Mr. D. Majaw welcomed the participants and dignitaries for the day-long programme. He thanked ICAR-CIFRI for their effort for development of fisheries in the state including cage culture in Umiam reservoir. Dr. Pronob Das gave the opening remarks and explained the purpose of the programme. He informed that ICAR-CIFRI has commercialized CIFRI-GI cage, CIFRI- HDPE pen and CIFRI-CAGEGROW floating feed for openwaters. He said CIFRI-CAGEGROW floating feed can be effectively used for enclosure culture in openwaters as well as in pond aquaculture. He explained about different activities carried out by the Institute for development of openwater fisheries of Northeast region especially Meghalaya. Dr. S. Yengkokpam explained about the role fish feed in fish culture and different feeding methods along with the scientific merits of the CIFRI-CAGEGROW feed use. Dr. S. Borah informed the participants about the economics of CIFRI-CAGEGROW feed and other technologies developed for openwater fisheries of the region. He also explained the different aspects of scientific fish farming. During the interaction, participants interacted with the Scientists on different aspects of fisheries and aquaculture. The Scientists urged the participants to adopt scientific fish farming methods for higher production, enhancement of income and livelihood. They also urged the beneficiaries to share the feedback on performance of CIFRI-CAGEGROW feed.