Single Window facility for accepting applications and the fees under RTI
CMFRI has introduced a single window facility for accepting applications along with fees from general public under the Right to Information Act, 2005. All the applications pertaining to CMFRI under RTI Act will be received at the Institute Reception Counter. The official at the reception counter will arrange for issue of acknowledgement of the letter & the fee in consultation with the Public Information Officer.
| First Appellate Authority | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name of the Officer | Designation | Telephone No. | Email Address |
| Dr. Somy Kuriakose | Principal Scientist | 0484 2394867 (Office Extn. No. 229) 9446375363 (Mobile) | somy.kuriakose@icar.org.in somycmfri@gmail.com |
| Central Public Information Officer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name of the Officer | Designation | Telephone No. | Email Address |
| Shri. P. Muraleedharan | Senior Administrative Officer | 8277605517 | muraleedharan.p@icar.org.in |
| Nodal Officer, RTI | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name of the Officer | Designation | Telephone No. | Email Address |
| Dr. Rekha J. Nair | Principal Scientist | 9446415736 | rekha.j@icar.org.in |
| Transparency Officer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Name & Official Address | Telephone No. | E-mail Address | |
| Dr. Suresh Babu P. P. Principal Scientist, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, P.B. No. 1603, Ernakulam North P.O. Kochi - 682018 | 0484 2394867 (Extn.- 470) 8374043777 (Mobile) |
sbabu78@yahoo.com | |
| Assistant Public Information Officers of CMFRI | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sl. No. | Name of the Officer | Designation | Telephone Nos. |
| 1. | Dr. K. Vinod | Principal Scientist, & Head, Mandapam R.C of CMFRI | 04573-241443 / 241456 |
| 2. | Dr. Joe K. Kizhakudan | Principal Scientist & Head, Visakhapatnam R.C. of CMFRI | 0891-2543793 / 2509298 |
| 3. | Dr. Swathilekshmi P. S. | Principal Scientist & SIC, Veraval R.S. of CMFRI | 02876-231865 / 232649 |
| 4. | Dr. Loveson Edward S. | Senior Scientist & SIC, Tuticorin R.S, of CMFRI | 0461-2322374 / 2320274 |
| 5. | Dr. Sujitha Thomas | Principal Scientist & Head, Mangalore R.C. of CMFRI | 0824-2424152 / 2424061 |
| 6. | Shri. Nakhawa Ajay Dayaram | Scientist & SIC, Mumbai R.S. of CMFRI | 022-22845260 / 22822653 |
| 7. | Dr. B. Santhosh | Principal Scientist & Head, Vizhinjam R.C. of CMFRI | 0471-2480224 / 2480324 |
| 8. | Dr. A. K. Abdul Nazar | Principal Scientist & SIC, Madras R.S. of CMFRI | 044-24617264 / 24617317 |
| 9. | Dr. C. Kalidas | Principal Scientist & SIC, Karwar R.S. of CMFRI | 08382-221371 / 225165 |
| 10. | Dr. Anulekshmi Chellappan | Senior Scientist & SIC, Calicut R.S. of CMFRI | 0495-2382033 / 2382011 |
| 11. | Dr. Shinoj Subramanian | Programme Coordinator/Senior Scientist, KVK of CMFRI, Narakkal | 0484-2492450 |
| 12 | Shri. Sunil A. T. | Assistant Administrative Officer | 0484 2394357 |
Circulars/Orders related to RTI
- Implementation of the provisions of Section 4 of RTI Act, 2005
- Amendment to RTI Rules
- Directive of the Central Information Commission for time-bound implementation of the provisions of Section 4 of RTI Act, 2005 - role and job chart of Transparency Officer
- Directive of the Central Information Commission for time-bound implementation of the provisions of Section 4 of RTI Act, 2005
- Important Decisions of Central Information Commission
- Guide on the Right to Information Act, 2005
- Right to Information Act, 2005
- Right to Information (Regulation of Fee and Cost Rules), 2005
RTI Proactive Disclosure under Scetion 4(1)(b) of the RTI Act
| Sl. No | Details of disclosure | |
| 1 | Organization and Function | |
| 1.1 | Particulars of its organization, functions and duties [Section 4(1)(b)(i)] | |
| 1.1.1 | Name and address of the Organization | ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi - Head Quarter Post Box No. 1603, Ernakulam North P.O., Regional Centres and Regional Stations The Institute has four Regional Centres and seven Regional Stations undertaking location specific research. (A) Regional Centres 1. Mandapam (Year of establishment-1949, converted to Regional Centre in 1971) (B) Regional Stations 1. Mumbai (1947) (C) Field Centres 1. Quilon |
| 1.1.2 | Head of the Organization | Director, ICAR-CMFRI |
| 1.1.3 | Vision, Mission and Key objectives |
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| 1.1.4 | Function and duties | The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is one of the constituent units of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), an autonomous organization being a society registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 and financed wholly by grant from Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Agricultural Research & Education), Govt. of India. The CMFRI was established by the Govt. of India under the Ministry of Agriculture during 1947. As per the Resolution dated 11/09/1967 of Govt. of India, the administrative control of this Institute and its Centres has been transferred to the ICAR Society with effect from 01/10/1967. The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), one of the eight national fisheries research institutes under ICAR, through its research and developmental activities in marine fisheries during the last five decades has been able to sustain the marine fish production through development and implantation of resource management strategies and policy advisories to the Govt. of India for fisheries governance. The Institute has been responsible for developing time series data base on marine fish production from the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the country, their biology, distribution, abundance, fishery forecast, potential yield, stock assessment and in formulating management measures for sustainable production. The Institute has successfully addressed issues of ecosystem health, biodiversity conservation and coastal pollution. The technologies developed for tissue culture, culture of finfishes, pearls, mussels, clams, crabs, lobsters, sea cucumber and seaweeds and other cultivable organisms in open seas have opened avenues for entrepreneurship development, increased production, employment generation, women empowerment, uplift of the fisher folk and growth of the fishing industry. The credit for earning substantial foreign exchange through large-scale shrimp farming in the country is fully owing to the adoption of the hatchery technologies for shrimps developed by the Institute. The coastal mariculture development through bivalve farming is the outcome of CMFRI technology dissemination. The HRD and out-reach extension programmes of the Institute have an enduring brand identity. The CMFRI, with the following mandate, has a vision to ensure equitability and sustainability of the resources.
The Institute is having six divisions to undertake multi-disciplinary research in Capture and Culture fisheries. The divisions are:
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| 1.1.5 | Organization Chart | |
| 1.1.6 | Any other details the genesis, inception, formation of the department and the HoDs from time to time as well as the Committees/Commissions constituted from time to time have been deal | The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is one of the constituent units of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), an autonomous organization being a society registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 and financed wholly by grant from Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Agricultural Research & Education), Govt. of India. The CMFRI was established by the Govt. of India under the Ministry of Agriculture during 1947. As per the Resolution dated 11/09/1967 of Govt. of India, the administrative control of this Institute and its Centres has been transferred to the ICAR Society with effect from 01/10/1967. |
| 1.2 | Power and duties of its officers and employees [Section 4(1) (b)(ii)] | |
| 1.2.1 | Powers and duties of officers (Administrative, financial and judicial) | CMFRI is a unit of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Director of CMFRI exercises the powers as delegated by the Governing Body of ICAR and by Government of India for Head of Departments. |
| 1.2.2 | Power and duties of other employees | As per the Delegation of Powers approved by the ICAR, New Delhi and as re-delegated by the Director. |
| 1.2.3 | Rules/ orders under which powers and duty are derived and exercised | As per the Orders of GoI and ICAR |
| 1.2.4 | Work allocation | As per the Organisation and Management rules prescribed by ICAR |
| 1.3 | Procedure followed in decision taking process [Section 4(1)(b)(iii)] | |
| 1.3.1 | Process of decision making - Identify key decision making points | Process of decision making Identify key decision making points
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| 1.3.2 | Final decision makinq authority | Director, ICAR-CMFRI / DG, ICAR |
| 1.3.3 | Related provisions, acts, rules etc. | As per the rules and guidelines issued by the Goverment of India and approved by ICAR from time to time |
| 1.3.4 | Time limit for takinq a decision, if any | At the earliest |
| 1.3.5 | Channel of supervision and accountabilitv | HODs, Sr. Adm. Officer, Director |
| 1.4 | Norms for discharge of functions [Section 4(1)(b)(iv)] | |
| 1.4.1 | Nature of functions/ services offered | Research |
| 1.4.2 | Norms/ standards for functions/ service delivery | As per ISO 9001:2015 (Certificate No. KDACQ202404145) standards |
| 1.4.3 | Process by which these services can be accessed | Through online By sending request to the Direcor, ICAR-CMFRI by post/ by hand |
| 1.4.4 | Time-limit for achieving the targets | Since the mandate is purely based on science and research, no specific time line can be provided |
| 1.4.5 | Process of redress of grievances | Grievance Committee has been constituted for addressing grievances of all the staff of ICAR-CMFRI at the Institute level |
| 1.5 | Rules, regulations, instructions manual and records for discharging functions[Section 4(1) (b)(v)] | |
| 1.5.1 | Title and nature of the record/ manual/instruction. | All the Administrative, Finance, and HRD Sections have duly filed and maintained their respective sectional documents and records, along with the relevant references and correspondence for official record and future reference |
| 1.5.2 | List of rules, regulations, instructions manuals and records |
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| 1.5.3 | Acts/ Rules manuals etc. | As above |
| 1.5.4 | Transfer policy and transfer orders | As per ICAR guidelines and orders issued from time to time |
| 1.6 | Categories of documents held by the authority under its control[Section 4(1)(b) (vi)] | |
| 1.6.1 | Categories of documents | Records are being kept at this institute as per the GoI guidelines |
| 1.6.2 | Custodian of documents/categories | Administration / Sections |
| 1.7 | Boards, Councils, Committees and other Bodies constituted as part of the Public Authority [Section 4(1)(b)(viii)] | |
| 1.7.1 | Name of Boards, Council, Committee etc. |
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| 1.7.2 | Composition | |
1.7.3 | Dates from which constituted |
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| 1.7.4 | Term/ Tenure | As per iCAR bye laws/guidelines |
| 1.7.5 | Powers and functions | As per iCAR bye laws/guidelines |
| 1.7.6 | Whether their meetings are open to the public? | No |
| 1.7.7 | Whether the minutes of the meetings are open to the public? | No |
| 1.7.8 | Place where the minutes if open to the public are available? | NA |
| 1.8 | Directory of officers and employees [Section 4(1) (b) (ix)] | |
| 1.8.1 | Name and designation | Please contact 0484 2394357 / director.cmfri@icar.org.in for any information |
| 1.8.2 | Telephone, fax and email ID | |
| 1.9 | Monthly Remuneration received by officers & employees including system of compensation [Section 4(1) (b) (x)] | |
| 1.9.1 | List of employees with Gross monthly remuneration | Remuneration received by staff of CMFRI HQ for the month of September 2026 |
| 1.9.2 | System of compensation as provided in its regulations | As per GoI/ICAR Guidelines |
| 1.10 | Name, designation and other particulars of public information officers[Section 4(1) (b) (xvi)] | |
| 1.10.1 | Name and designation of the Public Information Officers (PIOs), Assistant Public Information Officer(s) & Appellate Authority | First Appellate Authority: Dr. Somy Kuriakose, Principal Scientist, 0484 2394867 (Office Extn. No. 229), 9446375363 (Mobile), somy.kuriakose@icar.org.in, somycmfri@gmail.com Central Public Information Officer: Shri. P. Muraleedharan, Senior Administrative Officer, 8277605517, muraleedharan.p@icar.org.in Assistant Central Public Information Officer: Shri. Sunil A. T., Assistant Administrative Officer, 0484 2394357 |
| 1.10.2 | Address, telephone numbers and email ID of each designated official. | ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi Post Box No. 1603, Ernakulam North P.O., First Appellate Authority: 0484 2394867 (Office Extn. No. 229), 9446375363 (Mobile), somy.kuriakose@icar.org.in, somycmfri@gmail.com Central Public Information Officer: 8277605517, muraleedharan.p@icar.org.in Assistant Central Public Information Officer: 0484 2394357, thank6.sun@gmail.com |
| 1.11 | Number of employees against whom disciplinary action has been proposed/ taken (F No. 1/6/2011- IR dt. 15.4.2013) | |
| 1.11.1 | Number of employees against whom disciplinary action has been (i) Pending for minor penalty or major penalty proceedings | NIL |
| 1.11.2 | (ii) Finalised for minor penalty or major penalty proceedings | NIL |
| 1.12 | Programmes to advance understanding of RTI (Section 26) | |
| 1.12.1 | Educational programmes | NIL |
| 1.12.2 | Efforts to encourage public authority to participate in these proqrammes | NIL |
| 1.12.3 | Training of CPIO/APIO | NIL |
| 1.12.4 | Update & publish guidelines on RTI by the Public Authorities concerned | Yes, from time to time |
| 1.13 | Transfer policy and transfer orders [F No. 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.4.2013] | |
| 1.13.1 | Transfer Policy And Transfer Orders [F No. 1/6/2011- IR Dt. 15.4.2013] | As per ICAR guidelines and orders issued from time to time |
| 2 | Budget and Programme | |
| 2.1 | Budget allocated to each agency including all plans, proposed expenditure and reports on disbursements made etc. [Section 4(1)(b)(xi)] | |
| 2.1.1 | Total Budget for the public authority | Rs.3486.00 lakhs (B.E) |
| 2.1.2 | Budget for each agency and plan & programmes | CMFRI, Main – Rs.2916.00 lakhs (B.E) |
| 2.1.3 | Proposed expenditures | Rs.3350.00 lakhs |
| 2.1.4 | Revised budget for each agency, if any | CMFRI, Main – Rs.2900.00 lakhs (R.E) |
| 2.1.5 | Report on disbursements made and place where the related reports are available | ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi - Details of Institute Govt. Grant expenditure for the year 2025-26 |
| 2.2 | Foreign and domestic tours (F.No. 1/8/2012- IR dt. 11.9.2012) | |
| 2.2.1 | Budget | NIL |
| 2.2.2 | Foreign and domestic Tours by ministries and officials of the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government and above, as well as the heads of the Department - (a) Places visited, (b) The period of visit, (c) The number of members in the official delegation, (d) Expenditure on the visit | Details of the foreign Deputation at ICAR-CMFRI At no cost to ICAR/CMFRI/DARE |
| 2.2.3 | Information related to procurements- (a) Notice/tender enquires, and corrigenda if any thereon, (b) Details of the bids awarded comprising the names of the suppliers of goods/ services being procured, (c) The works which such procurement or works contract is to be executed. | (a), (b), (c) & (d) - Inputs |
| 2.3 | Manner of execution of subsidy programme [Section 4(i)(b)(xii)] | |
| 2.3.1 | Name of the programme of activity | NIL |
| 2.3.2 | Objective of the programme | NA |
| 2.3.3 | Procedure to avail benefits | NA |
| 2.3.4 | Duration of the programme/ scheme | NA |
| 2.3.5 | Physical and financial targets of the programme | NA |
| 2.3.6 | Nature/ scale of subsidy /amount allotted | NA |
| 2.3.7 | Eligibility criteria for grant of subsidy | NA |
| 2.3.8 | Details of beneficiaries of subsidy programme (number, profile etc) | NA |
| 2.4 | Discretionary and non-discretionary grants [F. No.1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.04.2013] | |
| 2.4.1 | Discretionary and non-discretionary grants/ allocations to State Govt./ NGOs/other institutions | NIL |
| 2.4.2 | Annual accounts of all legal entities who are provided grants by public authorities | |
| 2.5 | Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits of authorizations granted by the public authority[Section 4(1) (b) (xiii)] | |
| 2.5.1 | Concessions, permits or authorizations granted by public authority | NIL |
| 2.5.2 | For each concession, permit or authorization granted - (a) Eligibility criteria, (b) Procedure for getting the concession/ grant and/ or permits of authorizations, (c) Name and address of the recipients given concessions/ permits or authorizations, (d) Date of award of concessions/ permits of authorizations | NA |
| 2.6 | CAG & PAC paras [F No. 1/6/2011-1dt. 15.4.2013] | |
| 2.6.1 | CAG and PAC paras and the action taken reports (ATRs) after these have been laid on the table of both houses of the parliament. | |
| 3 | Publicity and Public interface | |
| 3.1 | Particulars for any arrangement for consultation with or representation by the members of the public in relation to the formulation of policy or implementation there of [Section 4(1)(b) (vii)] [F No 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.04.2013] | |
| 3.1.1 | Relevant Acts, Rules, Forms and other documents which are normally accessed by citizens | Published in the institute website |
| 3.1.2 | Arrangements for consultation with or representation by - (a) Members of the public in policy formulation/ policy implementation, (b) Day & time allotted for visitors, (c) Contact details of Information & Facilitation Counter (IFC) to provide publications frequently sought by RTI applicants | (a) Consultations with relevant stakeholders are undertaken, as and when required, in accordance with the nature and requirements of the matters concerned. (b) As per their convenient time (c) The Public Relations Officer is available for the service of people and to guide them to the concerned officials including the Officer in Charge of RTI. Shri M. P. Paulton Public Relations Officer Phone - 9995992477 |
| 3.1.3 | Public- private partnerships (PPP)- Details of Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), if any | NIL |
| 3.1.4 | Public- private partnerships (PPP)- Detailed project reports (DPRs) | NIL |
| 3.1.5 | Public-private partnerships (PPP)- Concession agreements. | NIL |
| 3.1.6 | Public- private partnerships (PPP)- Operation and maintenance manuals | NIL |
| 3.1.7 | Public- private partnerships (PPP) - Other documents generated as part of the implementation of the PPP | NIL |
| 3.1.8 | Public- private partnerships (PPP) - Information relating to fees, tolls, or the other kinds of revenues that may be collected under authorisation from the government | NIL |
| 3.1.9 | Public- private partnerships (PPP) -Information relating to outputs and outcomes | NIL |
| 3.1.10 | Public- private partnerships (PPP) - The process of the selection of the private sector party (concessionaire etc.) | NIL |
| 3.1.11 | Public- private partnerships (PPP) - All payment made under the PPP project | NIL |
| 3.2 | Are the details of policies / decisions, which affect public, informed to them[Section 4(1) (c)] | |
| 3.2.1 | Publish all relevant facts while formulating important policies or announcing decisions which affect public to make the process more interactive - Policy decisions/ legislations taken in the previous one year | NIL |
| 3.2.2 | Publish all relevant facts while formulating important policies or announcing decisions which affect public to make the process more interactive- Outline the Public consultation process | |
| 3.2.3 | Publish all relevant facts while formulating important policies or announcing decisions which affect public to make the process more interactive- Outline the arrangement for consultation before formulation of policy | |
| 3.3 | Dissemination of information widely and in such form and manner which is easily accessible to the public [Section 4(3)] | |
| 3.3.1 | Use of the most effective means of communication - Internet (website) | Information is disseminated through the Institute’s official website (www.cmfri.org.in), its official social media platforms, newspapers and Eprints@CMFRI, the Institute’s digital repository for the dissemination and preservation of research outputs. |
| 3.4 | Form of accessibility of information manual/ handbook [Section 4(1) (b)] | |
| 3.4.1 | Information manual/handbook available in electronic format | |
| 3.4.2 | Information manual/handbook available in printed format | Marine Fisheries Information Services CMFRI Newsletter - Cadalmin |
| 3.5 | Whether information manual/handbook available free of cost or not [Section 4(1) (b)] | |
| 3.5.1 | List of materials available Free of cost | Materials are available at Eprints@CMFRI |
| 3.5.2 | List of materials available at a reasonable cost of the medium | Materials are available at Eprints@CMFRI |
| 4 | E-Governance | |
| 4.1 | Language in which Information Manual/Handbook available [F No. 1/6/2011-IR dated 15.04.2013) | |
| 4.1.1 | Hindi | Yes |
| 4.1.2 | English | Yes |
| 4.1.3 | Vernacular/Local Language | NA |
| 4.2 | When was the information Manual/Handbook last updated?[F No. 1/6/2011-IR dt 15.4.2013] | |
| 4.2.1 | Last date of Annual updation | |
| 4.3 | Information available in electronic form[Section 4(1)(b)(xiv)] | |
| 4.3.1 | Details of information available in electronic form | |
| 4.3.2 | Name/ title of the document/record/ other information | |
| 4.3.3 | Location where available | |
| 4.4 | Particulars of facilities available to citizen for obtaining information [Section 4(1)(b)(xv)] | |
| 4.4.1 | Name & location of the faculty | Library and Documentation Centre, Ground Floor,CMFRI Hqrs building, Ernakulam North P.O, Kochi-682018 Eprints@CMFRI (electronic repository of ICAR CMFRI) Online Public Access Catalog Virtual tour of CMFRI Library https://www.cmfri.org.in/library/ |
| 4.4.2 | Details of information made available | Books and documents available for reference Published documents by CMFRI authors are made available in public domain Catalog of books and other reference materials at CMFRI Library 360 degree camera view of the Library provides a visual walkthrough to the public |
| 4.4.3 | Working hours of the facility | 9 AM - 5.30 PM all working days |
| 4.4.4 | Contact person & contact details (Phone, fax email) | Mr Arun Surendran P S, 0484-2394867/Extn.218, Email: cmfrilibrary@gmail.com |
| 4.5 | Such other information as may be prescribed under Section 4(i) (b) (xvii) | |
| 4.5.1 | Grievance redressal mechanism | |
| 4.5.2 | List of completed schemes/projects/programmes | |
| 4.5.3 | List of schemes/projects/programme underway | |
| 4.5.4 | Details of contracts entered into including name of the contractor. Amount of contract and period of completion of contract | |
| 4.5.5 | Annual Report | |
| 4.5.6 | Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) | |
| 4.5.7 | Any other information such as – (a) Citizen’s Charter , (b) Result Framework Document (RFD), (c) Six monthly reports (d) Performance against the benchmarks set in the Citizen’s charter | |
| 4.6 | Receipt & Disposal of RTI applications & appeals [F.No. 1/6/2011-IR dated 15.04.2013] | |
| 4.6.1 | Details of applications received and disposed | |
| 4.6.2 | Details of appeals received and orders issued | |
| 4.7 | Replies to questions asked in the Parliament [Section 4(1) (d)(2)] | |
| 4.7.1 | Details of questions asked and replies given | |
| 5 | Information as may be prescribed | |
| 5.1 | Such other information as may be prescribed [F.No. 1/22016-IR dt. 17.08.2016, F. No. 1/6/2011-IR dated 15.04.2013) | |
| 5.1.1 | Name & details of - (a) Current CPIOs & FAAs, (b) Earlier CPIO & FAAs from 1.1.2015 | |
| 5.1.2 | Details of third party audit of voluntary is closure -(a) Dates of audit carried out, (b) Report of the audit carried out | (a) 2025 (b) Report for the year 2024-2025 is published on the website. The details can be found in the website https://www.cmfri.org.in/right-to-information |
| 5.1.3 | Appointment of Nodal Officers not below the rank of Joint Secretary/ Additional HoD - (a) Date of appointment , (b) Name & Designation of the officers | |
| 5.1.4 | Consultancy committee of key stake holders for advice on suo-motu disclosure - (a) Dates from which constituted, (b) Name & Designation of the officers | |
| 5.1.5 | Committee of PIOs/FAAs with rich experience in RTI to identify frequently sought information under RTI - (a) Dates from which constituted, (b) Name & Designation of the Officers | |
| 6 | Information Disclosed on own Initiative | |
| 6.1.1 | Item / information disclosed so that public have minimum resort to use of RTI Act to obtain information | All pertinent information pertaining to the research programmes and allied activities undertaken by the Institute are in fulfilment of its mandated objectives. |
| 6.2 | Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) is followed (released in February, 2009 and included in the Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedures (CSMOP) by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance and Pensions, Govt. Of India) | |
| 6.2.1 | Whether STQC certification obtained and its validity | Action under process. HTTPS certificate is obtained. |
| 6.2.2 | Does the website show the certificate on the Website? | NA |
The particulars of its organisation, functions and duties:
Background Information
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is one of the constituent units of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), an autonomous organization being a society registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 and financed wholly by grant from Ministry of Agriculture (Department of Agricultural Research & Education), Govt. of India.
The CMFRI was established by the Govt. of India under the Ministry of Agriculture during 1947. As per the Resolution dated 11/09/1967 of Govt. of India, the administrative control of this Institute and its Centres has been transferred to the ICAR Society with effect from 01/10/1967.
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), one of the eight national fisheries research institutes under ICAR, through its research and developmental activities in marine fisheries during the last five decades has been able to sustain the marine fish production through development and implantation of resource management strategies and policy advisories to the Govt. of India for fisheries governance. The Institute has been responsible for developing time series data base on marine fish production from the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the country, their biology, distribution, abundance, fishery forecast, potential yield, stock assessment and in formulating management measures for sustainable production.
The Institute has successfully addressed issues of ecosystem health, biodiversity conservation and coastal pollution. The technologies developed for tissue culture, culture of finfishes, pearls, mussels, clams, crabs, lobsters, sea cucumber and seaweeds and other cultivable organisms in open seas have opened avenues for entrepreneurship development, increased production, employment generation, women empowerment, uplift of the fisher folk and growth of the fishing industry. The credit for earning substantial foreign exchange through large-scale shrimp farming in the country is fully owing to the adoption of the hatchery technologies for shrimps developed by the Institute. The coastal mariculture development through bivalve farming is the outcome of CMFRI technology dissemination. The HRD and out-reach extension programmes of the Institute have an enduring brand identity. The CMFRI, with the following mandate, has a vision to ensure equitability and sustainability of the resources.
Organizational set up
The Director is the Head of the Department (Institute). The Institute is having three Committees namely (1) Research Advisory Committee (RAC); (2) Institute Research Council (IRC); (3) Institute Management Committee (IMC) to guide the research and administration process through periodical meetings.
The Institute is having six divisions to undertake multi-disciplinary research in Capture and Culture fisheries. The divisions are:
- Fishery Resources Assessment, Economics and Extension Division: This Division estimates the marine fish landings of the country through a well established system of sampling procedures. The Division is collecting marine fish lading statistics from around 1500 landing centres peppered along Indian coast line. Undertakes research projects to assess the socio economic impact of new innovations, schemes and technologies. Also carries out projects on economics of production and marketing management including seafood trade.
- Finfish Fisheries Division: Undertakes research on pelagic resources like oilsardines, tunas and carries out research in demersal resources like seer fish, snappers, and pomfrets.
- Shellfish Fisheries Division: Undertakes research in molluscan resources like oysters, cephalopods and clams and carries out research projects on Crustacean resources like prawns and lobsters.
- Marine Biodiversity and Environment Management Division: Studies the environmental parameters of the ocean and the impact of environmental parameters on the fishery. Carries out research projects on resources like corals, sponges, and is maintaining a database and a repository of marine organisms for museum. Also focuses on conservation aspects of marine biodiversity.
- Marine Biotechnology, Fish Nutrition and Health Division: Takes up research projects on biotechnological aspects like gene sequencing, DNA bar coding, development of feed and related biotechnology aspects.
- Mariculture Divison: The Division focuses on the research on the culture of finfish and shell fishes. Demonstrates the concept of open sea cage farming and carries out research projects on this line. There are 25 scientists working in this Division
- Two Krishi Vigyana Kendras (KVK) attached to CMFRI are functioning at Narakkal (Ernakulam district) and Kavaratti (Lakshadweep). The KVKs imparts training in mariculture, agriculture, animal husbandry and other related subjects to fish farmers, agricultural farmers and farm women.
- To facilitate the research, HRD, extension and consultancy different cells are formed. The Priority setting, Monitoring and Evaluation cell (PME cell) is looking after the technical matters, processes the research project proposals and technical reports on the activities of the Institute..
- The Human Resource Development Cell (HRD Cell) is concentrating on organization of training for the staff members and coordinating the training programmes conducted/organized in the Institute.
- The Institute takes up short-term research projects on important and priority areas through ad-hoc research projects funded by the outside agencies-both national and international.
- The Consultancy Processing cell (CPC) processes the consultancy proposals to offer consultancy services to the Clients from both Government organizations and also private industrial units.
- The official language implementation and monitoring the use of Hindi in official dealings are done by the Official Language Implementation Cell (OLIC).
Regional Centres and Regional Stations
The Institute has four Regional Centres and seven Regional Stations undertaking location specific research.
(A) Regional Centres
1. Mandapam (Year of establishment-1949, converted to Regional Centre in 1971)
2. Visakhapatnam (1947, up graded to Regional Centre in 2001)
3. Mangalore (1957, up graded to Regional Centre in 2020)
4. Vizhinjam (1951, up graded to Regional Centre in 2020)
(B) Regional Stations
1. Mumbai (1947)
2. Veraval
3. Karwar (1948)
4. Calicut (1947)
5. Tuticorin (1948)
6. Chennai (1947)
7. Digha (2017)
(C) Field Centres
1. Quilon
2. Bhatkal
3. Goa
4. Ratnagiri
5. Alibag
6. Jamnagar
7. Kanyakumari
8. Pattukottai
9. Nagapattinam
10. Cuddalore
11. Ongole
12. Narsapur
13. Srikakulam
14. Puri
The Administration and Audit & Accounts units of the Institute functions with the following sections.
- Establishment I
- Establishment II
- Bills & Cash
- Coordination
- Purchase
- Inventory Management
- Audit & Accounts
- Estate and Maintenance
The common facilities available in the Institute are:
1. Agricultural Knowledge Management Unit (AKMU) : Management of the Internet, LAN connection and providing net work facilities
2. The Library and Documentation Unit manages the Central Library of the Institute and caters to the need of the staff members of the Institute. It also takes care of the publications of the Institute like MFIS, News Letter and Special Publications. Library provides reference facilities to research staff and students of the Institute as well as the visiting scientists both within and outside the country. Digital library through LAN and online access to over 36 subscribed journals and over 400 internet journals are freely available to the Scientists.
3. Research Labs: Provides centralized laboratory facilities for research projects of the Institute
4. Hatcheries: For maricuture work and coming under Mariculture Division
5. The Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) serves as an interphase between the farming community, entrepreneurs and the scientists of the Institute. The ATIC provides all current information on technologies, opportunities, latest advancements through interphase, discussions, seminars, exhibits, scientific literature, leaflets, and offers free or subsidized services in water analysis, disease treatment, prophylaxis management etc. Managed by the FRAEE Division.
6. Biodiversity Museum: A repository of marine flora and fauna.
7. Marine Aquaria:
Mandate of the Institute
- Monitor and assess the marine fisheries resources of the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) including the impact of climate and anthropogenic activity and develop sustainable marine fishery management plans.
- Basic and strategic research in mariculture to enhance production.
- Act as a repository of geospatial information on marine fishery resources and habitats.
- Consultancy services and human resource development through training, education and extension.
The powers and duties of its officers and employees:
The procedure followed in the decision making process, including channels of supervision and accountability:
The procedure indicating in Manual of Office Procedure (MOP) for decision making is complied with in the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Accordingly, Assistant Administrative Officer/Assistant Finance & Accounts Officer takes action with the help of staff (Assistant, UDC and LDC) posted in his Section in accordance with the departmental instructions prescribing the level of final disposal and channel of submission for each category of cases. The AAO/AFAO disposes cases at their level for which they are empowered and submits the file to the Administrative Officer/Finance & Accounts Officer who in turn submits the file which requires decision of higher authorities to Chief Administrative Officer/Chief Finance & Accounts Officer and they submits the file to the Director of the Institute.
The norms set by it for the discharge of its functions:
Efforts are made to deal with the cases as expeditiously as possible in accordance with the rules, regulations and other instructions issued from time to time. The time schedule for disposing of some of the cases is defined in the relevant rules/instructions.
The rules, regulations, instructions, manuals and records, held by it or under its control or used by its employees for discharging its functions:
- Establishment & Administration Manual
- Fundamental Rules & Supplementary Rules -I (General Rules)
- Fundamental Rules & Supplementary Rules - II (Traveling Allowance Rules)
- Central Civil Services (Leave Rules)
- General Financial Rules - 2005
- Delegation of Financial Powers Rules
- CCS (Pension Rules)
- Seniority & Promotion Rules
- Manual of Office Procedure
- Conduct Rules
- House Building Rules
- CCS (CCA) Rules
- Brochure on Verification of Character &Antecedents
- Instructions, guidelines etc. issued by the Department of Personnel & Training, Ministry of Finance etc. from time to time.
- Rules and Bye-laws of the ICAR Society
- Delegation of Powers
- ARS Rules
- Handbook on Technical Service Rules
- Recruitment Rules framed for different posts in ICAR
The particulars of any arrangement that exists for consultation with, or representation by the members of the public in relation to the formulation of its policy or implementation thereof:
Interaction with the public already exists through e-mail and "Enquiry" link in the website.
A statement of the boards, councils, committees and other bodies consisting of two or more persons constituted as its part or for the purpose of its advice, and as to whether meetings of those boards, councils, committees and other bodies are open to the public, or the minutes of such meetings are accessible for public:
- Institute Management Committee
- Research Advisory Committee
- Institute Research Council
- Institute Joint Staff Council
The minutes of the meetings of these committees are accessible to the public on request.
A directory of its officers and employees:
[Click to download the CMFRI Directory]
Monthly remuneration received by each of its officers and employees, including the system of compensation as provided in its regulations:
No. of employees against whom Disciplinary action has been proposed/taken [Section 4(2)]
The budget allocated to each of its agency, indicating the particulars of all plans, proposed expenditures and reports on disbursements made:
[Click to view the Expenditure Statement for the year 2024-2025]
[Click to view the Budget Allocation for the year 2025-2026]
[Click to view the budget allocation to CMFRI for previous years (in CMFRI Annual Reports)]
The manner of execution of subsidy programmes, including the amounts allocated and the details of beneficiaries of such programmes:
NIL
Particulars of recipients of concessions, permits or authorisations granted by it:
NIL
Report of third party audit of voluntary disclosure (2024-2025)
Details in respect of the information, available to or held by it. reduced in an electronic form:
| Sl.No. | Document type | In which Electronic format it is kept | Mode of retrieval | Officer in charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Annual Report | On website | Internet | Library Officer |
| 2. | Research Publications | On website | Internet | Library Officer |
| 3. | Other Periodic Publications | On website | Internet | Library Officer |
| 4. | Advertisements/Tenders | On website | Internet | Administrative Officer |
| 5. | Circulars | On website | Internet | Administrative Officer |
The particulars of facilities available to citizens for obtaining information, including working hours of a library or reading room, if maintained for public use:
The Library and Documentation Unit manages the Central Library of the Institute and caters to the need of the staff members of the Institute. It also takes care of the publications of the Institute like MFIS, News Letter, Special Publications, Bulletin & Annual Report. Library provides reference facilities to research staff and students of the Institute as well as the visiting scientists both within and outside the country. Digital library through LAN and online access to over 36 subscribed journals and over 400 International journals are freely available to the Scientists. Library books reference facility available to the public with a fee of Rs.30/- per month.
The names, designations and other particulars of the Public Information Officers:
See above.
1.3 Procedure followed in Decision Making Process
1.3.1 Process of Decision Making & Key Decision-Making Points
1.4 Norms of Discharge of Functions (Section 4(1)(b)(iv)):
1.4.1 Nature of Functions / Services Offered
1.4.2 Norms / Standards for Functions / Service Delivery
1.4.3 Process by Which These Services Can Be Accessed
1.4.4 Time-limit for Achieving the Targets
1.7 Boards, Councils, Committees and other Bodies constituted as part of the Public Authority
| Categories of documents held by the authority under its control | |
|---|---|
| Categories of documents | accession register of books at the Library,journel register |
| Custodian of documents | Librarian |
| 4.4 Particulars of facilities available to citizen for obtaining information | |
|---|---|
| Name and location of the faculty | Dr K S Sobhana (Principal Scientist and Scientist in Charge, Library and Documentation Centre); Library and Documentation Centre, ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi |
| Details of information made available | CMFRI Publications and books procured at the CMFRI Library |
| Working hours of the facility | 9.00 am to 5.00 pm on all working days. Digital resources are freely accessible at any time to all |
| Contact person and contact details | Arun Surendran P. S., Ph: 0484-2394867-Extn. 218/326; Email: cmfrilibrary@gmail.com |
| Sl No | Details of disclosure | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 3.3 | Dissemination of information widely and in such form and manner which is easily accessible to the public [Section 4(3)] | |
| 3.3.1 | Use of the most effective means of communication Internet (website) | Information disseminated through the official website of the institute www.cmfri.org.in, the social media platforms of the institute and through Eprints@CMFRI, a digital repository maintained at the institute. |
| 5.1 | Such other information as may be prescribed [F.No. 1/2/2016-IR dt. 17.8.2016, F No. 1/6/2011-IR dt. 15.4.2013] | |
| 5.1.1 | Name & details of - (a) Current CPIOs & FAAS, (b) Earlier CPIO & FAAs from 1.1.2015 | Published on the website https://www.cmfri.org.in/right-to-information |
| 5.1.2 | Details of third party audit of voluntary disclosure -(a) Dates of audit carried out, (b) Report of the audit carried out | Report published on the website. The details can be found in the website https://www.cmfri.org.in/right-to-information |
| 5.1.3 | Appointment of Nodal Officers not below the rank of Joint Secretary/ Additional HoD - (a) Date of appointment, (b) Name Designation of the officers | Nodal Officer (RTI) details published in the website |
| 6.1 | Item / information disclosed so that public have minimum resort to use of RTI Act to obtain information | |
| 6.1.1 | Item/information disclosed so that public have minimum resort to use of RTI Act to obtain information | All relevant information related to the research and related activities being carried out as per the mandate of the institute |
| 6.2 | Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW) is followed (released in February, 2009 and included in the Central Secretariat Manual of Office Procedures (CSMOP) by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions | Followed the GIGW standards in the design of CMFRI website. |
| 6.2.1 | Whether STQC certification obtained and its validity | Under processing. (HTTPS certificate is obtained) |
| 6.2.2 | Does the website show the certificate on the Website? | No |
