In order to explore the feasibility of vannamei farming in low saline waters of landlocked state of Telangana, Dr C. Suvarna, Commissioner of Fisheries, Telangana State along with Fisheries Department officials visited ICAR-CIBA on 18.12.2017. Dr.G.Gopikrishna, Head of NGDB division and Director (I/C) explained about the profile of CIBA. Dr.S.V.Alavandi, HOD, AAHED gave a presentation on research activities and accomplishments of CIBA. During the meeting, Commissioner interacted with Head of divisions and Section-In-charges on issues related to vannamei farming and diversification of species in low saline waters. Fisheries Commissioner and team visited all the laboratories, hatchery and wet lab facilities at Head Quarters and Muttukadu Experimental Station of CIBA. The Commissioner expressed her willingness to collaborate with CIBA for increasing fisheries production and income in Telangana State.
