AGRICULTURE HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Human Resources Development (HRD) is a critical input for sustainable utilization of fisheries resources. Recognization the importance of HRD, a training Centre named Aquaculture Research & Training Institute (ARTI) at Hisar was established under the World bank Project. Human Resources Development is of more important in the State of Haryana being non traditional fish farming. State has taken steps to bring available water resources for economical utilization. The main objective of the programme is to impart inservice training of the departmental officers and official and hands-on training to fish farmers so as to increase their efficiency through training/ refresher courses and study tours under the scheme. The plan schemes of Education, training & Extension and Utilization of Saline Ground Water have been merged with the scheme. A Fish Farmer Day is being celebrated at state level every year and participation of fish farmers of all districts is ensured. It is targeted to provide training to 1,120 departmental officers/officials and fish farmers during the year at the Training Institute. Research Programmes for fish Biotechnology and Bio-diversity are also proposed to be undertaken at this Institute.