Externally Funded Research Projects

Sr. No. Title of project Funding agency
1 Elucidation of molecular mechanism of captive reproduction of Clarias dussumieri and derive relevant cues for successful induced spawning of male Clarias magur(2024-2027) ICAR - NASF
2 Characterization of adaptive and resilient molecular responses to thermal stress in Labeo rohita through multi-omics approach ICAR
3 Production and Dissemination of Cohort-bred and Selected Seeds of Mrigal Cirrhinus mrigala (2025-2026) NFDB
4 Genetic Improvement of Common Carp Cyprinus carpio for Inland Saline Aquaculture: Strain development for underutilized water resources (2023-2025) PMMSY
5 Establishment of a bioresource facility for zebrafish Danio rerio; A national genetic repository for wild type and inbred zebrafish (2023-2025) NFDB
6 Performance Evaluation of AQUALAABH in inland saline Aquaculture systems Agrocel Industries Pvt. Ltd., Gujarat
7 Technology demonstration of premium quality Masmin production in Lakshadweep for domestic and export market NFDB
8 Distribution of pathogenic microaerophilic Arcobacter sp. in seafood and development of a rapid method for its detection Department of Biotechnology (DBT)
9 Investigations on ecological status, conservation and enhancement of fisheries in Maharashtra part of Sardar Sarovar reservoir DoF, Govt. of Maharashtra
10 Referral Laboratory under the National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases MFAH&D, GOI
11 Application of CRISPR/Cas system in molecular detection of fish and shrimp diseases ICAR consortia research platform for Vaccine and Diagnostics
12 Understanding molecular basis of host-pathogenenvironment interaction of Tilapia lake virus disease NASF, ICAR
13 Consultancy project for evaluation of vaccine Indian Immunological Pvt Ltd. Hyderabad
14 Study on the occurrence, impact on biotic communities and development of integrated technologies for remediation of the emerging pollutant triclosan Department of Science and Technology
15 Identification and comparative expression analysis of novel immune-related genes against prevalent bacterial infections and development of remedial measures in Asian Seabass, Lates calcarifer Department of Biotechnology
16 In vitro differentiation and characterization of fish muscle and optimization on plant-based scaffolding towards whole cut seafood production Good Food Institute, USA
17 Nanodelivery of conspecific kisspeptin to enhance sexual maturity and gonadal development in Catla catla DST-NANOMISSION
18 ICAR- Network program on precision agriculture ICAR
19 Changing dynamics of labour migration on employment, livelihoods and resource productivity patterns in Indian marine fisheries sector NASF, ICAR
20 Agri-drone technology demonstration project ICAR
21 Consultancy project on roadmap 2030 for fisheries and aquaculture development in reservoirs ponds tanks of Rajasthan Govt. of Rajasthan
22 Technology demonstration of Singhi catfish culture in Recirculatory aquaculture system (RAS) and entrepreneurship development in the region NFDB
23 Utilization of micro-algae Chlorella vulgaris (CV) in the diet of Clarias magur fingerlings RGSTC, Maharashtra
24 Evaluation of methanotrophic bacterial meal and extract on growth and immunity of Pacific white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei) post larvae StringBio Pvt Ltd, Bengaluru
25 Effect of diet containing Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL) raised in environment controlled chambers on growth and immunity of Vanname Greengrahi Pvt Ltd
26 Captive breeding of Hilsa, Tenualosa ilisha: Phase II NASF, ICAR
27 Technology demonstration of emerging fish species in biofloc culture system NFDB
28 Establishment of aquatic animal health and environmental management laboratory (AAHEML) NFDB
29 Genetic improvement of common carp cyprinus carpio for inland caline aquaculture: strain development for underutilized water resources (Phase I) DoF, GoI
30 Establishment of a bio-resource facility of zebrafish (Danio rerio): A national genetic repository for wild type and inbred zebrafish- Phase I NFDB
31 Sensor based integrated vertical farming for horticultural crops and aquaponic system NASF, ICAR
32 Network Project on ornamental fish breeding and culture: (Technology development on captive breeding and seed production of selected indigenous ornamental fishes native to North Eastern Hill region and Western Ghats) ICAR
33 NSPAAD Phase II PMSSY
34 INFAAR (AMR Project) ICAR
35 Network Project on Fish Health ICAR
36 Consultancy on Certification of fish hatcheries in Maharashtra Govt. of Maharashtra