Kochi, March 7 (IANS) On the shores of Kerala’s coastal villages, quiet stories of determination are steadily reshaping livelihoods.This International Women’s Day, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) is set to honour two such inspiring women, Sheeja Cylvi and K. S. Ramadevi Pramod, whose grit and enterprise have transformed modest beginnings into sustainable fisheries ventures.The recognition will be part of the institute’s International Women’s Day celebrations in Kochi…
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Thiruvananthapuram, March 4 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Minority Affairs George Kurian on Wednesday said the Centre’s Matsya Shakti project would play a transformative role in empowering coastal minority communities through structured skill development and fisheries-based livelihood support.He was inaugurating a training-cum-awareness programme under the initiative at the Vizhinjam Regional Centre of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research…
Kochi (Kerala), Feb 9 (IANS) In a significant boost to efforts aimed at restoring a rapidly declining estuarine resource, the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has successfully achieved induced breeding of the mangrove clam (Geloina erosa) under captive conditions.The scientific breakthrough is expected to mark a major milestone in developing community-managed estuarine aquaculture models that are closely integrated with mangrove conservation.Mangrove clams, commonly kno…
Kochi Jan 29 (IANS) India’s seaweed production has nearly tripled over the last decade, rising from 18,890 tonnes in 2015 to 74,083 tonnes in 2024, as the Centre positions the sector as a new pillar for coastal livelihoods and bio-based industries, Union Minister of State for Fisheries George Kurian said on Thursday.Addressing the 7th India International Seaweed Expo and Summit at the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) via video-conferencing, Kurian said India was poise…
Kochi, Jan 13 (IANS) The ‘Matsya Mela’ at Kavaratti concluded with a strong push for establishing an integrated fisheries hub in Lakshadweep, a step aimed at transforming the archipelago’s fisheries sector into a sustainable and high-value contributor to the island economy.The proposed hub is envisioned as a single-window platform to streamline fish marketing, strengthen the fisheries value chain, and enhance income and livelihood security for local fishing communities.Experts and stakeholders…
Kochi, Jan 6 (IANS) The Centre has called for a comprehensive scientific and socio-economic assessment before considering year-round integrated paddy–fish farming in Kerala’s ecologically sensitive Pokkali fields, signalling a cautious approach to policy changes that could have wide-ranging economic and environmental implications.Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Ramnath Thakur on Tuesday said a detailed study was essential to evaluate whether round-the-year fish far…
Kochi, Dec 31 (IANS) The ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR–CMFRI) observed “Swachhta Pakhwada” from December 16 to 31, undertaking a series of cleanliness drives, awareness programmes, and community engagement activities aimed at reinforcing the message that cleanliness is a shared social responsibility.As part of the fortnight-long campaign, CMFRI staff participated in organised cleanliness drives within and around institutional premises, alongside awareness sessions fo…