The School of Fisheries
Dr. Sambid Swain
Dr Sambid Swain brings a wealth of academic experience, leadership, and vision to the institution. He is known for his dynamic leadership style, encouraging faculty and students alike to engage in cutting-edge research, interdisciplinary learning, and community-focused initiatives. He has been at the forefront of efforts to internationalize the campus, building partnerships with leading global institutions and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion.
Under his leadership, the Campus continues to achieve new milestones, offering innovative programs, state-of-the-art facilities, and a thriving learning environment. His forward-thinking approach ensures that the campus remains a hub of academic excellence and a beacon of opportunity for students from all walks of life.
About Us
The school supports students in developing their competency in Water Quality Management, Fish Health Management, Feed Management, Aquatic Environmental Management, and Fish Processing Technology, through skill-based learning. It has dedicated units such as 21 fishponds, fish feed mill, Biofloc unit, ornamental unit, aquaponic unit, Chinese circular hatcheries, fish processing unit, RAS system and dedicated laboratories. Students get hands-on practices for navigating trawlers, net webbing and repairing, preparation of value-added fish products, through various academic partners such as ICAR-CIFA, ICAR-CIWA, ICAR-CMFRI, NIPHATT, ICAR-CIFT, Growel Feeds, Tata Rallies, and many other fisheries institutes and companies. The school is also committed to use IoTs for developing smart intensive aquaculture for commercial production of fishes in earthen and RAS Units. In order to develop entrepreneurial skills among its peers, it has also developed two domain courses (Intensive Aquaculture and Fish Processing Technology) where students practice the methodologies adopted in aqua/processing industries.