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…
Puducherry, Feb 13 (IANS) Puducherry is set to reposition its traditional fishing community at the heart of a modern, export-driven marine economy, with Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Friday outlining an ambitious plan to transform fishers into entrepreneurs and global seafood exporters. Addressing the valedictory session of the two-day International Workshop on Marine Fisheries Value Chain in the Bay of Bengal Region with Puducherry as the destination, the Chief Minister said a combination of C…
Puducherry, Feb 12 (IANS) Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan on Thursday said the union territory has the potential to emerge as a major marine export gateway of India and evolve into a model marine economy, provided it strengthens value addition and modernises fisheries infrastructure.Inaugurating a two-day international workshop on ‘Marine Fisheries Value Chain in the Bay of Bengal Region: Puducherry as Destination’, he highlighted the UT’s strategic advantages — its coastline, p…
Kochi, Feb 3 (IANS) The towering skeleton of a 14-metre-long Bryde’s whale and the haunting songs of marine mammals recorded deep underwater emerged as star attractions at the open house exhibition organised by the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) as part of its 79th Foundation Day celebrations held here.The whale skeleton, recovered from a Bryde’s whale that stranded on Kozhikode beach in October 2023, drew large crowds and left visitors visibly awestruck.Displayed…
Kochi, Jan 30 (IANS) Driven by rising domestic consumption, expanding industrial applications and favourable policy tailwinds, India is poised to emerge as a major force in the global seaweed economy over the next two decades, experts said on Saturday at the seventh India International Seaweed Expo and Summit held at the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). The two-day expo and summit, jointly organised by the Indian Chamber of Commerce, CMFRI and the Central Salt and Mari…
Kochi, Jan 21 (IANS) India is gearing up to position itself as a key player in the global seaweed economy, with stakeholders set to chart a comprehensive roadmap at the 7th India International Seaweed Expo & Summit, scheduled for January 29–30 in Kochi.The two-day event, hosted by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), aims to foster collaboration, technology transfer, and sustainable development across the seaweed sector.Top officials from the Ministry of Agricultur…
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 12 (IANS) In a significant push to unlock its vast blue economy potential, the Lakshadweep administration is preparing to roll out a comprehensive road map aimed at promoting entrepreneurship, technological advancement and large-scale investments in the fisheries and mariculture sectors.Addressing stakeholders on the sidelines of the ongoing Matsya Mela in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep Fisheries Secretary Raj Thilak, IFS, outlined a series of strategic initiatives focussed on strengthening t…
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…