Department of Fishery Extension, Economics & Statistics

INTRODUCTION

The study of Fisheries Extension, Economics & Statistics is very important aspect in the field of Fisheries science. Fisheries Extension education is an applied behavioural science dealing with the desirable changes in the behavioural complex of human beings, through various strategies and programmes, by applying the latest scientific and technological innovations whereas economics is a social science concerned with the factors that determine the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services and statistics is the study of the collection, analysis, interpretation, presentation and organization of data. Economics is a major force in deciding viability of operations of any fisheries activities. The knowledge of economic analysis helps to evaluate the viability of investment in fisheries and aquaculture and it determines the efficiency of resource allocation, improve existing management practices, evaluate new culture technology, assess market potential and identify areas in which research success would have high potential. The study of fisheries economics can provide a basis not only for decision making process of stakeholders of fisheries development process but also for identifying research priorities and for formulating public fisheries and aquaculture policies.

Initially the Department of Fisheries Economics and Management (FEM) and Department of Fisheries Extension Education (FEE) were two independent Departments in CFSc, AAU, Raha as well as all the fisheries institutes of India. The 5th Dean’s Committee, merging both the departments made a single department as Department of Fisheries Extension, Economics and Statistics (FEES) as single independent Department. The Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat agreed to follow the 5th Dean’s Committee report in toto for which the College has got an independent department as Fisheries Extension, Economics and Statistics (FEES).

STAFF PROFILE

Teaching Staff
Sl. No. Name Designation Email/ Phone no.
1 Prof. Pradeep Chandra Bhuyan Professor and HOD pradip.bhuyan@aau.ac.in
2 Dr. Manas Pratim Dutta Assistant Professor manaspratim.dutta@aau.ac.in
9864765934
3 Dr. Arnab Narayan Patowary Assistant Professor arnab.patowary@aau.ac.in
9954627875
4 Mrs. Kakoli Kashyap Assistant Professor kakali.kashyap@aau.ac.in
8638817808

THRUST AREAS OF RESEARCH

  • Development and assessment of effective extension methodologies for knowledge transfer to fishers and farmers.
  • Participatory extension models and stakeholder-driven approaches.
  • Use of ICTs (Information and Communication Technologies), mobile apps, and digital platforms in fisheries extension.
  • Strengthening Fisheries Advisory Services and Fish Farmer Field Schools (FFFS).
  • Economic evaluation of fisheries technologies, policies, and development programs.
  • Analysis of fish market dynamics, pricing, and demand-supply trends.
  • Value chain analysis of important fish and aquaculture commodities.
  • Strengthening fish marketing systems, cold chain logistics, and export competitiveness.
  • Socio-economic vulnerability assessment of fisher communities.
  • Adaptation and mitigation strategies for climate-resilient fisheries.
  • Cost-benefit analysis of different aquaculture systems (e.g., biofloc, RAS, integrated farming).
  • Impact assessment of schemes like PMMSY, RKVY, NFDB initiatives, and state programs.
  • Livelihood studies and socio-economic profiling of fishers and aquaculture farmers.
  • Gender roles and participation in fisheries and aquaculture.
  • Study of adoption behavior of fishers towards new technologies.
  • Identification of constraints and enablers in technology diffusion.

COURSES OFFERED

Under-graduate Course
Course No. Course Title Course Credit
Deeksha 112 Deeksharambha Induction-cum-Foundation course (2 weeks duration). 2 (0+2)
MDC 113 Farming Based Livelihood System 3 (2+1)
AEC 112 Communication Skills 2 (1+1)
FEES 313 Fisheries Economics 3 (2+1)
FEES 322 Fisheries Co-Operative and Marketing 2 (1+1)
MDC 123 Entrepreneurship Development and Business Management 3 (2+1)
MDC 223 Agriculture Marketing and Trade 3 (2+1)
FEES 212 Fisheries Extension 2 (1+1)
FEES 321 Fisheries Policy and Laws 1 (1+0)
FEES 323 Statistical Methods 3 (2+1)
VAC 223 Agriculture Informatics and Artificial Intelligence 3 (2+1)
AEC 122 Personality Development 2 (1+1)

 

Post-graduate programme: Common Courses
Course No. Course Title Course Credit
STAT 502 Statistical Method for Applied Sciences 1 (0+1)
CC 504 Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques 1 (0+1)
CC 505 Agricultural Research, Research Ethics and Rural Developments Programmes 1 (1+0)
CC 502 Technical Writing and Communication Skills 1 (0+1)
CC 501 Library and Information Services 1 (0+1)
CC 503 Intellectual Property and Its Management in Agriculture 1 (1+0)

 

Doctoral courses
Course No. Course Title Course Credit
STAT 511 Experimental Designs 1 (0+1)
CC 504 Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques 1 (0+1)
CC 505 Agricultural Research, Research Ethics and Rural Developments Programmes 1 (1+0)
CC 700 Research and Publication Ethics 1 (0+1)
CC 501 Library and Information Services  1 (0+1)
CC 502 Technical Writing and Communication Skills 1 (0+1)
CC 503 Intellectual Property and Its Management in Agriculture 1 (1+0)

EXTENSION PROGRAMME SUCH AS SEMINARS/ WORKSHOPS/ TRAINING/ FARMERS MEET ORGANIZED

Sl. no. Title Course director Duration and Date
1 Fish Culture Practices Dr. Pradip Chandra Bhuyan 1 Day (19.07.2024)
2 Farmer Scientist Interaction on National Fish Farmers’ Day Dr. Manas Pratim Dutta 1 Day (10.07.2024)

SEMINARS/ WORKSHOPS/ TRAINING/ FARMERS/ CONFERENCE/ SYMOSIUM ATTENDED BY THE FACULTIES/ STUDENTS

Sl. no. Faculty member Title Venue Date/ Days
1 Dr. Manas Pratim Dutta Advancing Innovations in Organic/ Natural Farming for Efficient Utilization of Natural Resources and Rural Livelihood Security College of Post Graduate Studies in Agricultural Sciences (CPGS-CAU), Barapani 01.02.2025 to 21.02.2025 (21 days)
2 Mrs. Kakoli Kashyap 18th Faculty Induction Programme (training) North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong 13.02.2025 to 15.03.2025

RADIO TALK/ TV TALK/ GUEST LECTURE DELIVERED BY THE FACULTIES

Sl. No. Faculty member Topic Venue Date/ Days
1. Mrs. Kakoli Kashyap Guest lecture on English Grammar for Class IX students Jatiya Nirman Mancha, Axom, Raha (Regd No. RS/ NG/ 254/T/83 of 2022-2023) 8th September, 2024

Notice Board

Walk-in-Interview for selection of candidates for the post of Un-skilled worker New Notice for Short Quotation for printing of 3 practical manual in English under the Department of Aquaculture, Fisheries Resource Management and Aquatic Environment Management under the ICAR Development Grabt 2023-24 of the College of Fisheries, AAU, Raha New Advertisement for the post of Aquatic Environment Management New