On 18.06.2024,Sh.George Kurien, Hon'ble MoS for Minority Affairs & MoS for Fisheries Animal Husbandry& Dairying visited various divisions of CIFNET, test operated the VHF RT and was appraised about the Central Government scheme on issue of transponders to the fishers.
Sh. Gaurav Kumar, IES, Economic Advisor, DoF, GoI visited Cochin on Official Tour during 22 to 24 May 2024. On 24.05.2024, he convened a meeting of Fishery Institutes CIFNET, CMFRI, NIO, NIFPHATT & FSI at CIFNET Kochi & reviewed the activities.
J S (Marine Fisheries), Ms Neetu Kumari Parsad, IAS Visited CIFNET HQ Kochi on 20/02/2024. Director Sh. M. Habibullah and officials welcomed and Visited all sections
Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel, Hon'ble MoS for FAHD & Panchayati Raj,GoI visited CIFNET HQ,Kochi on 25/08/24.Sh.M.G.Makwana,Director i/c welcomed the Dignitary. The Minister appreciated training activities of CIFNET during the inspection at various sections
On 08.11.2024 at CIFNET Kochi a Workshop was conducted on Registration, Survey & Certification of fishing vessels organised by DoF, GoI. Hon'ble MoS for Fisheries, AHD &Minority Affairs, Sh. George Kurian inaugurated the workshop& also the revamped CIFNET website.
Sh. George Kurian,Hon’ble Union MoS for Fisheries,AH & D inaugurated the Fishing Technology Exhibition Hall & Smart Classroom at CIFNET Kochi on 08.10.25.
The All-India CIFNET Athletic Meet 2025 was conducted at Maharaja’s College Ground, Ernakulam, on 05.03.2025. The program was inaugurated by Sh. S.A. Madhu, International Volleyball Player, with Director Sh. M. Habibullah presiding over the function.
A Walkathon from High court junction to CIFNET HQ,in connection with the 62nd National Maritime Day Celebrations in Kochi was flagged off by Sh. Padam Singh IPS,AIG,Coastal Police, Kochi on 01.04.2025. Director Sh. M Habibullah welcomed the gathering
CIFNET HQ,Kochi observed World Environment Day 2025 on 05.06.2025.Director Sh.M.Habibullah addressed the staff & students of CIFNET & administered the environment day pledge.
A clean up drive is conducted in the CIFNET HQ campus by the staff & students.
Celebration of 11th International Day of Yoga2025 with the Theme Yoga For One Earth One Health was inaugurated in CIFNET HQ by DIRECTOR on 21.6.25, 0700 hrs. Yogacharya Sh.Vijayakumar, Art of Living Foundation Kochi demonstrated Yoga postures to participants.
79th Independence Day 2025 celebrated at CIFNET HQ,Kochi. Director Sh.M.Habibullah hoisted the National Flag &addressed the gathering.Officers, Staff&students presented speech,patriotic songs etc. Thereafter prizes distributed to winners of competitions
In connection with Swachhata Hi Seva2025,Director, officers, Staff & students took Swachhata pledge. Director inaugurated the cleaning drive. All the staff & students attended the Swachhata activities within the CIFNET HQ Campus in different locations.
