhuyan and R. NathSponsor: UGC, New Delhi |
Study on traditional fishing methods of khasi and Jaintia Hills of MeghalayaCo-ordinator:Rupak Nath and Dr. R N BhuyanSponsor: UGC-NERO, Guwahati |
| On-going Projects |
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Molecular and genetic Characterization of Selected Important Ornamental Fishes of North East India- A DBT Sponsored Twining project in collaboration with CIFE-ICAR, Mumbai, DCFR-ICAR, Bhimtal
Year:2017-20 |
| Completed Projects |
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Study of Reproductive Biology of Mud Eel (Monopterus Cuchia) & Training on Backyard Culture Mud Eel to Local Farmers, Especially Women Folk.
Year:2017-18 |
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Icthyofaunal Diversity, Habitat Assessment and Eco-Biological Studies of Important Fish Species from The Selected Himalayan Drainage of Meghalaya.
Year:2017 |
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Exploration, sample collection, life history traits and propagation of Chocolate Mahseer Neolissochilus hexagonolepis and Danio rerio in the selected areas of Meghalaya.
Year:2007 - 2008 |
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Production of low cost fish seed and feed for the development of fisheries with special emphasis on women folk in Ri-Bhoi District of Meghalaya.
Year:2006 - 2009 |
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Exploration, seed production and larval rearing of Chocolate mahaseer (Neolissocheilus hexagonolepis) under agro-climatic conditions of Shillong, Meghalaya’
Year:2006 - 2007 |
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Production of fish seeds and nursery, rearing of major carps and cat fish, Clarias batruchus.”
Year:1998 - 2001 |