The Department of Fishery Extension is engaged in teaching, research and extension activities in the field of fisheries extension and communication. The M.F.Sc. programme in Fisheries Extension was initiated in 2001, with the first batch passing out in 2003, while the Ph.D. programme was initiated in 2011, with the first batch passing out in 2015. The programmes aim to develop skilled human resources in fisheries extension, strengthen research and communication skills, enhance capacity building and facilitate dissemination of fisheries technologies through diverse extension initiatives. The Department provides practical and field-oriented learning through socio-economic surveys, PRA/RRA exercises, village attachment programmes, case studies, market studies, stakeholder interactions, farm visits and extension activities. These activities enhance students’ research aptitude, analytical ability, scientific reporting, extension communication and problem-solving skills. The Department has a dedicated Audio-Visual Laboratory and a postgraduate smart classroom equipped with digital teaching and audio-visual facilities. The Department also promotes ICT-based teaching through PowerPoint presentations, digital study materials, online resources, animations and multimedia content. During 2001-26, the Department awarded 55 M.F.Sc. degrees and 9 Ph.D. degrees, with research publications, student participation in scientific events, and active extension and outreach programmes contributing to its academic and professional development.
