Fisheries Research and Training Institute Manawah, Lahore, Pakistan was established in 1952. The Fisheries Research and Training Institute is a research institution in Lahore. Its primary role is to promote fisheries and aquaculture in the country. The institute is headed by the Director of Fisheries (R&T) and produces technically trained manpower of various levels for development of aquaculture and fisheries in the public and private sectors. It also provides training facilities to the people of other provinces and AJK. Bilateral relations have been established with several research and educational institutions in the country and abroad to make the research and training programme more meaningful and in-line with International standards.
Courses
The department offers different training programs for the farmers community:
- Training program for fish farmers on fish seed production, rearing and transportation (3 days)
- Training program in modern techniques on fish farm management (3 days)
- Condensed course for fish farmers (6 days)
- Pre-service courses for Assistant Director Fisheries (6 months)
- Pre-service courses for Assistant Warden Fisheries/ Fisheries Research Assistant (1 month)
- In service pre-promotion course for Assistant Warden Fisheries/ Fisheries Research Assistants (4 months)
- Fisheries Supervisor and Fisheries Watchers (4 months)
Refresher courses
The training courses (15 days) for officers are as follows:
- Water quality management in fish ponds
- Fish nutrition and feeding
- Modern techniques in aquaculture
- Pond engineering
- Fish hatchery management
Refresher courses
The training courses (15 days) for staff are as follows:
- Modern techniques in aquaculture
- Fish seed production and rearing techniques
- Fish health and disease control
- Water quality management
- Fish health and disease control
- Brood stock management
- Fish farming and breeding