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Status of Marine Fisheries in Karnataka: Challenges and Opportunities
The Department of Fisheries Resources and Management, College of Fisheries, Mangalore, in collaboration with Ambigara Choudaiah Peeta, Mangalore University, organized a one-day workshop on 31 August, 2024. The workshop, titled "Status of Marine Fisheries in Karnataka: Challenges and Opportunities", was aimed at disseminating information to students regarding the current status, challenges, and potential opportunities in marine fisheries in Karnataka.
The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Rajesh KM, Principal Scientist, ICAR-Regional Centre of CMFRI, who presented scientific findings from surveys on the availability of marine resources in Karnataka, the use of diversified fishing methods, and the challenges faced by the state's fishing community. His comprehensive presentation provided valuable insights into the current status of marine fisheries in the region.
The workshop also included interactive activities, notably a quiz competition based on Dr. Rajesh’s lecture. Prizes were awarded to the three top-performing students, encouraging engagement and reinforcing the key takeaways from the session.
The workshop was inaugurated by Dr. H. N. Anjanayappa, Dean (Fisheries), who lit the ceremonial lamp and expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the FRM department in organizing such a scientifically focused program. Dr. Mridula Rajesh, Professor and Head of the Department of FRM, welcomed the dignitaries and participants and emphasized the importance of workshops in enhancing students' knowledge of the field.
Additionally, Dr. Somanna, Coordinator of Ambigara Choudaiah Peeta, Mangalore University, shared insights into the role and activities of Ambigara Choudaiah Peeta. The workshop concluded with a Vote of Thanks delivered by Dr. Kumar Naik, Associate Professor I/c, who extended gratitude to all guests and participants for their active involvement.
The one-day workshop was a fruitful event that succeeded in disseminating vital information regarding marine fisheries in Karnataka to the students of the College of Fisheries. The interaction with experts and the engaging activities provided students with practical knowledge and a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the field.
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Van Mahotsav
The College of Fisheries, Mangalore, in collaboration with the Lions Club Valencia and Lions Club Kankanady, Padil, Mangalore organized a vibrant and meaningful celebration of Van Mahotsav, the annual tree-planting festival of India on 1 August, 2024. The event aimed to raise awareness about environmental conservation and the importance of tree plantation in combating climate change. The chief guest for the occasion was President Lion Leslie DSouza and Lion Harini C Shetty from Lions Club Valencia and Lions Club Kankanady, Padil, Mangalore. Dr H. N. Anjanayappa Dean presided over the function. Dr. Mridula Rajesh, the NSS Program Officer coordinated the program with the invaluable support of II B.F.Sc students of the college “Ocean Samaritans”.
The celebration took place in the college campus, where students, faculty members, and representatives from the Lions Club came together to plant saplings of various native species. The focus was on promoting biodiversity, ecological balance, and a green future. Over a hundred saplings were planted, including fruit-bearing and medicinal plants, chosen for their suitability to the local environment and their ability to support wildlife.
Dignitaries from the College of Fisheries and the Lions Club addressed the gathering, highlighting the significance of Van Mahotsav as a movement that fosters environmental consciousness. They emphasized the role of students and the community in continuing these efforts beyond the festival, encouraging long-term commitment to nurturing the saplings planted.
The event included interactive sessions on the importance of afforestation, the dangers of deforestation, and sustainable environmental practices. Students participated enthusiastically, taking pledges to care for the trees planted and to promote the message of environmental protection.
The collaborative effort between the College of Fisheries and the Lions Club demonstrated the power of community action in addressing global environmental challenges at a local level. Van Mahotsav 2024 at the College of Fisheries was a resounding success, fostering a spirit of environmental stewardship and unity among all participants.
The event concluded with a commitment from both the college and the Lions Club to continue organizing such activities in the future, aiming to make Mangalore greener and more sustainable for generations to come.
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Shrimp Summit 2024
Dr. Shivakumar Magada, Professor of Aquatic Biology, was one of the invited delegates and participated in the “Shrimp Summit 2024” organized by The Centre for Responsible Seafoods, USA at Chennai during 27-30, July 2024. He has initiated collaboration with the companies like Eruwaka, a company working on IoT, Loopworm working on alternative protein sources and TeOra which works on vaccine development for shrimps etc.
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ತಲಪಾಡಿಯ ಶಾರದ ಯೋಗ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಕೃತಿ ಚಿಕಿತ್ಸಾ ವೈದ್ಯಕೀಯ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ವತಿಯಿಂದ 10ನೇ ಅಂತರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಯೋಗ ದಿನಾಚರಣೆಯ ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕಾ ಮಹಾವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ, ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಆಚರಿಸಲಯಿತು.
ಶಾರದಾ ಯೋಗ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಕೃತಿಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ವೈದ್ಯಕೀಯ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ವತಿಯಿಂದ 10ನೇ ಅಂತರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಯೋಗ ದಿನಾಚರಣೆಯ ಅಂಗವಾಗಿ, ಯೋಗ ಮಹೋತ್ಸವ - 2024 ಎಂಬ ಭವ್ಯ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಅಡಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಉಚಿತ ಯೋಗಾಭ್ಯಾಸ ಶಿಬಿರವನ್ನು “ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ಪಶುವೈದ್ಯಕೀಯ, ಪಶು ಹಾಗು ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕೆ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನಗಳ ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ”, ಬೀದರ್ ಮತ್ತು “ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕಾ ಮಹಾವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ”, ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಇವರೊಂದಿಗೆ ನಡೆಸಲಾಯಿತು.
ಈ ಒಂದು ವಾರದ ಶಿಬಿರ ದಿನಾಂಕ 14 ಜೂನ್ ರಂದು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಗೊಂಡು ಪ್ರತಿನಿತ್ಯ ಸಂಜೆ 5:30 ರಿಂದ 6:30ರ ವರೆಗೆ ಒಂದು ಗಂಟೆಗಳ ಕಾಲ ನಡೆಸಲಾಯಿತು, ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕಾ ಮಹಾವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಪ್ರತಿನಿತ್ಯ ಯೋಗ ಅಭ್ಯಾಸದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಾಲ್ಗೊಂಡು ಶಿಬಿರವನ್ನು ಯಶಸ್ವಿಗೊಳಿಸಿದರು.
ಯೋಗ ಶಿಬಿರದ ಮೂಲಕ ಆರಂಭಗೊಂಡ ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮ ವಿಶ್ವ ಯೋಗ ದಿನ ,ಜೂನ್ 21ರ ಸಭಾ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಪೂರ್ಣಗೊಳಿಸಲಾಯಿತು,
ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ದೀಪ ಬೆಳಗಿಸುವುದರ ಮೂಲಕ ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿಗಳಾಗಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮಕ್ಕೆ ಆಗಮಿಸಿದ್ದ ಶಾರದಾ ಯೋಗ ಮತ್ತು ಪ್ರಕೃತಿಚಿಕಿತ್ಸೆ ವೈದ್ಯಕೀಯ ಕಾಲೇಜಿನ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲರಾದ ಡಾ. ನಂದೀಶ್ ಎನ್ ಎಸ್ ಅವರು ತಮ್ಮ ಭಾಷಣದಲ್ಲಿ ಯೋಗ ಬಲ್ಲವನಿಗೆ ರೋಗವಿಲ್ಲ ಹಾಗು ರೋಗವಿದ್ದರೂ ಯೋಗವನ್ನು ಮಾಡಬಲ್ಲ ಎಂಬ ವಿಷಯದೊಂದಿಗೆ ಆರಂಭಿಸಿ ದೈಹಿಕ ಶಕ್ತಿಯನ್ನು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿಸುವುದು, ಮಾನಸಿಕ ಸಮತೋಲನ ಕಾಪಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದು, ಮಾನಸಿಕ ಒತ್ತಡವನ್ನು ಕಡಿಮೆ ಮಾಡುವುದು, ಒಟ್ಟಾರೆ ಆರೋಗ್ಯದ ರಕ್ಷಣೆ ಸೇರಿದಂತೆ ಇತರೆ ಪ್ರಯೋಜನಗಳ ಸಂಪತ್ತನ್ನು ನೀಡುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂದು ಸವಿಸ್ತಾರವಾಗಿ ತಿಳಿಸಿಕೊಟ್ಟರು., ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕಾ ಮಹಾವಿದ್ಯಾಲದ ಮುಖ್ಯಸ್ಥರಾದ ಡಾ. ಹೆಚ್ ಎನ್ ಅಂಜನೆಯಪ್ಪ ಅವರು ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷತೆಯನ್ನು ವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು, ಡಾ. ಶರತ್ ಕೆ ಪಿ ಎಂ ಅವರು ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಾಲ್ಗೊಂಡಿದ್ದ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿಗಳು ಹಾಗು ಪ್ರೇಕ್ಷಕರಲ್ಲಿ ಸಾಮಾನ್ಯ ಯೋಗ ಶಿಷ್ಟಾಚಾರವನ್ನು ಮಾಡಿಸಿದರು.
ವೇದಿಕೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಸೇವಾ ಯೋಜನೆಯ ಅಧಿಕಾರಿಗಳಾದ ಡಾ. ಮೃದುಲಾ ರಾಜೇಶ್, ದೈಹಿಕ ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ವಿಭಾಗದ ಮುಖ್ಯಸ್ಥರಾದ ಒಡಿ. ಮನೋಜ್ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಅವರು ಉಪಸ್ಥಿತರಿದ್ದರು.
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World Environment Day and World Fish Migration Day
On 5th June 2024, College of Fisheries, Mangalore in collaboration with Department of Fisheries, Govt. of Karnataka, Asian Fisheries Society India Branch, Mangaluru and Society of Fisheries and Life sciences, Mangaluru organized an event to celebrate World Environment Day and World Fish Migration day to create an awareness on the importance of Fisheries and Environment at a temple premises of Shishila Matsyadhama, Belthangady which is protected and a renowned fish sanctuary. This fish sanctuary is one of the finest fish sanctuaries in the country accommodating about 40 species of fishes mainly for the mahseers found in the Kapila river.
2nd year UG students, PG and Ph.D. students of the Department of Aquatic Environment Management (AEM) and Fisheries Resources and Management (FRM) along with the staff participated in the event. The event started with plantation of saplings in and around the temple premises. The chief guests Shri. M. Dinesh, Administrative Officer, Shree Shishileswara temple, Belthangady and other guests Shri Jeeth Milan Roche, Environmentalist, Shri Jayaprakash KK, RFO, Belthangady, Dr. Rajesh K.M., Secretary, Asian Fisheries Society Indian Branch, Mangaluru, Dr. Honnananda B.R., Vice-President, Society of Fisheries and Life Sciences, Shri. D. Srinivasa Moodithaya, Former President, Management Committee, Shree Shishileshwara temple, Belthangady, Dr. S. R. Somashekar, Associate Director of Extension, COF Mangaluru, Dr. H.N. Anjaneyappa, Dean, College of Fisheries, Mangaluru and Dr. Mridula Rajesh NSS Programme Officer, College of Fisheries, Mangaluru along with other staffs of College of Fisheries, Mangaluru encouraged the students to plant more trees to overcome the climate change and everyone joined their hands to plant about 8 to 10 saplings on this occasion.
The function began soon after the plantation where all the important guests gave their views on importance of Environment Day and World Fish Migration day and its global celebration every year. The function was preceded by water and plankton collection in the Kapila river by the staff and students. Dr. Shivakumar Magada, Professor, Department of Aquatic Environment Management, along with the students got down into the river water to collect the water and plankton samples for further analysis in the lab. Dr. Shivakumar Magada also briefed the students about the conservation of mahseer in rivers and its importance in the river ecosystem. The students saw a beautiful fish diversity of the river by getting into the water and watching underwater fishes by using snorkeling kit and swimming goggles.
Finally, the whole event was successfully organized with team work and participation of all the invited guests, staff of AEM and FRM department and the students.
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Dr Magada addressing the Chief Executive Officers of the state
Dr. Shivakumar Magada, former Dean and Professor of Aquatic Biology, was invited by the Secretary of the Department of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry, Government of Karnataka, to address the Chief Executive Officers of all 31 districts of Karnataka on "Augmenting Fish Production: Vision 2030." The presentation took place on May 22, 2024, at the IAS Officers Club in Bangalore. Following his presentation, Dr. Magada was invited by the CEOs to visit their districts and develop "District Fisheries Management Plans (DFMP)”. He has already visited Dharwad, Mandya, and Davanagere, where he addressed progressive fish farmers and women in Self-Help Groups, and is currently preparing the DFMPs for these districts.
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ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕಾ ಮಹಾವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ, ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಆಚರಿಸಿದ ಡಾ|| ಬಿ. ಆರ್. ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ಜಯಂತಿಯ ವರದಿ.
ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕಾ ಮಹಾವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ, ಮಂಗಳೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ದಿನಾಂಕ 14/04/2024 ರಂದು ಬಾಬಾ ಸಾಹೇಬ್ ಡಾ. ಬಿ. ಆರ್. ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ರವರ 133ನೇ ಜನ್ಮ ದಿನಾಚರಣೆಯನ್ನು ವಿಜೃಂಭಣೆಯಿಂದ ಆಚರಿಸಲಾಯಿತು. ಡಾ|| ಉದಯ ಕುಮಾರ್ ಇರ್ವತ್ತೂರು, ಮಂಗಳೂರು ವಿಶ್ವವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದ ಅದೀನದ ಮಹಾವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದ ನಿವೃತ್ತ ಪ್ರಾಂಶುಪಾಲರು ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿಯಾಗಿ ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು ಡಾ|| ಎಚ್.ಎನ್. ಅಂಜನೇಯಪ್ಪ, ಡೀನ್(ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕೆ) ಇವರು ಸಮಾರಂಭದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷತೆ ವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು. ಕುಮಾರಿ ಅಕಿಂತಾರವರ ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥನೆಯೊಂದಿಗೆ ಸಮಾರಂಭವನ್ನು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭಿಸಲಾಯಿತು ಡಾ|| ಎಸ್. ವರದರಾಜು, ಪ್ರಾಧ್ಯಾಪಕರು ಹಾಗು ಮುಖ್ಯಸ್ಥರು, ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕಾ ತಾಂತ್ರಿಕ ಮತ್ತು ತಂತ್ರಜ್ಞಾನ ವಿಭಾಗ ಹಾಗೂ ಸಂಯೋಜಕರು, ಪರಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಜಾತಿ ಹಾಗು ಪರಿಶಿಷ್ಟ ಪಂಗಡಗಳ ಕೋಶ, ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕಾ ಮಹಾವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯ ಮಂಗಳೂರು ಇವರು ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿ ಹಾಗು ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದಲ್ಲಿ ಪಾಲ್ಗೊಂಡವರನ್ನು ಸ್ವಾಗತಿಸಿದರು. ವೇದಿಕೆಯ ಮೇಲಿದ್ದ ಗಣ್ಯರು ಹಾಗೂ ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕಾ ಮಹಾವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದ ಬೋಧಕ, ಬೋಧಕೇತರ ನೌಕರರು, ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿ ಹಾಗೂ ವಿದ್ಯಾರ್ಥಿನಿಯರಿಂದ ಡಾ|| ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ರವರ ಬಾವಚಿತ್ರಕ್ಕೆ ಪುಷ್ಪಾರ್ಚನೆ ಮಾಡಲಾಯಿತು. ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿಗಳಾದ ಡಾ|| ಉದಯ ಕುಮಾರ್ ರವರು ಮಾತನಾಡುತ್ತಾ ಡಾ|| ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ರವರು ಭಾರತದಲ್ಲಿ ಹುಟ್ಟದಿದ್ದರೆ ನಮ್ಮ ದೇಶದ ಚರಿತ್ರೆಯೇ ಬೇರೆ ಇರುತ್ತಿತ್ತು. ನಮ್ಮ ದೇಶದಲ್ಲಿ ಎಷ್ಟೋ ಜನರ ಬದುಕು ಹಸನಾಗಿದೆ. ಇದರ ಹಿಂದೆ ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ರವರ ಪರಿಶ್ರಮ, ಕಷ್ಟ ಹಾಗೂ ಬೆವರು ಸುರಿದಿದೆ ಎಂದೇ ಅರ್ಥ ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು. ಶಿಕ್ಷಣ ಹಾಗೂ ಪರಿಶ್ರಮದಿಂದ ಮಾತ್ರ ಉನ್ನತಿ ಸಾಧಿಸಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯ ಎಂದು ಹೇಳಿದರು.
ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕಾ ಮಹಾವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದ ಪ್ರಾಧ್ಯಾಪಕರಾದ ಡಾ|| ಶಿವಕುಮಾರ್ ಮಗದ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ ಸಂವಿಧಾನ ನಮಗೆ ಕೊಟ್ಟ ಅವಕಾಶ ಹಾಗು ವಿಧ್ಯಾಭ್ಯಾಸದ ಫಲದಿಂದ ನಾವು ಈ ಮಟ್ಟಿಗೆ ಬೆಳೆದಿದ್ದೇವೆ ಎಂದು ಅಭಿಪ್ರಾಯ ವ್ಯಕ್ತಪಡಿಸಿದರು. ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕಾ ಮಹಾವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದ ಡೀನ್ರವರಾದ ಡಾ|| ಅಂಜನೇಯಪ್ಪ ನವರು ಮುಖ್ಯ ಅತಿಥಿಗಳಿಗೆ ನೆನಪಿನ ಕಾಣಿಕೆ ನೀಡಿದರು. ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷತೆ ವಹಿಸಿದ್ದ ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕಾ ಮಹಾವಿದ್ಯಾಲಯದ ಡೀನ್ರವರಾದ ಡಾ|| ಎಚ್. ಎನ್. ಅಂಜನೇಯಪ್ಪ ಮಾತನಾಡಿ ಅಂಬೇಡ್ಕರ್ ರವರು ಮಾನವತಾವಾದಿ, ಮೇದಾವಿ, ಬಾಲ್ಯದಲ್ಲಿ ತುಂಬಾ ತೊಂದರೆ ಅನುಭವಿಸಿ ವಿಧ್ಯಾಬ್ಯಾಸ ಮಾಡಿದವರು. ತಾವು ಅನುಭವಿಸಿದ ತೊಂದರೆಯನ್ನೇ ಸವಾಲಾಗಿ ತೆಗೆದುಕೊಂಡು ಬಹಳ ಎತ್ತರಕ್ಕೆ ಬೆಳೆದವರು. ಇಲ್ಲಿಯವರೆಗೂ ಅವರಷ್ಟು ಪದವಿಗಳನ್ನು ಬೇರೆ ಯಾರು ತೆಗೆದು ಕೊಂಡಿಲ್ಲ. ಅವರು ಬರೆದಿರುವ ಕೆಲವು ಪುಸ್ತಕಗಳ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ತಿಳಿಸಿ ಆ ಪುಸ್ತಕಗಳನ್ನು ಎಲ್ಲರೂ ಓದಿ ಜ್ಞಾನರ್ಜನೆ ಪಡೆದುಕೊಳ್ಳಬೇಕು ಎಂದು ತಿಳಿಸಿದರು. ಶ್ರೀ ಗಣೇಶ್ ಪ್ರಸಾದ್, ಸಹಾಯಕ ಪ್ರಾಧ್ಯಾಪಕರು, ಮೀನು ಸಂಸ್ಕರಣಾ ವಿಭಾಗ ಇವರು ವಂದಿಸಿದರು. ಕುಮಾರಿ ರಶ್ಮಿ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ನಿರೂಪಣೆ ಮಾಡಿದರು.
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FRESHER’S DAY & ETHNIC DAY ‘NAAVINYA’ 2024
College of Fisheries in collaboration with COFAA Mangaluru celebrated FRESHER’S DAY & ETHNIC DAY ‘NAAVINYA’ on 03rd February 2024 at the college Auditorium. Sri K E Jayaram, Project Director of Zilla Panchayat, Dakshina Kannada was the Chief Guest while Dr. H N Anjanayappa Dean, Fisheries presided over the function. The day was marked by a vibrant display of ethnic and traditional attire worn by all students and staff, creating a special ambiance for the occasion. Various cultural activities were arranged for both staff and the students, providing a platform for the fresher’s to unveil their hidden talents. The fresher’s named as ‘MATSYA SENA’ enthusiastically participated and showcased their skills, making the event a memorable experience for all. Team Marine Marcellines, the II BFSc. students organized the event under the guidance of the staff advisors Dr. Jaya Naik and Dr. Kumar Naik. II BFSc students Ms. Khushi and Mr. Sudeep compeered the entire programme while class representative Mr. Hareendra expressed gratitude through a vote of thanks, concluding the event on a high note.
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Public Awareness Programme on Ocean Health: our Action & our Future
NSS unit of College of Fisheries, Mangalore in collaboration with the Mangalore Regional Centre of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Centre and NITTE University organized a public awareness programme on Ocean Health: our Action & our Future at Fiza by Nexus Mall on 26.01.2024. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. M. S. Moodithaya, the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, NITTE University. Prof. Dr. Harsha Halahalli, Registrar, NITTE University and Dr. H. N. Anjaneyappa, Dean, College of Fisheries, Mangalore were the Guests of Honor. Dr, Sujitha Thomas, Head, Regional Centre of ICAR-CMFRI, presided over the inaugural programme. A calendar prepared by RC of ICAR-CMFRI with the theme “Conservation of Marine Ecosystem” was released by the dignitaries and distributed to the public to create awareness. Students of College of Fisheries, NITTE University and the staff and Research Scholars of RC of ICAR-CMFRI enacted skits and Flash mobs on the themes “Marine ecosystem conservation, Save our Shark and Impact of plastic pollution on Marine ecosystem”. The programme was witnessed by more than one thousand public.
Inauguration of the Programme by Dr. M. S. Moodithaya, the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, NITTE University
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Inaugural Speech by Hon’ble Vice Chamncellor, NITTE University
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Release of Calendar - “Conservation of Marine Ecosystem” |
Skit on Marine ecosystem conservation
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Skit on “Save our Shark” enacted to create public awareness |
Skit on Impact of plastic pollution on marine ecosystem enacted to create public awareness |
Students of College of Fisheries, NITTE University and the staff and Research Scholars of RC of ICAR-CMFRI in the flash mob |
'National Voters’ Day’
National Voter’s Day (NVD) is celebrated nationwide on 25th January every year to mark the importance of every vote in a democratic society. This year’s theme for NVD celebrations is “Nothing like voting, I vote for sure”. As a part of the celebrations, all the schools and educational Institutions are instructed to take the NVD pledge at 11: 30 AM on 25th January, 2024.
In alignment with the directives from the Election Commission of India, The NSS unit of the college observed 'National Voters’ Day' on January 25, 2024, to encourage, facilitate, and maximize enrolment particularly for new voters.
The event was presided over by the Dean in charge, Dr. H. N. Anjanayappa, who delivered a compelling address emphasizing the crucial role of selecting the right leaders to uphold the constitution. Dr. Mridula Rajesh, the NSS Program Officer, recited the voters’ pledge in English, and the entire assembly, including both staff and students, actively participated in this commitment. Concluding the event on a gracious note, Dr. Jaya Naik, the staff advisor, extended a heartfelt vote of thanks to all those present.
The commemoration served as a significant platform to instill the importance of voting and civic responsibility among the college community.
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Beach Clean Up
MANGALORE SURF CLUB (THANNIRBHAVI)
On 14th of January 2024 six PG and Ph.D. from College of Fisheries, Mangalore volunteered for the beach cleaning event organized by Mangalore surf club in collaboration with Decathlon, Mangalore. The event was organized in the morning hours from 0700 hours to 0900 hours in Thannirbhavi beach for a stretch of 100 meters. About 60 participants from Mangalore surf club, Decathlon and general public of Mangalore registered for the event and attended it positively to join hands in cleaning the beautiful Thannirbhavi beach.
Student volunteers from College of Fisheries, Mangalore
- Sanjay Kumar, Ph.D. (Department of Fisheries Resources and Management)
- Akanksha, Ph.D. (Department of Fisheries Resources and Management)
- Shristi Kumari, MFSc. (Department of Fisheries Resources and Management)
- Shivam Dubey, Ph.D. (Department of Aquatic Environment Management)
- Prasad, MFSC. (Department of Fisheries Engineering and Technology)
- Mayur Tandel, Ph.D. (Department of Fisheries Engineering and Technology)
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Youth Day
The "National Youth Day" event was jointly organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports –NSS, Mangalore City Corporation, and NCC, Department of Skill, Govt. of Karnataka on January 12th, 2024 at Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Bhavan, Urva Store, Mangalore. I B.F.Sc students and NSS volunteers actively participated in the program, along with Dr. Amogha K. R. and Dr. Gajendra.
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