Section 5 in Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies Act, 2010
5. Objectives of the University.
- The following shall be objectives of the University, namely :-(i)making provisions for imparting education in fisheries, ocean studies and other allied branches of learning and research scholarship;(ii)furthering the advancement of learning and conduct of research in fisheries, ocean studies and allied subjects;(iii)undertaking extension education programmes;(iv)to formulate new courses and curriculum in Fisheries and Ocean Studies sector in accordance with the technical advances in the respective fields;(v)to act as nodal agency to establish relationship with Institutions and Universities functioning in national and international level;(vi)to act as a centre of excellence having leading role for Human Resources Development in Fisheries and Ocean Studies sectors;(vii)to foster and encourage entrepreneurship in fisheries and ocean studies sector;(viii)to develop breeds and hybrids of ornamental fishes, prawns and oysters having features like production capacity, resisting power and good quality suitable to the environment of Kerala;(ix)to develop farming practices, fish feeds, fish disease control, resistant and vigilant steps suitable to the sustainable farming of ornamental fishes;(x)to preserve the fish bio-diversity of Kerala, to establish their intellectual property right to develop and utilize the possibilities of new technology like bio-technology;(xi)to conduct study and to record and preserve the study results relating to traditional fish technology, traditional knowledge, sustainable fish protection and to foster development;(xii)to strengthen research on fishing and related habitat and the relevant environmental factors; and(xiii)such other purposes as the University may deem necessary from time to time.
