"Harnessing the Science of Fisheries for Food, Nutrition and Livelihood"
Fisheries College was started at Thoothukudi by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in October, 1977 as the second fisheries college in India. It was brought under Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) on 19th September, 1989. The college was renamed as Fisheries College and Research Institute (FC&RI) in 1990 to focus more on research and extension activities.
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Fisheries Education Tour of the Nepal Students in Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi
World Soil Day - Celebration at FC&RI, Thoothukudi
One day Fishermen Awareness Programme on Responsible Fishing” conducted in connection with “World Fisheries Day 2019”
Fisheries College and Research Institute Celebrated Hostel Day 2018-19
Kayalagam – Fish Processing Incubation Center and Fishery Product Retail Outlet Inaugurated by Vice Chancellor, TNJFU at Fisheries College and Research Institute , Thoothukudi
Dean
Four years programme in Fisheries Science. The revised curriculum / syllabi (105 working days) of the ICAR (based on 5th Dean’s Committee) has been adopted from 2016-17; The total credit load is 180 with student READY programme.
The Dean
Fisheries College and Research Institute
Tamil Nadu Dr.J.Jayalalithaa Fisheries University
Thoothukudi – 628 008
0461-2340554 / 0461-2340574
