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…
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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…
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…