A three-day long capacity building training programme on Recent Advances in Aquaculture for Increasing Fish Productivity through Polyculture of Fishes’, organized by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra East Siang, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Central Agriculture University, Pasighat for the state’s Agricultural Field Assistants concluded here on Friday. The training aimed at acquainting the Agricultural Field Assistants with recent advances in field of aquaculture for increasing fish productivity and develop master trainers for promoting economically viable and environmentally sustainable technology for livelihood and nutritional security which encompasses rational utilization of available resources of the farm. In the inaugural session of the programme, Dean of College of Horticulture and Forestry, CAU, Pasighat, Dr. BN Hazarika apprised the farmers about the role of fishery sector in achieving nutritional and livelihood security in the state. He also highlighted importance of balance diet in reducing malnutrition, enhancing food security and income generation. Associate Professor MAP, College of Horticulture and Forestry, CAU, Pasighat, Dr. TS Mehra and KVK East Siang Subject Matter Specialist (Fisheries), SM Hussain also shared their views and experiences on prospects of Aquaculture in the state. During the training emphasis was given on different aspect of integrated farming viz. aquaculture, integrated fish- cum-animal husbandry farming, off season vegetable production, different integrated models, water and soil quality analysis, bee keeping and farm mechanization. A day-long exposure visit to adjoining integrated farming system unit at Jonai, Assam was also organized for exposing the Agricultural Field Assistants to different models prevalent in the system.