Training Programs

Directorate of Fisheries, Government of Goa in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra, South Goa organised a training programme on Sea Food Value Addition and Sea Shell Art for members of Self Help Group at Sub Office, Cutbona Goa.

The Department of Fisheries recently organized 2 days training on 4th and 5th July 2024 at Fisheries Training Centre, focusing on standardized methodology for the collection of fish catch data of marine fisheries. The aim was to equip Department officials with essential skills.

On July 26, 2024, a Community Interaction Program (CIP) was held at Malim jetty, Betim in collaboration with the Indian Coast Guard and the Indian Navy. The program focused on safety and security of the fishermen at sea and on educating the local fishing community about their essential role in rescuing entangled endangered marine species and preserving ecosystems through the ghost net retrieval program.

Secretary (Fisheries), Director (Fisheries) and other Department officials attended Fisheries Summer Meet 2024 at Madurai on 12th July 2024 organized by Department of Fisheries, Government of India.

Department of Fisheries in collaboration with Fishery Survey of India has organized the Seminar on “Space based observation: Improving Fisheries Sector” on occasion of “National Space Day 2024” on 7t August 2024 at Ravindra Bhavan, Vasco-Goa. The seminar was graced by DDG, Fishery Survey of India, Director of Fisheries, Dr. Shamila Monteiro and Zonal Director, Fishery Survey of India, Mormugao Zonal base, Dr. S. Ramachandran. In the seminar, 105 fishermen from fisheries society of Mormugao along with department and FSI officials were present. Official from Department of Fisheries, Government of India also attended the seminar. The lecture was delivered by ISRO scientists, Smt. Deepika Roy who gave brief information on potential Fishing zone and the demonstration on transponders and its application was explained by Smt. Vibha Kumari.

Hands on training program on ‘Ornamental culture and Fabrication of Aquarium Tank’ was conducted at Ganpat Parsekar College of Education Harmal Pernem Goa on 29th January 2025. The resource person for the said training was Dr. Hrishikesh Pawar, Fisheries Scientist KVK Margao. Shri. Chandrakant Velip, Dy. Director of Fisheries enlighten on various Departmental schemes. The training programme provided practical guidance to the students on Aquarium tank and how to maintain. The event concluded with the distribution of certificates.

The Directorate of Fisheries, Goa, organised three-day training program on Better Management Practices and Diversification in Aquaculture in collaboration with Marine Product Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Regional Office Mangalore at the Goa Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development (GIPARD) from July 24th to 26th, 2024. The event was officially inaugurated by Superintendent of Fisheries, Department of Fisheries, Goa, and attended by 56 eager trainees.The curriculum included:• Better Management Practices (BMPs) in Aquaculture• Farm Enrolment, Aquaculture Diversification, and Major Species• PMMSY Schemes• Infrastructure and Technological Innovations (RAS & Biofloc)The sessions were led by Shri. S. Subramaniyan, Assistant Director, MPEDA Mangalore, Dr. Vishnudas Gunaga, Assistant Director (Rtd.), MPEDA and Shri. Chandresh Haldankar, Superintendent of Fisheries. Participants were awarded certificates upon the successful completion of the training.