In Pursuit of Development of Creativity in Students of Discipline of Fishery Science

Fisheries sector plays an important role in agrarian economy and nutritional security of India. There exists ample opportunity to enhance fish production adopting different scientific approaches. Development of knowledge and skill of fishery professionals is the key to meet the demand in national and international level. It can be well addressed by developing creativity amongest under graduate students in discipline of Fishery Science. Meta learning and conducive environment induce creativity. Important components of creativity are person, process, product and press (environment). Its assessment procedures and five levels in scientific model of creativity are discussed. Need of development of creativity in students in discipline of Fishery Science in present day context is narrated.