CIBA Shrimpapp

CIBA Shrimpapp is an advanced offline Chrome extension created by scientists at ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA), Chennai. It serves shrimp farmers, entrepreneurs, and extension personnel by providing detailed technical information and real-time advisories on Pacific white shrimp farming. The app includes several key modules:

• Better Management Practices (BMP): Covers best practices on site selection, pond design, feeding, health management, and record keeping with clear illustrations.
• Input Calculators: Enables users to calculate pond area, biomass, feed ration, mineral needs, and aeration requirements accurately.
• Disease Diagnosis: Helps identify probable shrimp diseases based on symptoms and offers guidance on managing health issues.
• Farm Risk Assessment: Evaluates production risks through a questionnaire and suggests management measures.
• Updates and Advisories: Provides real-time market information and technical updates.
• Government Regulations: Summarizes shrimp farming regulations with downloadable registration forms and lists of approved stakeholders.
• FAQ Module: Contains 115 shrimp farming questions across multiple topics with search and font customization.
• Post a Query: Allows users to send questions or images to experts and receive advice within two working days.

This app is an essential digital resource promoting environmentally sustainable, economically viable, and socially acceptable shrimp aquaculture practices in India and beyond.