ICAR Secretary visits ICAR-CMFRI, reviews research activities and priorities
Shri Gyanendra D. Tripathi, IAS, Additional Secretary, DARE and Secretary, Indian council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), visited ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI), Kochi, on 9th October 2026 and reviewed the institute’s research activities and priorities.
He visited various facilities, including the Marine Megafauna Museum, National Marine Biodiversity Museum, marine aquarium, research laboratories, library and hatcheries, gaining first-hand insights into the institute’s diverse research programmes and scientific infrastructure.
Addressing scientists and staff during an interactive session, Shri Tripathi appreciated the dedication, commitment and teamwork of ICAR-CMFRI, noting that the Institute’s research and surveys provide credible scientific inputs for national policymaking, Parliament and the Department of Fisheries.
He said resource allocation should be guided by clear priorities and economic considerations, assuring that additional resources would be generated for critical marine fisheries research equipment and requirements. Emphasising the importance of innovation under budget constraints, the ICAR Secretary called for careful planning and prioritisation to strengthen research outcomes and advance the institute’s mission.
He presented Shri Nandakumar Rao Memorial Awards to the best technical staff of the Institute on the occasion. Dr Grinson George, Director, ICAR-CMFRI made a presentation on the Institute activities and research priorities.
Shri Gyanendra D. Tripathi also visited Ernakulam Krishi Vigyan Kendra functioning under the ICAR-CMFRI in Njarakkal, Ernakualm and reviewed the activities.
