Gadvasu

On-going Projects

• Fisheries Research Scheme 
• Sustainable aquaculture technology for salt-affected/water logged areas of Punjab” 
• Development of Periphyton based aquaculture technology for Labeo species in Punjab state
• Establishment of freshwater prawn farming model for research and extension activities
• Cost evaluation and benefit assessment of fish farming in selected districts of Punjab  under scheme 
• Studies on the freshwater pearl mussel culture under agro-climatic conditions of Punjab
• Standardization of culture technology of duckweed (Lemna sp.) and its utilization as feed in carp polyculture system
• Standardization of breeding and rearing technology of high value vulnerable catfish Pangasius pangasius under agro-climatic conditions of Punjab.
• Extension tools for strengthening technical support to fish farmers.

Completed Projects 

• Niche Area of Excellence (NAE) “Inland Aquaculture in Punjab”.
• Establishment of fish farming demonstration unit  
• Intensive Aquaculture in ponds and tanks 
• Reclamation of heavy metal polluted water bodies for aquaculture by bioremediation, as a means of sustainable rural livelihood
• Establishment of Fish Diagnostic Centre at GADVASU 
• Promoting fish production through bioremediation of village ponds and through integrated fish-livestock farming
• Processing of carp fishes into different value added products and byproducts for enhanced economic returns
• Culture and breeding technology for ornamental fishes in Punjab