Department of Fisheries Resources Management

Department of Fisheries Biology is involved in the teaching research and extension activities on the basic freshwater fisheries related activities of Marathwada region of Maharashtra in particular and other areas. In keeping with the time, however, the department has updated itself with new subjects and streams as per the ICAR V Deans committee recommendations to cater for the demands in the fishery sector.

Education: The department is conducting all the UG courses assigned to it as per the new syllabus laid down by ICAR. Students are taken for field collections, visits and tours etc. as per the demand of the courses. The department is having a museum showcasing the fish, crustaceans and mollusc specimens.

Research: The departmental research work addresses some major areas of importance or concern such as biodiversity assessment, biological works on commercial species, collection and validation of indigenous knowledge, specimen identification preservation.

Extension: So far the department supports the allied departments during the extension activities organised by the college and disseminates technical knowledge to the fishermen, fish farmers, researchers, students, etc visiting the college and by participating in exhibitions, caps, pashumelas, etc.

 Faculty:

	Shri. B. R. Kharatmol   Associate Professor
	Shri. S. S. Ghatge   Assistant Professor