About Us
Genesis
Agency for Development of Aquaculture, Kerala (ADAK) is an autonomous body established on 24.05.1989 and registered under the Travancore-Cochin Literary Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act 1955, promoted by Department of Fisheries, Government of Kerala is constituted especially for the development of shrimp farming by channelizing Kuwait fund with technical consultancy of Aquatic Farms, Ohio, USA. It is the frontline Organization functioning for the Development of aquaculture and allied activities. The Agency is implementing various aquaculture development projects with the financial assistance of State and Central Government as well as other external funding sources. ADAK contributes income and employment opportunities to the farmers and thereby facilitates the development of fisheries by way of production, distribution and trade of variety of seeds, feeds and other allied accessories required for aquaculture.
Our Vision
Sustainable development of aquaculture for food & nutritional security, economic growth and employment generation.Our Mission
- Sustainable development of aquaculture through scientific management
- Ensure food & nutritional security by enhancing aquaculture production
- Promote economic growth by producing aquaculture material for export
- Create new employment opportunities
Objectives
- To develop aquaculture sector sustainably
- To formulate and implement aquaculture developmental projects
- To produce and distribute fish/shrimp seed & feed
- To conduct demonstration, feasibility study and cost benefit analysis
- To undertake technology acquisition
- To provide consultancy services for site selection, farm construction and its management
- To manage aquatic animal health
- To promote collaborative research programme for innovations
- To undertake training/ seminars/ workshops/ awareness programme
- To liaise with Govt, research institutes, financial institutes, insurance companies for solving issues faced by farmers.