Taking its efforts of almost twenty years into consideration, CIFE came under the administrative control of the Indian Council for Agricultural Research.

[6] CIFE offers Master of Fisheries Science (M.F.Sc) and PhD programs in specialised branches of fisheries science, undertakes research, conducts capacity enhancement programs, and provides technical support and consultancy to development agencies, fishers, farmers and entrepreneurs.

ICAR CIFE operates with a multi-faceted mandate that revolves around the holistic development of fisheries and aquaculture: 1.

**Technology Transfer:** The institute actively engages in technology transfer and extension activities, disseminating research findings and best practices to stakeholders in the fisheries sector, including farmers, fishermen, and professionals.

ICAR CIFE's research endeavors encompass a wide spectrum of areas crucial to the fisheries sector: 1.

**Fisheries Extension & Economics:** Integrating extension and economics to promote sustainable practices, enhance livelihoods, and ensure the socio-economic well-being of communities dependent on fisheries, including farmers and fishermen.