Chennai: The ICAR- Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA), Chennai, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with M/s. Amiti Empiric Technologies LLP, Karnataka, for the production of indigenous shrimp larval feed. The signing ceremony took place today, marking a crucial step towards enhancing sustainability in aquaculture.
Quality larval feeds play a pivotal role in the success of hatchery operations, and currently, India relies entirely on imported and expensive larval feeds. Recognizing the need for cost-effective indigenous alternatives to promote sustainable aquaculture, CIBA has focused its research efforts over the last five years, leading to the development of CIBA Shrimp LarviPlus.
The collaboration aims to contribute to the “Make in India” initiative by fostering indigenous production of shrimp larval feed. Dr. Kuldeep K. Lal, Director of ICAR-CIBA, highlighted the economic benefits, innovation, growth, sustainability, and competitiveness that this partnership aims to achieve in the aqua feed sector. The collaboration is envisioned to create a lasting and mutually beneficial impact by sharing knowledge and experiences.
Shri. Mohan Reddy, CEO of Amiti Empiric Technologies, shared his extensive experience in hatchery and farming and discussed the positive trial results obtained with CIBA Shrimp LarviPlus. Expressing his intentions to leverage this technology for the benefit of stakeholders, he emphasized the goal of making an import substitute for existing shrimp larval feeds.
The partnership between ICAR-CIBA and Amiti Empiric Technologies marks a significant stride towards advancing aquaculture practices in India, aligning with the national agenda of self-sufficiency and innovation in the sector.
