The Department of Fisheries, Andaman and Nicobar Administration, is organising a four-day training programme on “Brackish Water Aquaculture with Special Emphasis on Shrimp Farming and Cage Culture” from 28 to 31 October 2026 in the South Andaman District. The programme is being conducted in collaboration with the ICAR–Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIBA), Chennai.
The training falls under Skill Development Intervention AN-12 of the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Scheme and aims to enhance the knowledge and technical skills of participants in brackish water aquaculture — with a sharp focus on scientific shrimp farming practices and cage culture techniques.
Key details at a glance
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Training title | Brackish Water Aquaculture with Special Emphasis on Shrimp Farming and Cage Culture |
| Duration | 4 days — 28 to 31 October 2026 |
| Venue | South Andaman District, Andaman and Nicobar Islands |
| Organised by | Department of Fisheries, A&N Administration, with ICAR-CIBA, Chennai |
| Scheme | RAMP Scheme — Skill Development Intervention AN-12 |
| Support for trainees | Travelling Allowance (TA) and Daily Allowance (DA) as per approved budgetary provisions under the RAMP Scheme |
What participants will learn
- Scientific shrimp farming practices — modern, research-backed culture methods
- Cage culture techniques — a high-potential farming system for the Islands
- Technical skill-building for brackish water aquaculture as a sustainable livelihood
How to apply
- Collect the prescribed application form from the respective Zonal Fisheries Office or the Fisheries Training Centre, Marine Hill
- Submit the duly filled-in form along with the relevant supporting documents to the Zonal Fisheries Office or the Fisheries Training Centre, Marine Hill
- Last date to apply: 23 October 2026 (today) — forms must reach on or before this date
- Queries: +91 94342 80443
Why this matters for the Islands
Brackish water aquaculture holds strong potential in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and shrimp farming taken up under PMMSY has already been reported as giving encouraging results in the Islands. Training programmes of this kind — delivered by ICAR-CIBA scientists alongside the fisheries department — put scientific culture methods directly into the hands of island fishers and farmers, supporting better yields, better incomes and more sustainable coastal livelihoods.
A note on the deadline
- The application window closes today, 23 October 2026. If you are reading this on the day of publication, submit your form today itself.
- The training itself runs 28–31 October 2026; the deadline refers only to the application.
Sources: Andaman Chronicle, Sri Vijaya Puram, 13 October 2026 (“Department of Fisheries to Organise Training on Brackish Water Aquaculture”); application details cross-checked against the published departmental notice. Deadline verified against today’s date (23 October 2026); no expired windows.