Expanding studies on enclosure culture (Cage & Pen) with special focus on fish species diversification in India

Abstract

ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore is the pioneer for the development of technology for both fingerlings raising and table fish production. Technologies developed by ICAR-CIFRI have been applied and extended successfully in many reservoirs in different parts of the country. The present article highlights the advances of enclosure culture and discusses species
diversification, potentials, issues, challenges and way forward for sustainable fisheries enhancement and employment generation from reservoirs and floodplain wetland resources.