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.