In a significant stride towards advancing aquaculture technology, ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), Barrackpore, Kolkata, has collaborated with M/s Glaucus Agrochem Pvt Limited to introduce ‘CIFRI FISH Tanav hari’. This groundbreaking sedative and anaesthetic herbal formulation promise safer and more efficient methods for fish handling and transportation.
Developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), CIFRI Fish Tanav hari offers a safe and effective solution without adverse effects on fish health. Derived from edible plant-based materials, this herbal formulation ensures environmental safety and cost-effectiveness, making it a promising innovation in the world of aquaculture.
The recent signing of a Transfer License Agreement between CIFRI, Agrinnovate India Ltd., and Glaucus Agrochem Pvt Limited marks a significant milestone. This agreement grants Glaucus Agrochem a non-exclusive license to manufacture and sell CIFRI Fish Tanav Hari within India for the next five years, signalling a strategic move towards bringing innovative agricultural technologies to market.
Dr. Joykrushna Jena, Deputy Director General (Fisheries Science) at ICAR, commended the CIFRI team for their pioneering work on CIFRI Fish Tanav hari, emphasizing its potential to transform fish transportation practices. Dr. B. K. Das, Director of ICAR-CIFRI, highlighted the technology’s role in reducing fish seed mortality and maintaining the quality of table fish during transit.
Dr. Praveen Malik, CEO of Agrinnovate India Ltd., expressed optimism about the natural and safe composition of CIFRI Fish Tanav Hari and its potential to revolutionize fish transportation practices across India. Sariful Islam, Managing Director of Glaucus Agrochem Pvt Limited, echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the economic and farmer-friendly attributes of the technology.
This collaboration marks a successful partnership aimed at advancing aquaculture and fisheries practices in India, underscoring the commitment of all parties involved towards promoting sustainable and efficient fish handling methods.
