+91 - 471 - 2458606 matsyafed@matsyafed.in
Aquaculture & Tourism
Matsyafed spearheads Blue Revolution in Kerala through aquaculture development activities. Matsyafed is running 4 prawn hatcheries, 3 fish farms and 3 public aquariums under Aquaculture Division in addition to other aquaculture activities.
1) PRAWN HATCHERIES
- Running four Prawn Hatcheries each with annual production capacity of 30 million prawn/shrimp seeds in each hatchery.
- Production and marketing of Tiger Prawn (Penaeus monodon), White Prawn (Penaeus indicus), Scampi (Macrobrachium rosenbergi)
- Supply of prawn seeds to farmers within Kerala and outside states.
- Supply of prawn seeds under Matsyasamruthi Project of Govt of Kerala
- Strict quality control including PCR tests at different levels of seed production
For details contact :
| Sl No | Name of Prawn Hatcheries | Contact No | |
|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Matsyafed Prawn Hatchery, Thirumullavaram,Kollam |
0474-2793012 |
hatklm@yahoo.in |
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2 |
Matsyafed Prawn Hatchery, Kaipamangalam,Thrissur |
0480-2844920 |
mfedhattcr@yahoo.co.in |
|
3 |
Matsyafed Prawn Hatchery, Veliyamcodu, Ponnani,Malappuram |
0494-2677250 |
hatcheryvel@yahoo.com |
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4 |
Matsyafed Prawn Hatchery, Moplabay,Kannur | 0497-2731308 9526041091 |
mfdhatknr@yahoo.co.in |
2) FISH FARMS
- Three fish farms for commercial production of fish and prawns
- All the farms are brackish water fish farms with area of Njarakkal - 36.25 acres , Malippuram - 41.25 acres and Palaikkari - 115 acres
- Culture of Pearl spot, Milk fish, mullets, prawn ,crab etc.
- Sale of fish through the outlets attached to the farms
- Cage culture of GIFT at Palaikkari Fish Farm
3) AQUATOURISM
- Eco- friendly aquatourism facilities in the ambience of backwaters in fish farms at Njarakkal, Malippuram and Palaikkari
- Boating, angling and rowing facilities
- Ethnic food with fresh farm reared fishes served in the canteen run by SHGs
- Tourism project with total outlay of 350 lakhs nearing completion at Palaiikari farm
For details contact :
| Sl No | Name of Fish Farms | Contact No | |
|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Matsyafed Fish Farm, Njarakkal P.O, Ernakulam |
0484-2493864 |
narakkalfishfarm@gmail.com |
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2 |
Matsyafed Fish Farm, Palaikkari, Poothotta, Chempu PO, Kottayam |
04829-273314 |
atmpalaikari@gmail.com |
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3 |
Matsyafed Fish Farm,Malippuram, Enamkunnapuzha PO, Ernakulam |
9526041267 |
malippuramfishfarm@gmail.com |
4) ORNAMENTAL FISHERY
- Running three Public aquaria. The aquarium at Thenmala is functioning in the eco-tourism area.
- Kottayam and Vaikom aquaria function in collaboration with Kottayam and Vaikom municipalities respectively.
- Public aquarium houses tanks of various sizes in which variety of both fresh water as well as marine fishes .
- Varieties of fishes include Gold fish, Discus Oscar, Angel, Gourami, tetras, barbs, guppies, mollies,sword tail, platty, cat fish, carp, cichlids, morphs, parrot fish, danios, red line toepedos and many more.
- Sale of aquarium tanks, ornamental fishes and aquarium accessories through the outlets attached to the aquariums
- Training on ornamental fishery and aquarium maintenance for prospective entrepreneurs
- Seed production of ornamental fishes through SHGs in Kottayam
For details contact :
| Sl No | Name of Public Aquarium | Contact No | Working Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Matsyafed Public Aquarium, Near Adventure Zone of Ecotourism, KIP Dam PO, Thenmala, Kollam |
0475-2345005 |
thenmalamatsyafed@yahoo.com |
10 AM to 6 PM Monday holiday |
|
2 |
Matsyafed Public Aquarium, Adjascent to the Municipal Park, Kurien Uthup Road, Nagampadam, Kottayam |
04829-216180 |
mfedktm@yahoo.com |
11 AM to 7 PM Monday holiday |
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3 |
Matsyafed Public Aquarium, Vaikom, Kottayam |
04829-216180 |
mfedktm@yahoo.com |
11 AM to 7 PM Wednesday holiday |
5) TECHNICAL COLLABORATION
- Technical collaboration in aquaculture with Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA), ICAR, Govt of India , Chennai
- The areas of collaboration include technical support for the production of disease free high health shrimp seeds, quality control in aquaculture, scientific culture practice , seed production of L.vannamei , establishment of Fish Feed Mill etc
6) RKVY PROJECT
- Project implemented with a total outlay of Rs. 696.59 Lakhs under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana Schemes include renovation of Njarakkal, Malippuram & Palaikkari fish farms, renovation of Thirumullavaram, Kaipamangalam, Veliamcodu & Moplabay prawn hatcheries and ornamental fishery development projects at Thenmala, Kottayam & Vaikom
7) CAGE CULTURE
- Implemented Cage Culture projects in Kasargod under RKVY scheme and in Alappuzha & Kottayam districts under Kuttanadu project. Cage Culture of GIFT and Pearl Spot is carrying out at Palikkari Fish farm, Vaikkom , Kottayam.
For more information contact : Deputy General Manager (Aquaculture)
Mobile No : 9526041182
Email : dgmaqua@gmail.com