RTI





1. Appellate Authority

Dr. Pramoda Kumar Sahoo

Director
ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture
Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar-751002, Odisha, India
Phone: 91-674-2465421,2465446
FAX: 91-674-2465407
E mail : director.cifa@icar.gov.in

2. Nodal Officer of RTI

Dr. S. S. Mishra

Principal Scientist & Nodal Officer of RTI
ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture
Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar-751002, Odisha, India
Phone: 91-674-2465421,2465446
FAX: 91-674-2465407
E mail : ssmishra60@gmail.com /sudhansu.mishra@icar.gov.in

3. Transparency Officer

Dr. P. Swain

Principal Scientist & Transparency Officer
Chief Administrative Officer & Central Public Information Officer
ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar-751002, Odisha, India
Phone: 91-674-2465421,2465446
FAX: 91-674-2465407
E-mail: - pswainy2k@yahoo.co.in /Priyabrat.Swain@icar.gov.in

4. Central Public Information Officer

Shri H. L. Meena

Chief Administrative Officer & Central Public Information Officer
ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture
Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar-751002, Odisha, India
Phone: 91-674-2465421,2465446
FAX: 91-674-2465407
E-mail: cao.cifa@icar.gov.in

Proactive Disclosure Under RTI Act, 2005

Right to Information

Link for RTI application

https://rtionline.gov.in/index.php

1. Organization and Function

1.1. Particulars of its organisation, functions and duties [Section 4(1)(b)(i)]

i) Name and address of the Organization:

ICAR - Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture
(ICAR, DARE, MoAFW)
Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar,
Odisha-751002

ii) Head of the organization: DIRECTOR, ICAR –CIFA

iii) Vision, Mission and Key objectives:

Vision

Making Indian freshwater aquaculture globally competitive through eco-friendly and economically viable fish production systems for livelihood and nutritional security.

Mission

Excellence in research for developing sustainable and diversified freshwater aquaculture practices for enhanced productivity, quality, water use efficiency and farm income

Mandate

  • Basic and strategic research for the development of sustainable culture systems for freshwater finfish and shellfish
  • Species and systems diversification in freshwater aquaculture
  • Human Resource Development through training, education and extension

iv) Function and duties:

The Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA) is a premier research Institute on freshwater aquaculture in the country under the aegeis of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi. The present Institute has had its beginnings in the Pond Culture Division of Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI) established at Cuttack, Orissa in 1949 with a view to face challenges in the field of fish culture in ponds, tanks and other small aquatic body. Subsequently, CIFRI, in a major effort to give emphasis to freshwater aquaculture research, initiated steps to establish the Freshwater Aquaculture Research and Training Centre (FARTC) over 147 ha campus at Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar, Orissa. The Centre gradually developed into its full capacity and became an independent Institute during 1987 as Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA). The Institute is also the Lead Centre on ‘Carp Farming in India’ under Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA) operative under Food and Agriculture Organisation of United Nation (FAO). The Headquarters of the Institute is located at Bhubaneswar, Odisha and One Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Khordha in its Campus. The Institute has Four Research Centre at Rahara, Kolkata & Field Station Kalyani, W. B, Vijayawada, A.P, Hessaraghatta Lake, Bengaluru and Bathinda, in Punjab.

The institute functions with the following mandate:

  • Basic and strategic research for the development of sustainable culture systems for freshwater finfish and shellfish
  • Species and systems diversification in freshwater aquaculture
  • Human Resource Development through training, education and extension

Administration

The Director with whom all the administrative and financial powers of the institute are vested Heads the Institute/Head of Department. One Chief Administrative Officer and    Six Asst. Administrative Officers assist him in matters relating to general administration. One Finance & Accounts Officer and Eighteen Assistants, Six Upper Divisional Clerk and Six Lower Divisional Clerk look after the administrative and financial aspects and also the internal audit of the Institute. Twenty-Three technical Staff attends to the technical matters including those connected with research projects handled by the Institute.

The research work at ICAR-CIFA is carried by the following Research Divisions/Section:-

  • Aquaculture Production & Environmental Division (APED)
  • Fish Genetic & Biotechnology Division (FGBD)
  • Fish Health & Management Division (FHMD)
  • Fish Nutrition & Physiology Division (FNPD)
  • Social Sciences Section (SSS)

(v) Organization Chart

Organogram

vi) Any other details-the genesis, inception, formation of the department and the HoDs from time to time as well as the committees/ Commissions constituted from time to time have been dealt:

The Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA) is a premier research Institute on freshwater aquaculture in the country under the aegeis of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi. The present Institute has had its beginnings in the Pond Culture Division of Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI) established at Cuttack, Orissa in 1949 with a view to face challenges in the field of fish culture in ponds, tanks and other small aquatic body. Subsequently, CIFRI, in a major effort to give emphasis to freshwater aquaculture research, initiated steps to establish the Freshwater Aquaculture Research and Training Centre (FARTC) over 147 ha campus at Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar, Orissa. The Centre gradually developed into its full capacity and became an independent Institute during 1987 as Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA). The Institute is also the Lead Centre on ‘Carp Farming in India’ under Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA) operative under Food and Agriculture Organisation of United Nation (FAO). The Headquarters of the Institute is located at Bhubaneswar, Odisha and One Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Khordha in its Campus. The Institute has Four Research Centre at Rahara, Kolkata & Field Station Kalyani, W. B, Vijayawada, A.P, Hessaraghatta Lake, Bengaluru and Bathinda, in Punjab.

1.2. Power and duties of its officers and employees [Section 4(1) (b)(ii)]

  1. Powers and duties of officers (administrative, financial and judicial): ICAR-CIFA is a unit of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) functioning under the Administrative Control of the Department of Agricultural Research & Education, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmer’s Welfare, Govt. of India. Director of the Institute exercises the powers as delegated by the Governing Body of ICAR and by Govt. of India for Heads of Department
  2. Power and duties of other employees: As per the Delegation of Powers approved by the ICAR, New Delhi and as re-delegated by the Director.
  3. Rules/ orders under which powers and duty are derived and Exercised: As per the orders of GOI and ICAR.
  4. Work allocation: As per the Organization and Management Rules prescribed by ICAR.

1.3  Procedure followed in decision making process [Section 4(1)(b)(iii)]

  1. Process of decision making Identify key decision making points:
  2. Final decision-making authority: DIRECTOR, ICAR -CIFA/DG-ICAR
  3. Related provisions, acts, rules etc.: As per the rules and guidelines issued by the GOI and approved by the ICAR.
  4. Time limit for taking decisions, if any: As expeditiously as possible.
  5. Channel of supervision and accountability: As per the flowchart display

1.4.  Norms for discharge of functions [Section 4(1)(b)(iv)]

  1. Nature of functions/ services offered: Research
  2. Norms/ standards for functions/ service delivery: As per ISO 9001:2015 standards.
  3. Process by which these services can be accessed: Through Online or can forward the requests to the Director, ICAR-CIFA by hand or by post.
  4. Time-limit for achieving the targets: Since the mandate is Research, no specific time-limit can be given.
  5. Process of redress of grievances:  Grievance Committee has been constituted at the Institute level for addressing grievances of the Staff of ICAR-CIFA.

1.5. Rules, regulations, instructions manual and records for discharging functions [Section 4(1)(b)(v)]

  1. Title and nature of the record/ manual /instruction: The various Sections of the ICAR-CIFA have the files, documents /records relating to their Sections along with the references and the correspondence.
  2. List of Rules, regulations, instructions manuals and records:
  • Central Secretariat Manual on Office Procedure
  • Establishment & Administration Manual
  • Fundamental Rules & Supplementary Rules -I (General Rules)
  • Fundamental Rules & Supplementary Rules - II (Traveling Allowance Rules)
  • Central Civil Services (Leave Rules)
  • General Financial Rules - 2017
  • Delegation of Financial Powers Rules
  • CCS (Pension Rules)
  • Seniority & Promotion Rules
  • Conduct Rules
  • House Building Rules
  • CCS (CCA) Rules
  • Brochure on Verification of Character & Antecedents
  • Instructions, guidelines etc. issued by the Department of Personnel & Training,
  • Ministry of Finance etc. from time to time.
  • Rules and Bye-laws of the ICAR Society
  • Delegation of Powers
  • ARS Rules
  • Handbook on Technical Service Rules
  • Recruitment Rules framed for different posts in ICAR
  • Acts/ Rules manuals etc.: As detailed at Sl. No. 1.5(ii) above.
  • Transfer policy and transfer orders: As per ICAR Guidelines.
  • 1.6.  Categories of documents held by the authority under its control [Section 4(1)(b) (vi)]

    1. Categories of documents: ‘B’ & ‘C’ Category of Records are held at this Institute as per GOI guidelines.
    2. Custodian of documents/categories: Heads of Divisions/Section

    1.7   Boards,  Councils,  Committees  and  other  Bodies  constituted  as  part  of  the  Public Authority Section 4(1)(b)(viii)]

    1. Name of Boards, Council, Committee et: The QRT, RAC, IMC, IJSC and PMC are the committees which help the Institute in guiding and implementing its various activities.
    2. Composition:

    Quinquennial Review Team (QRT) constituted on 09.04.2019

    1 Dr.George John
    Former Vice Chancellor,
    Birsa Agriculture University Ranchi,
    Mob No. 09818413488, e-mail:georgejohn052@gmail.com
    Chairman
    2. Dr. V. V. Sugunau, Former ADG (Inland fisheries),
    ICAR, 10-A Gree Hill Kunnumpuram,
    Kakkand, PO Kochi, Kerala-682030
    Member
    3. Dr. A. K. Pal, Former Joint Director,
    ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai, Mob: No. 09969282919
    Member
    4. Dr. T. C. Santiago, Principal Scientist (Retd.),
    ICAR-CIBA, F-29, Giold Jubilee Apartments,
    Ashok Pillar Road, K. K. Nagar, Chennai-600078 (Tamil Nagar)
    Member
    5. Dr. C. G. Joshi
    Director, Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre,
    Department of Scientist & Technology,
    6th Floor, MS Building, Sector-11 Gandhinagar, Gujarat, e-mail gbrc@gujaraj.gov.in
    Member
    6. Dr. K. N. Mohanta, Principal Scientist and Head,
    Fish Nutrition and Physiology Division, ICAR-CIFA,
    Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar-751002
    Member-Secretary

    Research Advisory Committee (RAC) constituted on 03.09.2021

    1. Dr. C. Vasudevppa,
    Vice Chancellor,
    NIFTEM, Sonepate, Haryana; Former VC,
    University of Agriculture and Horticulture Science (UAHS), Shimoga, Karnataka, Email:vc@niftem.ac.in
    Chairman
    2. Dr. R. S. Biradar,
    Former Joint Director,
    ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai,
    Mob: 08792189243
    Email: rsbiradar.icar@rediffmail.com, rsbiradar1950@gamil.com
    Member
    3. Dr. M. L. Bhowmik,
    Former Dean,
    College of Fisheries, CAU, Agartala, Tripura,
    Mob. No.09433054068,
    Email: mlbhowmik08@gmail.com
    Member
    4. Dr. B. Senthilkumar, Professor, School of Life Science,
    Central University Hyderabad,
    Mob. No. 09440140637,
    Email: senthilkumaranb@yahoo.com
    Member
    5. Dr. Devika Pillai,
    Dept. of Aquatic Animal Management, School of Aquaculture and Biotechnology,
    Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studites (KUFOS), Panangad, Kochi, Keral-682506,
    Mob. No.09446111033
    Email: devikamanoj.pillai@gmail.com
    Member
    6. Dr. S. D. Singh,
    Former ADG (Inland Fisheries)
    ICAR& Principal Scientist (Biotechnology),
    CIFE (Deemed University), Mumbai,
    Mob.No.08800341616
    Email: sdsingh54@rediffmail.com
    Member
    7. Dr. B. P. Mohanty,
    ADG (I. Fy.), ICAR,
    Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan-II,
    New Delhi-110012
    Member
    8. Director,
    ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA),
    Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar-751002
    Member
    9. Dr. P. Routray,
    Principal Scientist,
    ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar
    Member-Secretary

    Institute Management Committee (IMC) constituted on 02.06.2023

    Dr. P. K. Sahoo
    Director & Chairman
    ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture
    Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar
    Odisha-751002

    The Director (Fisheries)
    Directorate of Fisheries
    Government of Odisha,
    Cuttack
    Phone:0671-2414107 (off)
    Fax: 0671-2410521
    EMAIL: director@odishafisheries.com/director.odifish@gmail.com

    The Director (Fisheries)
    Directorate of Fisheries
    Government of Andhra Pradesh,
    Office of Commissioner of Fisheries,
    Bandar Road, Poranki,
    Vijayawada - 521137, ANDHRAPRADESH
    EMAIL: comfishap@gmail.com/comfish-ap@ap.gov.in

    The Vice Chancellor
    Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology,
    Bhubaneswar-751003
    Email:registraout@gmail.com

    Shri Debi Prasad Pati, At/PO-Kalapada,
    PS-Cuttack Sada, Dist-Cuttack,
    Pin-754112 (Odisha),
    Email:debiprasadpati9@gmail.com
    Mob:8658714535/9938808001

    Shri Biswajit Swain,
    Plot No.217, Kunjabana Bhawan,
    PO-Budheswary Colony,
    Cuttack Road, Bhubaneswar, Pin-751006
    Mob:9437001185/93480536221
    Email ID:sibaramswail@gmail.com

    Dr (Mrs.) Bindu R. Pillai,
    Pr. Sc. ICAR-CIFA,
    Kausalyaganga,
    Bhubaneswar-751002
    Email:Bindu.Pillai@icar.gov.in

    Dr. S. S. Mishra, Pr. Sc.,
    ICAR-CIFA, Kausalyaganga,
    Bhubaneswar-751002
    Email:Sudhansu.Mishra@icar.gov.in

    Dr. Rajeeb Kumar Mohanty, Pr.Sc,
    ICAR-IIWM, Opp. Rail Vihar,
    Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar-751023, Odisha
    Mob:9437143400
    Email ID:Rajeeb.Mohanty@icar.gov.in

    Dr. S. C. Giri, Pr. Sc.,
    ICAR- DPR Regional Station, Bhubaneswar
    Infront of Kalinga Studio, Khandagiri Road
    PO-Baramunda, Bhubaneswar - 751 003 (Odisha)
    Mob:8249337589,
    Email ID: S.Giri@gov.in

    The Assistant Director General (Inland Fisheries),
    Indian Council of Agricultural Research,
    Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan-II,
    Pusa, New Delhi-110012

    Shri P. K. Nayak,
    F & AO, ICAR-CIWA,
    Plot No. 50-51,
    Mauza-Jokalandi, PO-Baramunda,
    Bhubaneswar-751003, Odisha
    Email:fao.ciwa@icar.gov.in

    Shri H. L. Meena
    Chief Administrative Officer
    ICAR-CIFA, Kausalyaganga,
    Bhubaneswar-751002
    Email:h.meen@icar.gov.in

    Co-opted Members

    SIC, PME Cell a
    ICAR-CIFA, Kausalyaganga,
    Bhubaneswar-751002

    Shri S. S. Mohapatra
    Finance & Accounts Officer
    ICAR-CIFA, Kausalyaganga,
    Bhubaneswar-751002

    Institute Joint Staff Council (IJSC) constituted on 09.09.2021

    OFFICIAL SIDE

    1. Director, ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar                                      - Chairman
    2. The Head of Administrative/Head of Office, ICAR-CIFA             - Member
    3. The Head of Finance, ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar                           - Member
    4. Dr.G. S. Saha, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CIFA                                - Member
    5. Dr. Satya Narayan Sethi, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CIFA             - Member
    6. Dr. D. K. Verma, CTO, ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar                         - Member
    7. Asst. Administrative Officer (Estt.I), ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar - Member Secretary

    STAFF SIDE

    1. Shri.A. K. Prusty, AAO, ICAR-CIFA, Bhuabeneswar
    2. Shri.Aruna Kumar Behera, Technical Officer- Member (Tech. Representative)
    3. Shri Bhagabat Chandra Das, Tech. Officer - Member (Tech. Representative)
    4. Shri.Prasanna Kumar Behera, SSS, ICAR-CIFA- Member (SSS Representative)
    5. Shri Manoj Kumar Jena, SSS, ICAR-CIFA- Member (SSS. Representative)

    Shri A. K. Prusty

    Asst. Administrative Officer -   Secretary - IJSC (Staff Side) & Member-CJSC  Representative

    Prioritization,   Monitoring   &   Evaluation   Committee   (PMC)   constituted   on   28.04.2023

    Dr. P. Das, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CIFA, Chairman

    Member Secretary, IRC, Member

    Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Sr. Sc., Member

    Dr. Satyanarayan Sethi, Pr. Sc., Member

    Mrs. Rakhi Kumar, Scientist, Member

    Dr. Ferose Khan, Scientist, Member

    Dr. U. L. Mohanty, CTO, Member

    Shri Srinivasulu Gudipudi, Member

    Dates from which constituted: As indicated above.

    Term/ Tenure: As per ICAR Bye Law/Guidelines.

    Powers and functions: As per ICAR Bye Law/ICAR Order

    Whether their meetings are open to the public?: No

    Whether the minutes of the meetings are open to the public?: Yes

    Place where the minutes if open to the public are available?: Institute website.

    1.8.  Directory of officers and employees [Section 4(1) (b) (ix)]

    Link for CIFA Staff directory

    Scientists

    Technical

    Administrative Staff

    Supporting Staff

    1.9   Monthly Remuneration received by officers & employees including system of compensation[Section 4(1) (b) (x)]

    1. List of employees with Gross monthly remuneration: Link to Gross monthly remuneration list.
    2. System of compensation as provided in its regulations: As per GOI/ICAR Guideline.

    1.10.  Name, designation and other particulars of public information officers[Section 4(1) (b) (xvi)]

    Appellate Authority

    Dr. Pramoda Kumar Sahoo

    Director

    ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture

    (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

    Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar-751002, Odisha, India

    Phone: 91-674-2465421,2465446

    FAX: 91-674-2465407

    E mail : director.cifa@icar.gov.in

    Nodal Officer of RTI

    Dr. S. S. Mishra

    Principal Scientist & Nodal Officer of RTI

    ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture

    (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

    Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar-751002, Odisha, India

    Phone: 91-674-2465421,2465446

    FAX: 91-674-2465407

    E mail : ss_mishra60@yahoo.co.uk/ Sudhansu.Mishra@icar.gov.in

    Transparency Officer

    Dr. P. Swain

    Principal Scientist & Transparency Officer

    Chief Administrative Officer & Central Public Information Officer

    ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture

    (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

    Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar-751002, Odisha, India

    Phone: 91-674-2465421,2465446

    FAX: 91-674-2465407

    E-mail: - pswainy2k@yahoo.co.in/ Priyabrat.Swain@icar.gov.in

    Central Public Information Officer

    Shri H. L. Meena

    Chief Administrative Officer & Central Public Information Officer

    ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture

    (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

    Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar-751002, Odisha, India

    Phone: 91-674-2465421,2465446

    FAX: 91-674-2465407

    E-mail: cao.cifa@icar.gov.in

    1.11.  No. of employees against whom Disciplinary action has been proposed/ taken (Section 4(2))

    No. of employees against whom disciplinary action has been,

    i. Pending for Minor penalty or major penalty proceedings: NIL

    ii. Finalised for Minor penalty or major penalty proceedings: NIL

    1.12.   Programmes to advance understanding of RTI (Section 26)

    i. Educational programmes: NIL

    ii. Efforts to encourage public authority to participate in these programmes: NIL

    iii.      Training of CPIO/APIO: Undertaken

    iv. Update & publish guidelines on RTI by the Public Authorities concerned: NIL

    1.13.    Transfer policy and transfer orders [F No. 1/6/2011- IR dt. 15.4.2013]: As per ICAR Guidelines.

    Budget and Programme

    2.1  Budget allocated to each agency including all plans, proposed expenditure and reports on disbursements made etc. [Section 4(1)(b)(xi)]

    i. Total Budget for the public authority:   BE and RE 2022-23

    ii. Budget for each agency and plan & programmes:  BE and RE 2022-23

    iii.  Proposed expenditures: 100% utilization of the budget.

    iv. Revised budget for each agency, if any: At present, not availabl

    v. Report on disbursements made and place where the related reports are available: Audit & Accounts Section, ICAR-CIFA.

    2.2  Foreign and domestic tours  (F. No. 1/8/2012- IR dt. 11.9.2012)

    i. Budget (domestic tours only): 48 lakhs

    ii. Foreign and domestic Tours by ministries and officials of the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government and above, as well as the heads of the

    Department:

    a) Places visited: Different places in India as per requirement.

    b) The period of visit: As per requirement.

    c) The number of members in the official delegation: As per requirement.

    d) Expenditure on the visit: Not Applicable.

    iii.   Information related to procurements

    Our Institute tenders can be viewed/downloaded  by clicking the following links : Tender documents may be downloaded from CIFA web site https://cifa.nic.in (for reference only) and CPPP site https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app?

    2.3 Manner of execution of subsidy programme [Section 4(i)(b)(xii)]

    i. Name of the programme of activity: NIL

    ii. Objective of the programme: Not Applicabl

    iii.  Procedure to avail benefits: Not Applicable.

    iv. Duration of the programme/ scheme: Not Applicabl

    v. Physical and financial targets of the programme: Not Applicabl

    vi. Nature/ scale of subsidy /amount allotted: Not Applicabl

    vii. Eligibility criteria for grant of subsidy: Not Applicable.

    viii. Details of beneficiaries of subsidy programme (number, profile etc): Not Applicable.

    2.4. Discretionary and non-discretionary grants [F. No. 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.04.2013]

    i. Discretionary and non-discretionary grants/ allocations to State Govt./ NGOs/other institutions: NIL

    ii. Annual accounts of all legal entities who are provided grants by public authorities: Not Applicabl

    2.5. Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits of authorizations granted by the public authority [Section 4(1) (b) (xiii)]

    i.  Concessions, permits or authorizations granted by public authority: NIL.

    ii.  For each concession, permit or authorization granted: Not Applicable.

    a) Eligibility criteria: Not Applicable

    b) Procedure for getting the concession/ grant and/ or permits of authorizations: Not Applicabl

    c) Name and address of the recipients given concessions/permits or authorisations: Not Applicabl

    d) Date of award of concessions /permits of authorizations: Not Applicabl

    2.6 CAG & PAC paras [F No. 1/6/2011- IR dt. 15.4.2013]

    CAG and PAC paras and the action taken reports (ATRs) after these have been laid on the table of both houses of the parliament: There are no CAG and PAC paras pertaining to this Institute.

    3. Publicity Band Public interface

    3.1. Particulars for any arrangement for consultation with or representation by the members of the public in relation to the formulation of policy or implementation there of [Section 4(1)(b)(vii)][F No 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.04.2013]

    Arrangement for consultations with or representation by the members of the public:

    i. Relevant Acts, Rules, Forms and other documents which are normally accessed by citizens : Published in the Institute website.

    ii. Arrangements for consultation with or representation by
    a.   Members of the public in policy formulation/ policy implementation

    : Consultations are made with the General Stakeholders as per requirement.
    a.  Day & time allotted for visitors : 09.00 AM to 05.30 PM
    a.   Contact details of Information & Facilitation Counter (IFC) to provide publications frequently sought by RTI applicants : ICAR-CIFA Reception.
    Phone: 91-674-2465421,2465446
    FAX: 91-674-2465407

    Public- private partnerships (PPP):

    1. Details of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), if any: Technology commercialization through one time license fee, royalty and revenue share model Institute Technology Management Unit (ITMU) and Agri-business Incubation (ABI) function under the control of Director, ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar. These units take care of incubation and technology commercialisation.
    2. Detailed project reports (DPRs): Nil
    3. Concession agreements: Nil
    4. Operation and maintenance manuals: Nil
    5. Other documents generated as part of the implementation of the PPP: Nil
    6. Information relating to fees, tolls, or the other kinds of revenues that may be  collected  under  authorisation  from  the  government:  Onetime  fee Royalty & revenue share as per ICAR guidelines
    7. Information relating to outputs and outcomes: Popularisation of feed, inputs & new farming models
    8. The process of the selection of the private sector party (concessionaire etc.): By Expression of Interest (EoI)/By walk in to institutes
    9. All payment made under the PPP project: As per MoU terms & conditions

    3.2 Are the details of policies / decisions, which affect public, informed to them [Section 4(1) (c)] Publish all relevant facts while formulating important policies or announcing decisions which affect public to make the process more interactive;

    i.  Policy decisions/ legislations taken in the previous one year: NA

    ii.  Outline the Public consultation process: NA

    iii.  Outline the arrangement for consultation before formulation of policy: NA

    3.3 Dissemination of information widely and in such form and manner which is easily accessible to the public [Section 4(3)]

    1. Use of the most effective means of communication
    • Internet (website): https://cifa.nic.in/
    • CIFA Matyasetu app (android mobile app) available in google playstore.

    3.4. Form of accessibility of information manual/ handbook [Section 4(1)(b)] Information manual/handbook available in

    1. Electronic format: available in Institute web site https://cifa.nic.in/
    2. Print format: available in the PME cell, ICAR-CIFA

    3.5. Whether information manual/ handbook available free of cost or not [Section 4(1)(b)] List of materials available

  • Free of cost:
    • Annual Report
    • Research Publications
    • Training manual
    • Other Periodic Publications
  • At a reasonable cost of the medium : Not applicable
  • 4.  E. Governance

    4.1.  Language  in  which  Information  Manual/Handbook  Available  [F  No.  1/6/2011-IR  dt. 15.4.2013]

    1. English
    • Annual Report
    • Research Publications
    • Training manual
    • Other Periodic Publications
  • ii. Vernacular / local language
    • Research Publications
    • Training manual
    • Other Periodic Publications

    4.2.  When  was  the  information  Manual/Handbook  last  updated?  [F  No.  1/6/2011-IR  dt. 15.4.2013]

    Last date of Annual updation: As per requirement.

    4.3 Information available in electronic form [Section 4(1)(b)(xiv)]

    i. Details of information available in electronic form:

    • * Annual Report
    • * Research Publications
    • * Other Periodic Publications
    • * Advertisements/Tenders
    • * Circulars

    ii. Name/ title of the document/record/ other information: Available in the institute website

    iii. Location where available: Available in the institute and website

    4.4. Particulars of facilities available to citizen for obtaining information [Section 4(1)(b)(xv)]

    i. Name & location of the faculty: Director, ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar

    ii. Details of information made available: ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar

    iii.  Working hours of the facility: 09.00 AM to 05.30 PM

    iv. Contact person & contact details (Phone, fax email)

    The Director
    ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture
    Indian Council of Agricultural Research
    (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare)
    Kausalyaganga, Bhubaneswar
    Odisha-751002
    Phone: 91-674-2465421,2465446
    FAX: 91-674-2465407
    Email : director.cifa@icar.gov.in

    4.5.  Such other information as may be prescribed under section 4(i) (b)(xvii)

    i. Grievance redressal mechanism: Grievance Committee is constituted at the Institute level for addressing the grievances of the staff of the Institute.

    ii. List of completed schemes/ projects/ Programmes: Link to Projects should be given.

    iii.  List of schemes/ projects/ programme underway:

    Link to Institute Projects

    Link to Externally Funded Projects

    iv. Annual Report: Link

    v. Any other information such as

    a) Citizen’s Charter: Link

    b) Result Framework Document (RFD): Not applicable

    4.6. Receipt & Disposal of RTI applications & appeals [F.No.1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.04.2013]

    i. Details of applications received and disposed: 20 no of RTI applications received during the FY 2022-23, all were accepted and disposed off.

    ii. Details of appeals received and orders issued:  NIL

    4.7. Replies to questions asked in the Parliament [Section 4(1)(d)(2)]

    Details of questions asked and replies given: 19 nos. of questions received and necessary replies have been issued during FY 2021-22

    5. INFORMATION AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED:

    5.1.  Such  other  information  as  may  be  prescribed  [F.No.  1/2/2016-IR  dt. 17.8.2016,  F  No. 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.4.2013]

    i. Name & details of

    (a)   Current FAA & CPIO

    FAA:  Dr. P. K. Sahoo, Director, ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar – 751002

    CPIO: Shri H. L. Meena, CPIO, ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar-751002

    (b) Earlier CPIO & FAAs from 01.07. 2020

    FAA:  Dr. S. K.Swain, Director (I/c), ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar – 751002

    CPIO:  Shri B. K. Sinha, CAO / Shri S. Nandi, CAO (I/c), ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar-75100

    ii.     Committee of  PIOs/FAAs  with  rich  experience  in  RTI  to  identify frequently sought information under RTI

    Name & Designation of the Officers

    First Appellate Authority: Dr. P. K. Sahoo, Director, ICAR-CIFA,

    Nodal Officer : Dr. S. S. Mishra, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CIFA

    Transparency Officer: Dr. P. Swain; Principal Scientist, ICAR-CIFA,

    Central Public Information Officer: Shri H. L. Meena, CAO, ICAR-CIFA,

    6.  Information Disclosed on own Initiative

    Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) is followed (released in February, 2009 and included in the Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedures (CSMOP) by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions, Govt. Of India)

    Whether STQC certification obtained and its validity: Not Applicable

    Does the website show the certificate on the Website?: Not Applicable