Gujarat State Biotechnology Mission (GSBTM), Gandhinagar
Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of Gujarat
Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of Gujarat
Recruitment of JRF for SEAWEED CULTIVATION PROGRAM GUJARAT COAST
Introduction Seaweeds
are simple plants of the sea. They are primitive plants without root
and shoot system and widely distributed in the oceans from the tidal
level to considerable depths, floating freely or attached to substrate
with hold fast. Seaweeds are wonder plants of the sea since they are
efficient converters of solar energy through constant nourishment of the
surrounding seawater and some of them grow faster than anything on
earth. In the sunlit surface wasters of the sea they grow 14 to 16 times
their original weight during a 45days growth period. Therefore, wet
farming is getting extended to the vast areas of the open oceans.
Seaweeds are popularly called “Sea vegetables” and rich in minerals and vitamins.
Therefore,
seaweeds are considered as medical food of the 21st century. They also
provide a strong base for growth promoters of several plants and
expected to be the major source of biofertilizers to start organic
agricultural revolution in the century.
Seaweeds
are found to be one of the major source of bioactive compounds and have
yielded molecules for anti- HIV drugs and other dreadful disease.
Seaweed products such as agar, align and carrageenan have innumerous
applications in the food, beverages, pharmaceutical, chemical, cosmetic
and textile industries.
Seaweeds have been in
talks after the Tsunami, that brought in massive destruction in India.
Under the schemes for rehabilitation of the coastal poor, self-help
groups were formed, and coastal poor were trained to grow and process
seaweeds, to earn a sizable living of INR 10,000/- per family per month.
The techno-economic feasibility of this activity has been proven beyond
doubt on the Tamil Nadu coast.
Gaps The
Gujarat coast has been studied for the varsity of seaweeds, and nearly
153 species of seaweeds are found on this coast. Many of these seaweeds
are indigenous to this
coast, and some of them are also seasonal drifts on to the shores of Gujarat. Data is available about the types of seaweeds on the coast of Gujarat, but, the R&D initiatives on
various aspects of these seaweeds, to reap the best benefits of seaweeds needs to be taken up.
coast, and some of them are also seasonal drifts on to the shores of Gujarat. Data is available about the types of seaweeds on the coast of Gujarat, but, the R&D initiatives on
various aspects of these seaweeds, to reap the best benefits of seaweeds needs to be taken up.
Seaweed
cultivation of Kappaphycus sp. has been undertaken on the Tamil Nadu
coast of India, and the results have been extremely encouraging. The
cultivation program has been able to provide an extra income of Rs.
10,000/- per family, or more, and thisbrought a relief post tsunami
effects. However, other indigenous species of seaweeds
are yet to be tested for their cultivability and utility.
are yet to be tested for their cultivability and utility.
Kappaphycus
cultivation needs, access to seed material, a thorough understanding of
its cultivation practice, technique of harvesting, quality control,
storage, networking with other relevant agencies for marketing, selling
etc. Once the basic culture is established and one or two cycles are
over, the individuals can undertake the process repetitively and
successive cycles. The technique is simple but needs continuous
monitoring. It also needs awareness about potential, market and uses of
seaweeds amongst the coastal farmers.
Experience & pilot project
GSBTM has started promotion of Kappaphycus on Gujarat coast from 2010.
The results on few of the sites have been very encouraging, and GSBTM
intends to scale up this activity at other sites. It includes screening
of various coastal sites in Gujarat, for assessing the possibilities of
kappaphycus cultivation.
Project GSBTM
believes that Kappaphycus cultivation initiatives on the Gujarat coast
might be of great importance and success. It would help supplementary
income source for the coastal poor and help enhance the living standard
at the lowest level. GSBTM also intends to evaluate and establish the
techno-economic feasibility of Seaweed Cultivation on Gujarat coast,
through this extension program, apart from promoting income generation
for the coastal poor.
GSBTM is attempting to address the vast area of seaweed research, in a wholesome manner. The proposed approach is as below:
Sr. No. Problem category Problem/ issue
1. Short term ( 1-3 years)
Identifying newer sites along the Gujarat coast, to promote cultivation Scaling up cultivation at promising sites
The project work would include: 1. Selection of new sites along the Gujarat coast for Kappaphycus cultivation
2. Networking with the local fishermen to conduct experimental studies
3. Floating of 1-5 experimental rafts for Kappaphycus, at the selected site(s) with help of the GSBTM Resource Person and local fishermen
4. Constant interaction with the fishermen for supervision of the experimental projects
5. Scale up of the cultivation activity at all the feasible sitesThe job responsibilities of the
2. Networking with the local fishermen to conduct experimental studies
3. Floating of 1-5 experimental rafts for Kappaphycus, at the selected site(s) with help of the GSBTM Resource Person and local fishermen
4. Constant interaction with the fishermen for supervision of the experimental projects
5. Scale up of the cultivation activity at all the feasible sitesThe job responsibilities of the
Field Officer
1. Travelling across the Gujarat coast to identify feasible sites for Kappaphycus cultivation
2. Staying at site for execution of experimental projects
3. Networking with local fishermen to conduct experimental projects
4. Assistance to conduct literature survey and developing experimental project for seaweed cultivation of newer species
5. Overall co-ordination of the program
2. Staying at site for execution of experimental projects
3. Networking with local fishermen to conduct experimental projects
4. Assistance to conduct literature survey and developing experimental project for seaweed cultivation of newer species
5. Overall co-ordination of the program
Eligibility of Applicant M.Sc. Biotechnology/Microbiology/Biochemistry or M.E. Biotech.
Fluency in spoken Gujarati.
Readiness to travel extensively all over the Gujarat coast and stay in rural accommodations.
Readiness to travel extensively all over the Gujarat coast and stay in rural accommodations.
Salary Structure INR 14,400/- consolidated
Last date for receipt of Application 8th July, 2014. Application has to reach in 6 copies, with one copy of self attested certificates.
Date of Interview
Will be communicated through the email id submitted in the application form.
Will be communicated through the email id submitted in the application form.
Tenure of the Project The
JRF will be recruited initially for 11 months and depending upon the
performance the contract will be extended for the project period.
Candidates
interested to work sincerely & arduously for the entire tenure, may
only apply for the position, to Mission Director, Gujarat State
Biotechnology Mission, Block # 11, 9th Floor, Udyog Bhavan, Gandhinagar.
The envelope carrying the application should be superscribed as
APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF JRF FOR SEAWEED CULTIVATION
PROGRAM.Govt. of Gujarat G uj ar at S tate B io tec h no lo gy Mi ss i
on [GS BTM] Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat
Block 11, 9th Floor, Udyog Bhavan Gandhinagar-382 017, Gujarat :
079-232 52197/64 (Dir) Fax: 079-232 52195 Email: GujaratBiotech@gmail.com
Candidates
interested to work sincerely & arduously for the entire tenure, may
only apply forthe position, to Mission Director, Gujarat State
Biotechnology Mission, Block # 11, 9th Floor, Udyog Bhavan, Gandhinagar.
The envelope carrying the application should be superscribed as
APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF JRF FOR SEAWEED CULTIVATION PROGRAM.
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