About the Course

INTRODUCTION

Certificate Course on Ornamental Fish Breeding- Shape up Your Own Career

Ornamental fish breeding is an emerging and rapidly growing sector within India’s aquaculture and aquarium trade industry. With its vast biodiversity, favourable climatic conditions, and rich aquatic resources, India has become a significant player in the global ornamental fish market. These colourful and aesthetically appealing fishes are bred and reared primarily for decorative purposes in aquariums and garden ponds, both for domestic and export markets.

In India, the breeding of ornamental fish is carried out both in small-scale backyard units and in more organized commercial hatcheries. Major hubs for ornamental fish breeding include West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, and Odisha. Among these, West Bengal is recognized as a leading centre due to its traditional fish culture practices and skilled manpower.

The sector not only contributes to employment generation and rural income, especially for women and youth, but also supports conservation of native species and reduces pressure on wild populations. With increasing demand for ornamental fish in domestic and international markets, the Government of India, through agencies like the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), is promoting ornamental fish culture through financial support, and technical guidance. So ornamental fish breeding in India like West Bengal has significant and promising opportunities for sustainable livelihood development and entrepreneurship.

OBJECTIVES

• Enhance Domestic Production
• Promote Sustainable Livelihood
• Support Export Potential
• Conserve Indigenous Species
• Improve Breeding Technology
• Promote Entrepreneurship
• Enhance Research and Development
• Develop Infrastructure and Clusters
• Create Awareness and Education
• Ensure Environmental Sustainability