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Aquaculture Department
IAAS, Nepal
Involvement with AquaFish CRSP
 09/’11Aquaculture and Fisheries Collaborative Research Support
Program (AquaFish CRSP). IAAS-UM Collaborative Project, USAID Funded
 10/’09-09/’11. Aquaculture and Fisheries Collaborative Research Support
Program (AquaFish CRSP). IAAS-SOU Collaborative Project, USAID Funded
 05/’07-09/’09. Aquaculture and Fisheries Collaborative Research Support
Program (Aqua-Fish CRSP). IAAS-SFU Collaborative Project, USAID Funded.
 09/'04-05/'06.
Aquaculture Collaborative Research Support Program
(Aquaculture CRSP). IAAS-AIT Collaborative Project, USAID Funded.
 08/'01-07/'04.
Pond Dynamics/Aquaculture Collaborative Research
Support Program (PD/A CRSP). IAAS-AIT Collaborative Project, USAID
Funded.
Research Facility Development
 Cement ponds renovation- 18
 Earthen ponds construction – 22
 Lab Equipments
 Farm house cum working shed
 Feed Mill
 Store
Cement ponds
Earthen ponds
Farm house cum working shed
Feed Mill
Lab equipments
Store
Student support
 12 students have been supported.
 Narayan P. Pandit, MSc
Ravi Lal Sharma, MSc
Hare Ram Devkota, BSc
Kamala Gharti, MSc
Ram Bhajan Mandal, MSc
Ramesh Jaiswal, MSc
Shailesh Gurung, MSc
Rim Thapa, MSc
Prasanta Sapkota, MSc
Saddam Hussain, MSc
Nelson Pokhrel, MSc
Laxmi Karki, MSc
Publications
 8 papers in peer reviewed journals and proceedings
1. Shrestha, M.K., S. Rai and N.P. Pandit (2011). A Manual on Cage-Pond Integration
System. Aquaculture Department, Institute of Agriculture and Animal Science,
Rampur, Chitwan, Nepal. 31 p.
2. Shrestha, M.K., R.L. Sharma, K. Gharti, J.S. Diana (2011). Polyculture of sahar (Tor
putitora) with mixed-sex Nile tilapia. Aquaculture 319: 284-289. (doi:10.1016
/j.aquaculture. 2011.07.005)
3. Rai, A.K., M.K. Shrestha and S. Rai (2005). Cage cum pond fish production using
mixed sex Nile tilapia. Aquaculture Asia 3(3): 44-48.
4. Mandal, R.B., M.K. Shrestha, D.K. Jha, J. Pant and N.P. Pandit. 2011. Scaling up of
cage-cum-pond culture system of catfish and tilapia in cages in carp polyculture ponds.
In: L. Liping and K. Fitzsimmons (eds.) Better Science, Better Fish, Better Life:
Proceedings of 9th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA 9). pp.
372-380.
Publications (Contd…)
5. Shrestha, M.K., N.P Pandit, Y. Yang, C.K. Lin, and J.S. Diana. 2009. Integrated cagecum-pond culture system with African catfish (Clarias gariepinus) in cage and carps in
open pond. In Cage Aquaculture in Asia: Proceedings of the Second International
Symposium on Cage Aquaculture in Asia (ed. Y. Yang, X.Z. Wu and Y.Q. Zhou), pp 150161. Asian Fisheries Society, Manila, Philippines, and Zhejiang University, Hangzhou,
China.
6. Yi, Y., J.S. Diana, M.K. Shrestha and C. K. Lin (2004). Culture of mixed-sex Nile tilapia
with predatory snakehead. In: R. Boliver, G. Mair, K. Fitzsimons (eds.) New Dimension in
Farmed tilapia, Proceedings of 6th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture
(ISTA 6). pp. 544-557.
7. Pandit, N.P. and M.K. Shrestha, Y. Yi and J.S. Diana (2004). Polyculture of grass carp
and Nile tilapia with napier grass as the sole nutrient input in the subtropical climate of
Nepal. In: R. Boliver, G. Mair, K. Fitzsimons (eds.) New Dimension in Farmed tilapia,
Proceedings of 6th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA 6). pp. 558573.
8. Pandit, N.P. and M.K. Shrestha (2004). Grass carp and Nile tilapia polyculture: A low
cost fish culture practice for small farmers. Proceedings of the 5th National Animal
Science Convention. pp. 91-98.
Support for Presentation in Conference/Seminar/Worshop
 25 presentations have been supported.
1. Shrestha, M.K., S. Rai and Zachery Stepan. (2012). AquaFish CRSP Workshop on Value Chain
Analysis for Aquatic Products, 13-15 July 2012, Zanzibar Grand Palace Hotel, Malindi,
Stonetown, Zanzibar, Tanzania.
2. Mandal, R.B., M.K. Shrestha, D.K. Jha, J. Pant and N.P. Pandit. (2011). Scaling up of cage-cumpond culture system of catfish and tilapia in cages in carp polyculture ponds. 9th
International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA 9), 21-24 April 2011, Shanghai,
China.
3. Shrestha, M.K., G.P. Lamsal and N.P. Pandit. (2011). Growth assessment of asala
Schizothorax palgiostomus under captive condition. The 9th Asian Fisheries and
Aquaculture Forum, April 21-25, 2011, Shanghai, China.
4. Shrestha, M.K. (2011). Aquaculture and fisheries education in Nepal. The 9th Asian Fisheries
and Aquaculture Forum, April 21-25, 2011, Shanghai, China.
5. Pandit, N.P., M.K. Shrestha and M. Nakamura. (2011). Heat-induced germ cell loss in subadult Nile tilapia. 9th International Symposium on Tilapia in Aquaculture (ISTA 9), 21-24
April, 2011, Shanghai, China.
Support for Presentation……
(Contd……)
6. Shrestha, M.K., R. L. Sharma, Kamala Gharti, Y. Yi and J.S. Diana (2010). Polyculture of sahar
Tor putitora with mixed-sex Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus. Aquaculture 2010, March 15, 2010, San Diego, California, USA.
7. Shrestha M.K., R.C. Bhujel, H. R. Devkota (2010). Women in small-scale aquaculture in the
mid hills of Nepal. Aquaculture 2010, March 1-5, 2010, San Diego, California.
8. Shrestha, M.K. and R.L. Sharma (2009). Polyculture of Sahar (Tor putitora) with mixed-sex
Nile tilapia. AquaFish CRSP workshop, 8-9 July 2009, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai,
China.
9. Gharti, K. (2009). Field verification on Polyculture of Sahar (Tor putitora) with mixed-sex Nile
tilapia. AquaFish CRSP workshop, 8-9 July 2009, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai,
China.
10. Upadhyaya, K.K. (2009). Government Aquaculture Extension System in Nepal. AquaFish
CRSP workshop, 8-9 July 2009, Shanghai Ocean University, Shanghai, China.
11. Shrestha, M.K. and N.P. Pandit. (2008). Limnological characteristics and cage culture
practice in Indrasarobar reservoir of Nepal. Paper presented at World Aquaculture 2008,
19-23 May 2008 Busan Exhibition and Convention Center Busan, Korea, World Aquaculture
2008
Support for Presentation……
(Contd……)
12. Shrestha, M.K. (2007). Cage cum pond aquaculture system in Nepal. Paper presented at
Workshop on Aquaculture Collaborative Research Support Program, 16-21 October 2007,
Shaoyifu Academic Center, Hainan University, Haikou, Hainan, China.
13. Shrestha, M.K., J.D. Bista and Y. Yi. (2007). Performance of Tor putitora in sub tropical climate
of Nepal. Paper presented at 8th Asian Fisheries Forum. Asian Fisheries Society and Asian
Fisheries Society, Indian Branch, 20 - 23 November 2007, Kochi, India.
14. Bhujel R.C., M.K. Shrestha and J. Pant. (2007). Ethnic women in Aquaculture in Nepal: A
model for participatory research and development. Paper presented at 8th Asian Fisheries
Forum. Asian Fisheries Society and Asian Fisheries Society, Indian Branch, 20 - 23 November
2007, Kochi, India.
15. Shrestha, M.K. (2007). Cage cum pond integrated system for small farmers of Nepal. Paper
presented at Workshop on Cage cum Pond Integration System for Enhancing Fish
Productivity and Income to Small Farmers, 8 June 2007, Kathmandu, Nepal.
16. Shrestha, M.K., N.P. Pandit, Y Yi, C.K. Lin and J.S. Diana. (2006). Integrated cage-cum-pond
culture system with Clarias geriepinus in cages and carps in open ponds. Paper presented at
2nd International Symposium on Cage Aquaculture in Asia (CAA2) 3 – 8 July, 2006 Hangzhou,
China.
17. Batajoo, R.K., M.K. Shrestha (2005). Cage culture potential of Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus
mykiss) in Phewa lake of Pokhara Nepal. Paper presented at World Aquaculture 2005, 9-13
May 2005 Bali International Convention Centre Nusa Dua, Bali - Indonesia.
Support for Presentation……
(Contd……)
18. Shrestha, M.K., Y. Yi, J.S. Diana, C.K. Lin and N.P. Pandit (2004). Integrated cage-cum-pond culture
systems with high-valued Sahar Tor putitora in cages and low-valued carps in open ponds. Paper
presented at 7th Asian Fisheries Forum 04, The Triennial meeting of the Asian Fisheries Society,
30 November – 4 December 2004 Penang, Malaysia.
19. Yi, Y., J.S. Diana, M.K. Shrestha and C. K. Lin (2004). Culture of mixed-sex Nile tilapia with
predatory snakehead. Paper presented at ISTA 6, 12-15 September 2004, Manila, Philippines.
20. Pandit, N.P. and M.K. Shrestha, Y. Yi and J.S. Diana (2004). Polyculture of grass carp and Nile
tilapia with napier grass as the sole nutrient input in the subtropical climate of Nepal. Paper
presented at ISTA 6, 12-15 September 2004, Manila, Philippines.
21. Shrestha, M.K. and A.K. Rai (2004). Status of Nile tilapia culture in Nepal. Paper presented
at Workshop on Tilapia Culture in Bangladesh: Constraints and Potentials, 4-5 April, PD/A
CRSP, AIT, BAU and BFRF, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
22. Pandit, N.P. and M.K. Shrestha (2004). Grass carp and Nile tilapia polyculture: A low cost
fish culture practice for small farmers. 6th Nepal Animal Science Convention. Nepal Animal
Science Association (NASA), October 15-16, 2003, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Support for Presentation…… (Contd……)
23. Rai, A.K., M.K. Shrestha and S. Rai (2003). Cage cum pond production using mixed sex Nile
tilapia. 5th National Animal Science Convention. Nepal Animal Science Association (NASA),
October 15-16, 2003, Kathmandu, Nepal.
24. Pandit, N.P., M.K. Shrestha, Y. Yi, C.K. Lin and J.S. Diana (2003). Polyculture of grass carp and
Nile tilapia with napier grass as the sole nutrient input. Paper presented at Asian Pacific
Aquaculture Conference, September 22-25, 2003, Bangkok, Thailand.
25. Shrestha, M.K. (2002). Mixed sex Nile tilapia culture model for subtropical Nepal. Paper
presented at World Aquaculture Conference, April 23-27, 2002, Beijing, China.