Project Title: Invitro AI-Based Prototype of Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) for Fish production through Recirculation of water &fishes in Tanks via Bridge System at Himalayan regions. Project Duration: 3 years duration Project Location: Faculty of fisheries Rangil, Skuast-Kashmir Project Team: 1. Dr. Ashfauq Farooq aga 2.Prof (Dr) Gohar Bilal Wani Contact Information: Faculty of Fisheries, skuast-kashmir Project Budget: Rs/=64,80000 lakh Project Team: P.I 1. Dr. Ashfauq Farooq Aga Assistant Prof cum Scientist Aquaculture Engineering Division of Fishery Engineering Faculty of fisheries Engineering, Rangil, Ganderbal Shere-Kashmir University of Sciences and Technology CO-PI: 2. Prof (Dr) Gohar Bilal Wani Professor Aquaculture Engineering Division of Fishery Engineering Faculty of fisheries Engineering, Rangil, Ganderbal Shere-Kashmir University of Sciences and Technology MENTOR Prof (Dr) Farooz Ahmad Bhat Dean Faculty Introduction Aquaculture has emerged as a significant contributor to global food security, providing an efficient means of producing high-quality protein. Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) are gaining popularity due to their potential to minimize water usage and environmental impact while maximizing fish production. This project aims to develop a prototype RAS that incorporates an innovative fish recirculation system via a bridge system, reducing stress on fish during transport and improving overall system efficiency. Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) have gained increasing popularity in recent years due to their potential to reduce water usage and environmental impact while maximizing fish production. This project aims to design, build, and test a prototype RAS for fish recirculation that incorporates an innovative bridge system for efficient fish transport within the facility. Aquaculture is a rapidly growing industry that plays a significant role in meeting the world's increasing demand for seafood. Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) are gaining popularity due to their sustainability, reduced water usage, and controlled environment for fish farming. This project proposes the development of a prototype RAS system incorporating a bridge recirculation mechanism, which allows efficient circulation and management of fish within the system. Project Objectives 1. Design and Engineering: Develop a detailed design of the RAS, including the recirculation components, water treatment systems, and the bridge system for fish transport. 2. Prototype Construction: Construct the RAS prototype according to the design specifications. 3. Operational Testing: Evaluate the performance of the RAS prototype through a series of operational tests, including water quality monitoring, fish growth assessment, and system efficiency analysis. 4. Sustainability Assessment: Assess the prototype's environmental sustainability and economic feasibility compared to traditional aquaculture systems. 5. Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation of the prototype design, construction, and testing processes. 6. Budgeting and Financial Analysis: Develop a detailed budget, including cost estimates for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of the RAS prototype. Design and construct a prototype Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) for fish production. 7. Implement a bridge system for efficient fish recirculation within the RAS. 8. Estimate the economic viability of scaling up the system for commercial aquaculture 9. Design and construct a prototype RAS a bridge recirculation system of water and fishes too. 10.Evaluate the feasibility of the prototype in terms of water efficiency, fish health, and cost-effectiveness. 11.Develop a budget for the construction and operation, seed certification and commercialization of the prototype RAS. Project Scope Design and Construction 1. System Design: Division of Fishery Engineering, Faculty of Fisheries Rangil, Skuast-Kashmir will design the prototype of invitro AI-based RAS bridge system. 2. Prototype Construction: Build a functional prototype of the invitro AI-based RAS system based on the design specifications. Project Activities Phase 1: Planning and Design (Month 1-3) 1.1. Conduct a thorough literature review on RAS and fish recirculation technologies. 1.2. Identify and procure necessary materials, equipment, and technologies for the prototype RAS. 1.3. Design the RAS layout, incorporating the bridge system for fish recirculation. 1.4. Develop a detailed project timeline and budget. Phase 2: Prototype Construction (Month 4-8) 2.1. Build the physical infrastructure of the RAS, including tanks, filtration systems, and the bridge system. 2.2. Install monitoring and control systems for water quality, temperature, and fish health. 2.3. Acquire and introduce fish species suitable for RAS. 2.4. Conduct initial system testing and adjustments as needed. Phase 3: Performance Evaluation (Months 9-12) 3.1. Monitor and record water quality parameters regularly. 3.2. Evaluate the effectiveness of the bridge system for fish recirculation. 3.3. Assess the health and growth of fish in the RAS. 3.4. Collect data on energy consumption and operational costs. Phase 4: Economic Viability Analysis (Month 13-15) 4.1. Analyse the data collected to determine the economic viability of the RAS prototype. 4.2. Estimate the potential for scalability to a commercial aquaculture operation. 4.3. Prepare a comprehensive report summarizing the project findings. Phase 5: Fish production and revenue generation: (Month 15-30) 4.2. Development of value chain by means of pure line trout fishes/carps and revenue generation period from AI- based RAS prototype fish bridge model. Budget Requirements The total budget for this project is estimated to be Rs/=64,80000 This budget will cover the following categories: 1. Infrastructure and Equipment: 2. Fish Procurement and Care: 3. Ai based Monitoring and Control Systems: 4. Labor and Expertise: 5. Data Collection and Analysis: 6. Miscellaneous Expenses: Feasibility Assessment 3. Water Efficiency: Measure and optimize water usage within the system. 4. Fish Health Assessment: Monitor fish health, growth, and stress levels in the RAS. 5. Cost Analysis: Assess the operational and maintenance costs of the prototype system. 6. Fish growth assessment: with the help of laser scale, we can measure growth of fish in tank itself. Budget Development 6. Budgeting: Create a comprehensive budget for the design, construction, and initial operation of the prototype invitro AI-based RAS. 7. Funding Strategy: Explore funding options, including grants, investors, or partnerships to secure necessary financial support. Methodology Design and Construction • Collaborate with civil Engineers experts and Aquaculture scientists to design the RAS system. • Source materials and construct the prototype RAS system with the bridge recirculation mechanism. • Implement automation and control systems for water quality and fish management. Feasibility Assessment • Monitor water usage and quality parameters, including pH, dissolved oxygen, ammonia, and nitrate levels. • Conduct regular fish health assessments, including growth rates, disease prevalence, and stress levels, growth measurement. • Analyse data to assess the prototype's feasibility and performance. Budget Development • Estimate the cost of materials, labour, and equipment for the prototype construction. • Project operational and maintenance costs for the initial phase. • Identify potential funding sources and develop a comprehensive budget plan. Timeline • Design and Construction: 2- year • Feasibility Assessment: 8- months • Budget Development: 2-months • Total Project Duration: 2- years Budget Requirements The estimated budget for this project is Rs/=64,80000 distributed as follows: 1. Design and Construction Building 1000 sq. Meter: Rs/=350,0000 • Materials: Rs/= 6,00000 • Labor: Rs/=15000×2×24=Rs/=7,20000 • Senior research fellow: 35000×1×24 months=8,40000 • Equipment: Rs/= 90,000 • Contingency: Rs/=50,000 2. Feasibility Assessment: Rs/100,000 • Water Quality Monitoring Equipment: Rs/= 30,000 • Fish Health Assessment: Rs/= 50,000 • Research Personnel: Rs/= 30,000 • Sensors and monitoring board: Rs/= 300000 • Data Analysis and Reporting: Rs/= 20,000 3. Budget Development and Planning: Rs/= 50,000 • Hiring a Budget Analyst: Rs/= 20,000 • Documentation and Reporting: Rs/=15,000 • Contingency: Rs/=15,000 4. Miscellaneous and Unforeseen Expenses: Rs/=50,000 5. Grand total: Rs/=64,80000 Conclusion The proposed project aims to create an Invitro AI- Based prototype of a Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) with a bridge recirculation system, assess its feasibility, and develop a comprehensive budget. This innovative RAS prototype has the potential to revolutionize the aquaculture industry by enhancing water efficiency, fish health, and cost-effectiveness. Securing funding for this project will be critical to its successful implementation and potential benefits to the aquaculture community. The Invitro AI-based prototype of a Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) with an integrated fish recirculation bridge system has the potential to revolutionize fish farming by improving efficiency, fish health, and sustainability in controlled conditions ( in vitro condition). This project seeks funding to develop and evaluate the prototype, paving the way for future innovations in aquaculture and will increase the valuable fish production in a controlled condition and definitely will help in protein hunger in the future as well as will increase the GDP of our country. Your support will contribute to the advancement of sustainable food production and environmental conservation. The Prototype of RAS for Fish Recirculation through a Bridge System project has the potential to revolutionize the aquaculture industry by improving water efficiency and fish transport within a recirculatory system. We believe that the innovative bridge system integrated into the RAS design will enhance fish health and reduce operational costs and environmental impact like conservation of sone important fish biodiversity through this project. Securing the necessary budget is critical to realizing the project's objectives, and we are committed to pursuing various funding avenues to make this vision a reality. For further information or inquiries regarding this project proposal, please contact agaashfauq@gmail.com . We look forward to the opportunity to discuss this project in more detail and explore potential partnerships and collaborations. For more details or to discuss this project further, please contact (Dr Ashfauq Farooq aga) Assistant Professor cum Scientist] at [Faculty of fisheries, SKUAST- Kashmir contact no 7006386878. Project in charge Signature Dr. Ashfauq Farooq Aga Assistant Prof cum Scientist Aquaculture Engineering Division of Fishery Engineering Faculty of fisheries Engineering, Rangil, Ganderbal Shere-Kashmir University of Sciences and Technology Dated:15/09/2023