Direction and purpose of ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute
Sustainable fisheries from inland open waters for environmental integrity, livelihood and nutritional security.
Knowledge based management for enhanced fishery, conservation of biodiversity, integrity of ecological services and to derive social benefits from inland open waters.
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute works towards sustainable management and development of inland open-water fisheries. Its vision emphasizes environmental integrity, sustainable livelihoods and nutritional security, while its mission focuses on knowledge-based management, biodiversity conservation, ecological services and social benefits for communities dependent on inland aquatic resources.
Promoting sustainable fisheries from inland open waters while maintaining resource productivity.
Supporting conservation and responsible management of aquatic biodiversity and fisheries resources.
Strengthening understanding and management of ecological services provided by inland waters.
Supporting the livelihoods and socio-economic well-being of communities dependent on fisheries.
Contributing to nutritional security through sustainable fish production from inland waters.
Applying scientific knowledge and research for improved fisheries management and decision-making.
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute continues to undertake multidisciplinary research for sustainable development of inland fisheries and aquatic resources.
The institute focuses on fisheries management, biodiversity conservation, aquatic ecosystem services, resource enhancement, livelihood support and nutritional security.
Through research, training, extension and stakeholder engagement, ICAR-CIFRI works towards translating scientific knowledge into sustainable benefits for inland fisheries and dependent communities.