CMFRI Seafood Festival Attracts Massive Crowds
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Synopsis
The three-day Matsya Mela at CMFRI commenced in Kochi, attracting food lovers and local farm product enthusiasts. Featuring diverse seafood dishes and an array of local farm goods, the event includes technology exhibits, buyer-seller meetings, and educational interactions.
Key Takeaways
- Matsya Mela showcases local seafood delicacies.
- Buyer-seller meetings facilitate trade opportunities.
- Ornamental fish exhibition draws considerable attention.
- Drones in agriculture presented at the event.
- Public access to CMFRI’s facilities and marine life exhibits.
Kochi, Feb 1 (NationPress) A three-day Matsya Mela (Seafood fair) commenced at ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) on Saturday, attracting seafood lovers and individuals interested in locally sourced farm varieties.
This seafood festival showcases delectable Kallummakkaya (green mussel) biryani, Sagara sadya, and an assortment of fish and prawn varieties, becoming the focal point of interest.
Local specialties such as pearl spot, squid, prawns, scientifically depurated live oysters, and a selection of sweets captivated visitors with their distinctive taste.
The Matsya Mela also includes buyer-seller meetings, technology exhibitions, workshops, and training sessions.
Attendees can buy locally sourced, authentic farm-fresh products brought in by various farmer producer organizations.
The offerings feature Alangad jaggery, moringa powder, millet nutritional mix, traditional sweets, pokkali varieties, banana halwa, mushroom, jackfruit, and tapioca value additions, along with spices, pickles, and honey.
This initiative aims to establish a market for these products and facilitate trade agreements.
Another attraction of the event is the exhibition of stunning ornamental fish in vibrant colors.
Species like Arowanas, Discus, Oscars, and numerous other captivating varieties are available for purchase.
Additionally, fingerlings of pearl spots and seeds and seedlings of vegetables and medicinal plants garnered significant attention.
An exhibition highlighting the potential use of drones in agriculture also drew crowds.
Experts demonstrated the applicability of drones to save time and costs while assessing crop losses.
CMFRI Director Grinson George noted that the technology exhibition exhibits the latest advancements in fisheries and related sectors developed by various research institutes.
As part of the open house, a special exhibition on the marvels of marine life will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday.
CMFRI's museum, marine aquarium, and various laboratories, which provide glimpses into the deep sea, will be accessible to the public.
Student-scientist interactions will also be conducted during this occasion.
