An Aquaculture Field School (AFS) was opened at Kailash Fish Hatchery in Astapura under Betnoti block of Mayurbhanj district. Set up in collaboration with ICAR-CIFA, the AFS will provide training to farmers interested in aquaculture.
The AFS will act as a learning centre for fish farmers who can upgrade their skill on brood stock management, nursery and feeding management, disease diagnosis, feed formulation, integrated farming, soil and water analysis and technology on culture practices of more than 25 fish species, including fresh-water prawn.