2025-08-08

“A good support to develop and maintain fish farming unit”— exclaimed by Mr. Issac George about the recent fish farming training organized at Tropical Institute of Ecological Sciences (TIES). Conducted as part of TIES’ ongoing capacity-building initiatives, the program aimed to equip community members with essential knowledge in aquaculture.

 Twenty Three participants from diverse backgrounds took part in the session, which was led by Mr. Surendran Nair, retired Deputy Director of Fisheries. The training introduced key aspects of aquaculture, covering different production systems, backyard fish farming for household needs, and fundamental fish health management practices.

 Household-level fish farming was highlighted as a means to enhance food security while serving as a sustainable source of nutrition and supplemental income. An open forum encouraged participants to share their questions and experiences, fostering an interactive learning environment.

 As a hands-on component, Ms. Anoopa Mathews, PRO, TIES, demonstrated how to prepare a low-cost water filtration system for aquaculture setups. The training was supported by Ms. Sruthy Shaji and Augustine Joseph.