Training Programs

Centre of Excellence in Aquaculture Training

Training & Capacity Building

Sultan Fish Seed Farm is a recognized hub for practical, industry-oriented aquaculture training in India. Under the leadership of Padma Shri Awardee Sultan Singh, the farm has trained hundreds of farmers, students, and entrepreneurs in scientific fish farming, hatchery management, and fisheries business development.

Our programs combine hands-on field exposure, modern scientific techniques, and real-time farm operations, making them highly effective and industry-relevant.

Flagship Training Programs

1. Advanced Fish Breeding & Hatchery Management Program:

Duration: 7–15 Days / 30 Days (Advanced)
Level: Intermediate to Advanced

 Course Modules

  • Selection of brood fish (Carps, Pangasius, Tilapia, Prawn)
  • Conditioning and nutrition of brooders
  • Sex differentiation and maturity stages
  • Hormonal induction (pituitary extract, synthetic hormones)
  • Breeding protocols for Indian Major Carps
  • Controlled breeding systems
  • Types of hatcheries (Chinese, circular, FRP tanks)
  • Water flow systems and aeration
  • Egg incubation techniques
  • Larval feeding strategies
  • Survival rate optimization
  • Nursery pond management
  • Identification of healthy seed
  • Disease prevention in hatcheries
  • Biosecurity measures
  • Cost estimation and ROI
  • Commercial hatchery setup
  • Government schemes and subsidies

Scientific Fish Farming & Pond Management

Modules

  • Site selection & pond construction
  • Stocking strategies (mono & polyculture)
  • Feed formulation and feeding schedules
  • Water quality monitoring (DO, pH, alkalinity)
  • Growth sampling & record keeping
  • Harvesting techniques

Duration: 3–7 Days

Duration: 5–10 Days

Freshwater Prawn Culture (Scampi Training)

Modules:

  • Biology and life cycle of prawns
  • Hatchery vs grow-out systems
  • Stocking density and feeding
  • Disease management
  • Integrated fish-prawn farming

Duration: 3–5 Days

Fish Processing & Value Addition (FISHBITE)

Modules

  • Post-harvest fish handling
  • Hygienic processing techniques
  • Cold chain and storage systems
  • Product development (fillets, pickles, ready-to-eat)
  • Branding, packaging & marketing

Duration: 2–3 Days

Aquaculture Entrepreneurship & Business Planning

Modules
  • Business model development
  • Project report preparation
  • Cost-benefit analysis
  • Market linkage & e-commerce (FISHBITE)
  • Government funding schemes
  • Customized Training for Farmer Groups & NGOs
  • University Student Internships (B.F.Sc / M.F.Sc)
  • Exposure Visits (1–2 Days)
  • Women Entrepreneurship Programs
  • Practical demonstrations in ponds & hatchery
  • Live breeding operations
  • Hands-on participation
  • Classroom sessions + field exposure
  • Case studies & success models
  • Previously Conducted Training Programs
Sultan Fish Seed Farm has successfully conducted numerous training programs, including:
  • Training for progressive fish farmers from Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh.
  • Capacity-building programs for fisheries students (B.F.Sc & M.F.Sc).
  • Demonstration programs on induced breeding and hatchery management.
  • Workshops on fish processing and value addition (FISHBITE model).
  • Government-supported training initiatives for rural youth and entrepreneurs.
  • 500+ farmers trained
  • 200+ students provided practical exposure.
  • Multiple successful hatchery and farming startups established by trainees
  • Modern fish hatchery systems.
  • Demonstration ponds for multiple species
  • Processing & cold storage units
  • Classroom & training hall
  • On-site accommodation (limited seats)

Fee Structure

Program Duration Fee (INR):

  • Fish Farming Training – 3 Days – ₹3,000
  • Hatchery & Breeding  – 7 Days  – ₹8,000
  • Advanced Hatchery Program – 30 Days – ₹25,000
  • Prawn Culture Training – 5 Days  – ₹6,000
  • Processing & Value Addition  – 3 Days – ₹4,000
  • Entrepreneurship Program  – 2 Days – ₹2,500
  • Internship (Students) : 1–3 Months : ₹5,000 – ₹15,000

Note:

  • Accommodation & food may be charged separately
  • Group discounts available
  • Special rates for students & institutions
  • Certification

All participants receive an official Training Certificate from Sultan Fish Seed Farm, enhancing their professional credibility.

Training Application Form


📞 Contact Us

Head Office

Sultan Fish Seed Farm, Karnal, Haryana

Email

training@sultanfishfarm.com


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At Sultan Fish Seed Farm, we don’t just train—we create skilled aquaculture professionals and successful entrepreneurs.