The Department of Aquaculture, Sacred Heart College (Autonomous), in association with STEM Systems, is organizing a hands-on training programme on Mud Crab Fattening on 28 October 2025, at Marian Hall from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The event is supported by the Institution’s Innovation Council (Ministry of HRD Initiative) and the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC) under the Kerala Startup Mission.

This programme aims to introduce participants to practical crab farming systems and fattening techniques, helping them understand both the scientific and entrepreneurial aspects of modern crab aquaculture.

Resource Persons
🔹 Mr. Arundas N H, CEO, STEM System Pvt. Ltd.
– Young Student Entrepreneur Vision Awardee, CIFE Mumbai
– Best Fish Farmer Awardee, Govt. of Kerala
– CEO of Kerala Fisheries Department’s Best Startup 2024
– Innovator of vertical and hanging crab fattening systems and Aquamin artificial saline water technology

🔹 Ms. Aswathy T, Director, STEM System Pvt. Ltd.
– Specialist in hatchery and farmer training programmes
– Trained over 4,000 farmers across India through STEM’s aquaculture innovation initiatives

Training Highlights

• Introduction to mud crab biology and farming potential

• Crab fattening systems: Bucket, RAS, and Hanging units

• Water quality management and feeding practices

• Demonstration of Aquamin brackish water salt system

• Entrepreneurship opportunities in crab farming