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Tamil Nadu Fisheries University, Nagapattinam entered

into Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the

School of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences of

College of Agriculture, Auburn University, USA on

07.10.2013. The MoU was signed by Dr.William Daniels

of Auburn University and Dr.M.Venkatasamy, Director

in-charge of Research and Extension of TNFU in the

presence of Dr.Baskaran Manimaran, Vice-Chancellor,

TNFU, Dr.G.Sugumar, Dean in-charge, FC&RI at Fisheries

College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi.

This MoU will pave way for collaboration of both the

Universities in the area of research, student exchange

programmes, staff exchange, offering of dual degree

programme, etc. Dr.William Daniels after visiting all the

departments and Maritech Research Centre,

Tharuvaikulam, expressed his opinion that there are a lot of

opportunities for collaboration between FC&RI, TNFU and

Auburn University especially in areas like Mariculture,

freshwater aquaculture, seaweed farming, lobster fattening,

seafood safety, etc.

Dr.Daniels also interacted with the faculty staff and

students of the FC&RI with the presence of the Vice-

Chancellor and spoke on the procedures followed for

admission of students for undergraduate and postgraduate

programmes of their institute in Auburn University and the

scope for exchange programmes.

Inside this issue:

Certificate course on fishing gear 2

Certificate course on ornamental fish culture 2

Certificate course on aquaculture 2

Training on farm based aqua feed preparation 3

TNFU participated in Anna University Exhibition 3

Welcome programme for I year BFSc students 4

FC&RI students accomplishments in Chess 4

FC&RI signed MoU with Annammal College 4

Awareness programme on ready to eat fish foods 5

Training on value added fishery products 5

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MoU Signed between Auburn University, USA and TNFU, India

Dr.G.Jeyasekaran, Professor and Head, Department of

Fish Quality Assurance and Management, FC&RI

coordinated the programme.

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One year Certificate Course on “Fishing gear and Fish

Catching methods” was inaugurated on 04.10.2013 at

Institute of Fisheries Technology, Ponneri. Seven

students including one lady candidate from

Pazhaverkadu, Ponneri and Mayiladuthirai have

registered for the programme. The course comprises

theory and practical sessions in fishing and fish

processing methodologies with two semesters.

Tamil Nadu Fisheries University

Certificate course on fishing gear and fish catching methods

Certificate course on ornamental fish culture technology

The valedictory function of 2nd batch for the

Certificate Course on “Ornamental Fish Culture

Technology” was conducted on 10.10.2013, at

Institute of Fisheries Technology, Ponneri. Mr. Thillai

Rajan, Assistant Director, State Fisheries Department,

Ponneri was present for the Valedictory function. A

total of 26 trainees were issued certificates by

Mr.Thillai Rajan and Dr.D.Manikandavelu, Director

in-charge, Institute of Fisheries Technology, Ponneri.

Dr.A.G.Gopalakannan, and Mrs.S.Aruna, Assistant

Professors made necessary arrangements for the

function.

The Institute of Fisheries Technology,

Nagapattinam currently offers a one year

certificate course on “Aquaculture” with a view

to produce technical manpower and providing

self employment in the field of coastal finfish and

shellfish farming, freshwater fish culture and

ornamental fish farming. The certificate course

comprises of two semesters and the students will

be exposed to theory classes, field visits and

project works. Courses like marine finfish and

shellfish farming are being offered in the first

semester and freshwater fish culture and

ornamental fish farming courses will be offered

during the second semester.

A total of 9 students have registered for the

certificate course and currently undergoing the first

semester

Certificate course on Aquaculture

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practices in the coastal areas of the trainees.

Dr. S.Athithan, Professor and Head conducted and

coordinated the whole day training programme.

One day on-campus training programme on Farm

based Aqua feed Preparation was conducted in the

Department of Coastal Aquaculture on 22.10.2013. A

total of 11 trainees including 5 women from

Thoothukudi district participated. This training

programme mainly aims to impart knowledge and

create awareness on farm based aqua feed preparation

among trainees. The various aspects of fish feed

preparation such as importance of feeds in

aquaculture, types of feeds, feed formulation methods,

feed preparation methods, selection of fish feed

ingredients, grinding and mixing of ingredients,

drying, packing, quality control of fish feeds and

economic aspects were taught to the SHG leaders and

unemployed fisherfolk. Video show on fish feeds

preparation was shown to the trainees. Trainees were

exposed practically by taking different ingredients for

making feeds. This training programme will pave the

way for self employment by starting their farming

Training on farm based aqua feed preparation

Tamil Nadu Fisheries University

TNFU participated in Anna University Exhibition

TNFU participated in the TECHUCEN’13 exhibition

organized by the University College of Engineering

(Anna University, Tirunelveli Region) in association

with Kanyakumari District Administration from

07.10.2013 to 08.10.2013 at Nagercoil to promote

Kanya Industries. Exhibits on boat models, collapsible

traps, value added fishery products, aquaponics,

freshwater ornamental fishes, etc, were displayed.

Dr. G. Sugumar, Dean in-charge, FC&RI gave a talk

on Applications of Engineering in Fisheries with

emphasis on Fish Processing in order to sensitize the

students on fisheries engineering technologies.

Dr. N. Neethiselvan, Professor and Head, Dept. of

Fishing Technology and Fisheries Engineering

presented a lecture on Fishing Technology and the

expectations of fishermen from the engineering

graduates. Dr. David Kingston, Professor & Head,

FTRC, Parakkai and his team displayed aquapoincs

integrated with horticulture and fisheries, fish waste

utilization for production methane gas, freshwater

ornamental fishes, etc.

Dr. R. Santhakumar and Dr. N.V.Sujathkumar,

Professors of FC&RI made arrangements for the

exhibition.

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The first year classes for BFSc degree programme for

the academic year 2013-14 commenced on

03.09.2013 at Fisheries College and Research

Institute, Thoothukudi. A programme was organized

to welcome 35 fresh students (19 boys and 16 girls)

and Dr. R. Jeyaraman, Dean in-charge presided over

the function and delivered inaugural address.

Dr. C.B.T. Rajagopalaswamy, Professor and Head

and Students Coordinator of this batch made

arrangements for the function and explained the

profile, rules and regulations of the college.

Dr.G.Jeyasekaran, Professor and Head and Warden

of the Students Hostel explained the rules and

regulations of the Hostel. Dr.K. Karal Marx,

Professor and Head and Vice President of Students

Association spoke on the cultural activities organized

by the institute.

Welcome programme for I year BFSc students

The FC&RI, Thoothukudi signed MOU with

Annammal College of Education, Thoothukudi on

18.10.2013 for handling of English Course for I BFSc

students using the Language Laboratory and Network

Research Center and for imparting soft skills to

SC/ST students of the institute.

Mr. Ganesan, Secretary, Annammal College of

Education and Dr.G. Sugumar, Dean in-charge,

FC&RI signed the MoU in the presence of the

Principal of Annammal College of Education for

Women, Thoothukudi.

FC&RI signed MoU with Annammal College of Education, Thoothukudi

All the fresh students were participated in the function along with their parents / guardian.

Mr.M.Murugananatham, Assistant Professor and the

Students Counsellor proposed vote of thanks.

Tamil Nadu Fisheries University

FC&RI students accomplishments in Chess

Mr. S. Santhosh, II BFSc

student of Fisheries College and

Research Institute participated

in the Lasalle 50 Chess (open

category) conducted on

01.09.2013 at St. Lasalle

Higher Secondary School,

Thoothukudi and has scored 4

points in 6 rounds. He was

ranked 13 out of 40 on the fray.

Miss. B.R. Sona, III BFSc student

of Fisheries College and Research

Institute participated in

Kanyakumari District Level Chess

Tournament sponsored by the

Government of Tamil Nadu and

organised by Kanyakumari District

Chess Association on behalf of

Tamil Nadu State Chess Association

from 30th September to 02nd October

2013 at Vins Christian College of Engineering,

Chunkankadak, Nagercoil. She has scored 7 points from 9

games and was placed in 25th in the merit list.

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Awareness programme on preparation of ready to eat fish foods

An Awareness Programme on “Preparation of ready to

eat fish foods” was conducted at Fisheries Training and

Research Centre, Parakkai on 28.10.2013. Twenty

three participants including fisherwomen Self-Help

Groups, NGOs and College students attended the

programme. Lectures on ready to eat fish foods, their

preparation and hygienic handling of fishes were given

to the participants. A video demonstration on the

preparation of ready to eat fish foods was also

screened.

Tamil Nadu Fisheries University

Training on value added fishery products

A training on “Value added fishery products” was

conducted at Fisheries Training and Research Centre,

Parakkai from 29.10.2013 to 30.10.2013. Twenty

seven participants including fisherwomen, Self-help

Groups, NGOs and School dropouts from

Kanyakumari district attended the programme.

Demonstrations on the preparation of value added fish

products like fish pickle, fish soup, fish cutlet and fish

bajji were conducted. Dr.S.David Kingston, Professor

and Head welcomed the gathering during the

valedictory function. Mr.R.S.Ganesan, Deputy Director

of Fisheries felicitated the programme and he

encouraged the trainees to produce quality fish

products and enhance their family income for a

sustainable livelihood. He also distributed certificates

to the participants. Miss. V.Viji, Senior Research

Fellow proposed vote of thanks.

Tamil Nadu Fisheries University

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