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ANNUANNUANNUANNUANNUAL REPORAL REPORAL REPORAL REPORAL REPORTTTTT2008-092008-092008-092008-092008-09

Network for Fish Quality Management & Sustainable Fishing (NETFISH)

(A registered society under MPEDA)

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Network for Fish Quality Management and

Sustainable Fishing (NETFISH)

Vallarpadam (PO), Ernakulam 682 504,

Kerala, India

Year : 2010

Tel : (91) 484 2100012

E mail : [email protected]

Web : www.netfishmpeda.org

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Annual Report 2008-09

CONTENTS

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1. The NETFISH 1

2. President 1

3. Executive Committee 1

4. Meetings 2

5. Office Structure 2

6. Action plan of NETFISH for the year 2008-09 3

7. Training programmes 3

8. Trainers training organized at CMFRI Kochi 41

9. Workshop on Co management in Fisheries 41

10. Training Programme at MANAGE Hyderabad 41

11. Publications 42

12. Audit Report 2008-09 43


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AC : Awareness Camp

AFT : Aqua Farm Trainings

C&SFT : Conservation and Sustainable Fishing Training

CCP : Coastal Cleanup Programme

DD : Door to Door awareness programmes

DFT : Dry Fish Training

Ex. : Exhibitions

FMT : Fish Market Training

FT : Fishermen Training

HCP : Harbor Cleanup Programmes

HDPE : High Density Poly Ethylene

HKD : Hygiene kit Distribution

MBCP : Mass Boat Cleanup Programmes

MC : Mass Communication

Ob. T : Onboard Training

PPCT : Pre Processing Centre Training

Sc. P : School Programmes

SP : Street Plays

Sp. : Sports

TT : Tuna Training


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Networ k for Fish Quality Management andSustainable Fishing (NETFISH) is a society under theaegis of the Marine Products Expor t DevelopmentAuthority (MPEDA), Kochi. The Society was registeredunder the Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific andCharitable Societies Registration Act, 1955 on01.06.2006 at Ernakulam. This society was formed witha view to organizing extensive training programmesamong fisher folk to improve their knowledge in fishquality management and sustainable fishing. The majorobjective of NETFISH is capacity building throughextension programmes among fishermen and other

workers in the fishing and fish processing sectors inareas such as quality management, post harvest handlingand conservation of fishery resources.

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Shri. Mohan Kumar I.A.S continued as the presidentof NETFISH during 2008-09.

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The Executive Committee of the society for the year2008-09 was reconstituted in the Second Annual GeneralBody Meeting held at MPEDA head quarters Cochin on11.07.2008. The new Executive Committee members ofNETFISH are given below.

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1 Shri. G. Mohan Kumar IAS President, NETFISH

2 Shri. B. Vishnu Bhat Director, MPEDA

3 Shri. Kuruvilla Thomas Director(M), MPEDA

4 Shri. J. Ramesh Secretary, MPEDA

5 Shri. Joy Ipe Kurian Jt. Director(Q.C.), MPEDA

6 Dr. Joice V. Thomas Chief Executive, NETFISH

7 Dr. Meena Kumari Director, CIFT

8 Shri. G. H. Manikfan Director, CIFNET

9 Shri. V. Vivekanandan Chief Advisor, SIFFS

10 Shri. T. M. Shivakumar Director, Ministry of Commerce and Industry

11 Shri. Anwar Hashim President, Seafood Exporters Association of India

12 Shri. Laxman Nayak Secretary, Coastal People Development, Association (CPDA)

13 Prof. Rajeswari Joshi Administrator, Sneha Kunja Trust, Honnavar, Karnataka

14 Dr. Lazarus Chairman, Institute for Environmental Research &

Social Education, Nagarcoil, Tamil Nadu.

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15 Shri. A. Dassu Secretary, District Fishermen Youth Welfare Association

(DYFWA), Gangavaram, Andhra Pradesh.

16 Shri. N. D. Kelkar Director, Janshikshan Sansthan (JSS),

Sindhudurg, Maharashtra.

17 Prof. Amalesh Choudhury Secretary, S.D. Marine Biological Research Institute,

Kolkata, West Bengal.

18 Shri. S. H. Sheikh President, Brackish Water Research Centre, (BWRC),

Surat, Gujarat.

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4.4.4.4.4. MeetingsMeetingsMeetingsMeetingsMeetings

The Annual General Body meeting was held atMPEDA head quar ters, Cochin on 11.07.2008. TheMonitoring Committee consisting of Secretary MPEDAand JD (QC) met 9 times during the year and scrutinized

the monthly activities of NETFISH. The ExecutiveCommittee met thrice during 2008-09. First meeting washeld at SIFFS, Thiruvananthapuram on 21.06.2008.Second and third meetings were held at MPEDA headquar ters, Cochin on 03.11.2008 and 05.03.2009respectively.

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6.6.6.6.6. Action plan ofAction plan ofAction plan ofAction plan ofAction plan of NETFISH f NETFISH f NETFISH f NETFISH f NETFISH for 2008-09or 2008-09or 2008-09or 2008-09or 2008-09

A target of 2400 programmes was set for NETFISHfor the year 2008-09 and all the regions except

Maharashtra where the State Coordinator resignedduring the fiscal year achieved the target. The details oftargets set for each state is given below in the table.

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Kochi 170 20 50 240

Kollam 170 20 50 240

Chennai 170 20 50 240

Tuticorin 170 20 50 240

Kolkata 150 20 50 20 240

Vishakapatanam 130 20 50 20 20 240

Veraval 150 20 50 20 240

Bhubaneswer 150 20 50 20 240

Mangalore 130 20 50 20 20 240

Goa 50 10 20 80

Mumbai 120 10 30 160

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NETFISH successfully completed 2702 trainingprogrammes organized in all maritime states of Indiaduring 2008-09. In order to augment its outreach, specialprogrammes such as street plays, free medical camps,harbour cleanup programmes, processions, etc., on fishquality management and sustainable fishing were alsoconducted. NETFISH developed and used variouseffective extension tools like documentaries, animation

films, leaflets, posters and radio programmes to addvariety to the conventional trainings. NETFISH officialsand member NGOs were trained frequently on relevantareas by organizing various trainer’s trainingprogrammes and workshops to impart quality trainingto fishermen. During 2008-09 NETFISH covered 9 statesand 53 districts of India by organizing 8 types of regulartraining programmes and five types of specialprogrammes. Table 3 represents the types and numberof training programmes conducted by NETFISH.


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1 Harbor/landing centre trainings 1264

2 Conservation and sustainable fishing trainings 513

3 Dry fish trainings 92

4 Onboard trainings 108

5 Aqua farms trainings 33

6 Pre-processing trainings 281

7 Mass communication 33

8 Street plays 261

9 Fish market trainings 9

10 Medical camps 10

11 School programmes 23

12 Tuna handling trainings 39

13 Processions/ rallies 4

14 Harbour cleanup programmes 7

15 Mass boat cleanup programmes 2

16 Door to door awareness programmes 15

17 Sports 2

18 Coastal cleanup programmes 2

19 Exhibitions 4

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All the regions except Maharashtra, where the StateCoordinator resigned during the year under review, couldachieve more than the target of 240 programmes.

NETFISH has studied in detail the general fish qualitymanagement standard of each state and identified thebottom level problems in this area. Based on the cultural,educational and social diversity of each state NETFISHhas modified its training programmes in a way to suitthe local need of the beneficiaries. All the tools developedby NETFISH, such as documentaries, leaflets, posters

and animation films, were produced in ten differentlanguages of the country. As each state has its ownproblems regarding fish quality management andconservation of fishery resources, NETFISH gave primeimportance to identify these lacunas. The details ofprogrammes conducted by NETFISH in each state follow.

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Kerala, situated in the Southwest part of India, hasa slender stretch of land with a long surf beaten coast


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on the western side and a lush green mountain rangeon the eastern side. The state has a coastline of 590km and the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) extends upto 200 nautical miles far beyond the continental shelf,which covers an area of 218536 sq km provideopportunities in traditional fishing in inshore waters fromages. Technological interventions such as mechanizationin the 1950’s and the motorization in the 1980 causedseveral changes in fishing methods along the Keralacoast. The mechanized sector plays an important role inthe fishery of Kerala contributing to about 66 percentfollowed by the motorized sector contributing 27 per centand the ar tisanal sector contributing 7 percent. TheMarine fisheries are at cross roads now. The inshorewaters are under heavy or excessive fishing pressures.Most of the resources are already optimally exploited.

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1. In Kerala, especially in the southern coastal districts,thousands of unauthorized peeling sheds arelocated and no data was available on the statusand its number.

2. Hut peeling in Ambalapuzha and Sakthikulangaracreated many quality problems in the seafoodexport.

3. Floor peeling is a common menace in Aroor region.

4. Auctioning fish on the sandy beach in Vizhinjamand coastal districts of Alappuzha created qualityproblems.

5. In Anchuthengu and Vizhinjam region, fisherwomenwere found mixing fish with sand for sale.

6. Fishermen were found degilling fish directly on thesand in Thottapally, Arattupuzha and Kallickadregion of Alappuzha district.

7. Lack of adequate infrastructural facilities in manyof the fishing harbours of Kerala.

8. Juvenile fishing was noticed in southern coastaldistricts.

9. Mini trawling was rampant in Purakkad region.

10. Lack of awareness regarding the sustainablefishing.

11. Uncontrolled increase in fishing effort.

12. Increasing number of fishing crafts and gears.

13. Mesh size regulation were not followed.

14. Lenient implementation of the MFRAs

NETFISH organized training for fishermen in a needbased manner and a total number of 614 trainingprogrammes were conducted throughout Kerala during2008-09 which consists of 118 training programmes inthe pre processing centers, 386 programmes in landingcenters and harbours, 58 resource conservation trainingprogrammes, 21 onboard training programmes, 29mass communication and 60 street plays.

In addition to the above mentioned programmes, adetailed survey was conducted in Arattupuzha, Purakkad,Thottapally, Trikkunnapuzha, Ambalapuzha, Aroor andEzhupunna to identify the number of peeling sheds ineach of these panchayats, its owner and status. A studyalso was conducted to acquire information on the presentstatus of harbours and landing centers of the entirecoastal belt of Kerala.

Regular mass communication programmes wereconducted in Munambam fishing harbour and as a resulthygienic condition of the harbour has improvedconsiderably. NETFISH State Coordinator could establisha good relation with the stake holders of the harbourand could visit the harbour at least twice a month. InTrichur district Nattika, Munakkakadav, Chavakkad andVadanapally landing centers were visited regularly. Theselanding centers are now under the constant supervisionof NETFISH State Coordinator. Even though good catchesare obtaining from places like Ashanpady, Chettypadi,Alungal, Parapanangady, Vadikkal, Pallivalappu,Moonnankallu, Aryan Kadappuram of Malappuramdistrict even for export, no proper infrastructural facilitiesare available to manage the catch in these areas in ascientific manner. Regular training programmes wereconducted in these areas and as a result substantialimprovements could be achieved.


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Kollam 30 20 9 30 89

Alappuzha 70 36 30 136

Ernakulam 18 15 29 62

Kasargode 25 3 28

Kozhikode 126 5 131

Trichur 45 45

Malappuram 31 31

Kannur 16 4 20

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A total of 118 pre-processing centre trainingprogrammes were conducted during 2008-09. Thesetrainings were mainly concentrated at small scale peeling

centres of Arattupuzha, Kallickad, Valiazheekal,Pathiyankara, Thrikkunnapuzha, Purakkad, Punthala andAmbalapuzha, in Alapuzha district, Sakthikulangara ,Kavanadu, Chavara, and Aayirumthengu in Quilon districtand Aroor, Ezhupunna and Thoppumpady in Ernakulamdistrict where hut peeling is very common.


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There are 95 small scale peeling sheds located fromPurakkad to Valiazheekal region. All do floor peeling andwith out required basic infrastructural facility. Suchunhygienic outfits creates quality problem in theinternational market. Based on the survey conducted bythe NETFISH, two wards of Ambalapuzha panchayat werefound suitable for constructing a common PPC to begina step towards eradicating hut peeling from this region.A series of discussions were made with Panchayat andMatsyafed officials for finding out a suitable land forconstructing the common PPC. After continuousdiscussions and efforts, 40 cents of land was found outat the rate of Rs.40000/cent and it was purchased andregistered by Seafood Exporters Association of Keralain which construction of the Common PPC was started.Ambalapuzha hut peeling is a curse in the seafoodindustry. As per the survey, there are 60 small scalepeeling sheds with more than 50 workers in each peelingsheds.

There are about 1000 women peeling workers inand around the Sakthikulangara harbour and for thatthere is no organised set up. They purchase raw materialsfrom the Sakthikulangara harbour and doing peeling atplaces which are convenient for them. By taking this pointinto consideration, NETFISH made a series of discussionswith harbour and Matsyafed officials for getting suitableland for constructing a common PPC. Finally, HarbourEngineering Division of Sakthikulangara provided about1 acre land for the construction of common PPC.Matsyafed took over this project and foundation stonewas laid by Shri. S. Sharma, Hon. Fisheries Minister ofKerala.

In Aroor region, there are 38 pre-processing centersof which 32 had availed the subsidy of MPEDA and havingminimum required facilities such as raw material receivingstation, chill room, changing room, pre-processing hall,ETP even though they were not using tables for peeling.They all were warned and were given proper training onthe negative impacts of floor peeling and as a resultthey started using tables.

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NETFISH conducted mainly two types of fishermentraining programmes.

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NETFISH started conservation training programmesfrom the year 2008. A total of 69 programmes wereconducted during 2008-09 and 11 villages viz.Arattupuzha, Thrikkunnapuzha, Purakkad, Cheriazheekal,Sakthikulangara, Thoppumpady, Alappad, Adimalathura,Pulluvila, Vizhinjam and Anchuthengu were selected forconservation training programmes. Fishermen atVizhinjam were found using gill nets and long line forfishing which is not harmful to the marine ecosystemand juvenile fishes.However, they were informed to followresponsible fishing practices by using sufficient meshsizes in their gills nets as mentioned in the KMFRA rulesand regulations. Purakkad, Arattupuzha andThrikkunnapuzha villages of Alappuzha were selectedas NETFISH villages where more emphasis will be givento implement co-management councils.

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Landing centre/ harbour based trainings were mainlyconducted at places such as Vizhinjam, Poovar, Pulluvila,Anchuthengu, Sakthikulangara, Azheekal, Kallickad,Arattupuzha, Thrikkunnapuzha, Pallana, Purakkad, andThoppumpady. A total of 317 training programme wereconducted during the period of April 2008 to March2009.

A study was conducted in the harbours of southerndistricts of Kerala such as Vizhinjam, Muthalapozhy,Sakthikulangara, Kayamkulam and Thottapally regardingthe prevailing situations to facilitate the financial supportfrom NFDB for infrastructure development in theseharbours. Hygeinic condition of the Vizhinjam harbour


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was very poor and fishermen were directly put thematerial on floor for auctioning. A total of 25 extensiontraining programmes were conducted at Vizhinjamharbour for fishermen, boat owners and auctioneers withthe intention to change this practice. As a result theyestablished a system of using plastic sheets to keep fishfor auction and putting sufficient ice for preserving fish.

In Anchuthengu, fisherwomen were used to mix fishwith sand for sale. NETFISH conducted 30 trainingprogrammes for eradicating this system and as a resultsignificant changes are evident.

Condition of the Sakthikulangara harbour is verypoor and the floor of the auction hall is having lots ofcrevices. Roof of the hall is made with palm leaf. Nonavailability of good quality water is also a major problem.Fishermen use inshore polluted water for cleaning fishand other utensils. About 200 workers are doing floorpeeling in the auction hall of Sakthikulangara harbour.Kayamkulam fisheries Harbor is not properly functioneddue to lack of proper access to the harbour. Theconstruction of a bridge between Aayiramthengu jettyand Kayamkulam Fisheries Harbor is not yet finished, tostar t the transpor tation to this harbour. Thereforemechanised and traditional fishermen are docking theirboats in Ayiramthengu jetty near Kayamkulam fisheriesharbour where basic facilities such as auction hall,cemented floor; drainage etc are not available. 36training programmes were conducted in the landingcentres of Alappuzha district such as Arattupuzha,Thrikkunnapuzha, Pallana, Thottapally, Purakkad andParavur. Before the NETFISH interference fishermen andauctioneers were used to put the material directly onthe unhygienic harbour floor but now the situation hasbeen changed.

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Onboard training programmes during 2007-08 weremainly dealt with fish quality management aspects butthis year (2008-2009) more emphasis was given toconservation aspects such as juvenile fishing, mesh sizeregulation, destructive fishing methods, etc. At the

inception of every programme, the trainer used to takea detailed theory class on conservation and qualitymanagement aspects. Then the deck and fish hold ofthe boat would be thoroughly cleaned before startingthe practical training programme onboard on hygienichandling of fish proper icing, etc. A total of 21 onboardtraining programmes were conducted during 2008-2009.

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Extensive mass communication programmes wereconducted in Munambam harbour. NETFISH could makea healthy relationship with the stake holders ofMunambam fishing harbour and the harbour is now onthe race to become one of the model harbours of India.

Thoppumpady harbour (Cochin Fishing harbour) isone of the major harbors in the country. The CochinFishing harbour was built by the Cochin Port Trust on itsown land. Since its inception, the Port Trust is managingand maintaining the harbour. In connection with FVO visitNETFISH conducted 17 mass communicationprogrammes in this harbour. NETFISH was not satisfiedwith the existing condition of the Thoppumpady harbouras the floor of auction hall was badly damaged, fishermendump fish directly on the floor, lack of regular cleaning,uncontrolled parking of vehicles, lack of proper drainagefacility, etc. These issues were discussed with the MPEDAchairman and submitted a proposal for the up gradationof Cochin fisheries harbour. As a result, Shri. V. Venkitesan,FAO expert, visited the harbour and prepared a reportfor the up-gradation of the harbour. A meeting wasorganized with the stake holders of Thoppumpadyharbour to discuss the feasibility of forming a harbourmanagement society like that of in Munambam fishingharbour to look after the day to day activities of theharbour. On 18th February 2009, a meeting wasconducted with Joint Director (QC) MPEDA and Shri. V.Venkitesan, FAO Expert and Association members ofThoppumpady harbour. Shri.Venkitesan presented thereport of Cochin fishing harbour up-gradation to meetinternational standards of hygiene and cleanliness and


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to assure fish quality and safety. After discussion, thereport was submitted to Cochin Por t for preparingestimate for the infrastructure development in thisharbour.

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In addition to the NETFISH regular programmes, 60numbers of street-plays “Kadalinte KanivukalKathupottaam” were conducted throughout the southernpart of Kerala. These programmes helped to spreadthe message of NETFISH quickly to fishermen. Throughstreet-play, the most accepted folk art form of Kerala,NETFISH tried to convey almost all important aspects offish quality management and sustainable fishing tofishermen.

During 2008-09 street-play programmes wereorganized in places like Eravipuram, Vadi, Thankassery,Neendakara, Sakthikulangara, Chavara, Aayirumthengujetty, Cheriazheekal, Azheekal, Parayakadave,Valiazheekal, Perumpally, Junkar Junction, Tharayilkadavu,Vattachal, Ramencherry, Kallickad, Arattupuzha,Pathiyankara, Thrikkunnapuzha, Thottapally, Purakkadu,Pallana, Punnapra, Chethi and Thumboli. Theseprogrammes were well accepted by fishermen andsuggested to organize similar programmes in all thecoastal districts of Kerala.

7.1.7 Outcomes7.1.7 Outcomes7.1.7 Outcomes7.1.7 Outcomes7.1.7 Outcomes

1. Hygienic condition of the Vizhinjam harbour and itssurroundings was very poor and fishermen werefound keeping fish on bare land for auctioning. Aftercontinuous training programmes by NETFISH,fishermen and auctioneers established a systemof auctioning the fish in the boat itself.

2. Munambam harbour was developed as one of themodel harbours of India.

3. In Vizhinjam region, fisherwomen used to sell fishmixed with sand. After continuous trainingprogrammes, now they are not mixing sand withfish.

4. In Vizhinjam region, fishermen reported that littlechanges occurred in the hygienic handling of fishesat harbour, but more can be done with theinvolvement of church in this region.

5. It is observed that fishermen at Vizhinjam refrainfrom using inshore waters to wash the catch.

6. In Thottapally, Arattupuzha, Kallickad regions aftergillnetting, fishermen were degilling the fish directlyon the sand. But after NETFISH trainingprogrammes, they degill the fish on clean plasticsheets spread over the ground.

7. The street play programme by NETFISH named“Kadalinte Kanavugal Kaathupottaam” was wellaccepted by the fishermen in southern par t ofKerala and they suggested to extend this type ofprogrammes through out the coastal belt of Kerala.

8. At Aroor, there are 38 pre-processing centre, ofwhich 32 availed the subsidy of MPEDA and all ofthem have minimum required facilities such as rawmaterial receiving station, chill room, changingroom, pre-processing hall, ETP etc. But, they werenot using tables for peeling. They were all warnedand were given proper training on the negativeimpact of f loor-peeling. Based on theseprogrammes, they started using tables for peeling.

9. Based on the survey, it is revealed that there are24 peeling sheds doing hut peeling in two wardsof Ambalapuzha panchayat. The idea of commonPPC at this region was emerged to curb theseactivities and a suitable land has been located byNETFISH, where the common PPC is beingconstructed with the help of Seafood associationKerala Division. As per the survey by NETFISH, thereare 60 small scale peeling sheds with more than50 workers in each peeling sheds.

10. There are about 1000 woman peeling workers inand around the Sakthikulangara harbour withoutany organised set up. They purchased raw materialfrom the Sakthikulangara harbour and doing peeling


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at their own interested places like harbour premises.A common PPC is being set up to rehabilitate thoseengaged in such unhygienic practices.

11. As a result of continuous discussion and trainingprogramme in Cochin fishing harbour, attitude ofthe stakeholders towards the quality managementand sustainable fishing showed a positive change.

12. By onboard training programme, fishermen nowstarted proper washing, icing and handling of fishesonboard.

13. Due to continuous training in Coastal villages ofAlappuzha, very significant change was noticed inthis region. Now they take the material in basketsfor auctioning. If the landing is multi-species, theysort the material on the plastic sheet instead ofdoing it on bare land.

14. Attitude of fishermen changed due to awarenesstraining programmes. They also think aboutsustainable fisheries and suggested that netfactories should stop selling of small meshed net(banned type). Before imposing any type of meshsize regulation, measures should be taken to stopthe production of concerned net in the net factories.

15. In Ambalapuzha, workers of the peeling shedsstarted hygienic practices such as washing of handsand legs before entering into the shed.

7.2 Mahar7.2 Mahar7.2 Mahar7.2 Mahar7.2 Maharashtrashtrashtrashtrashtra & Goaa & Goaa & Goaa & Goaa & Goa

Maharashtra has 5 maritime districts, 2 majorharbours and 182 landing centers. Maharashtra and Goawith a coastline of over 827km is endowed with rich andvaried fishery resources. Majority of the fishing vesselsoperate in the inshore waters and they cause enormousfishing pressure in the coastal waters. Maharashtra andGoa noticed the poor growth in marine fish productionover the last decade due to the increased fishing pressureand over exploitation of resources. The multispecies,

open access marine fisheries fur ther aggravate theproblem and also create conflict among groups ofoperators over the areas of operation in Maharashtraand Goa. This clearly seeks the intervention of suitableagencies for ensuring successful fisheries managementto avoid the stagnation in capture fisheries in future.The successful fisheries management and exploitationrequires the understanding of the different aspects offish quality management and conservation.


1. Lack of facilities such as potable water supply,unavailability of sufficient quantities of ice madefrom good quality water, ruptured platforms in theauction halls, proper wharfs, toilets, properroads,etc. in several landing centers ofMaharashtra and Goa make it very difficult for thefishermen to follow the basic practices of hygienichandling of fishes at harbours

2. Inadequacy of proper awareness programmesamong fisher folk regarding the importance ofconservation and hygienic handling of fishes.

3. Greater percentage of illiteracy among fishermenis a main constrain for them in understanding andadopting new technological advancements of thissector

4. Ineffective implementation of the laws made it easyfor the people to violate it, especially the mesh sizeregulation, night trawling and destructive fishingpractices.

5. Less attention to pollution of marine environment

6. Over exploitation of fishery resources is the mainproblem in Goa state.

With the objective to overcome the above constraintsNETFISH organized 155 different types of trainingprogrammes throughout Maharashtra and Goa during2008-09.


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Sindhudurg Ratnagiri Raigad Mumbai Thane Goa

1 Preprocessing 1 2 3

2 Fishermen trainings 42 30 10 1 17 100

3 Sustainable Fishing/

conservation 14 11 1 26

4 Street-plays 20 1 5 26

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A total of 100 fishermen training programmes wereconducted throughout Maharashtra during 2008-09.These programmes were mainly conducted in placeslike Dahanu, Dhakti Dahanu, Dunguvada, Ghivali, Murbe,Core, Amala, Gongri, etc.

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26 conservation and sustainability based training

programmes were conducted in all the five maritimedistricts of Maharashtra during 2008-09. By theseprograms NETFISH could create some awareness amongfisher folk on adverse effects of bottom trawling, benefitof using by-catch reduction device, use of selective andnon-selective gears, etc.

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Three pre-processing centre training programmeswere organised in Maharashtra during 2008-09.


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Lectures were delivered on personal hygiene, hygieneand sanitation, role of ice in preservation of fish, hygienichandling of fish, etc. These programmes were organizedin sea food plants such as Noor Ice and cold storage,Taloja, Navi Mumbai, Shroff processed foods, Nerul, NaviMumbai and Amison Fisheries, Tarkar li, Malvan, inSindhudurg District.


Apart from the regular training programmes ofNETFISH, 26 street-play programs were conducted inplaces like Kelwa fishermen society, Kelwa, VengurleReddy, Shiroda Kerwada, Ubhadanda Kepadevi, Navabag,Vengur le Bandar, Kalvi, Mhapan, Nivati, Mobar,Vayangani, Devbaag, Tarkarli, Sarjekot, Dandi, MalvanBandar and Aramol, Aramol bazar, Shivoli, Shivoli Bandarand Morje of Goa State


1. The fishermen of Maharashtra were very muchagainst the monsoon fishing ban on trawling butafter continuous training programmes by NETFISHthey have star ted realizing the importance ofconservation of fishery resources. They weretaught in detail on the need of monsoon fishingban, why it is different in different states, howmonsoon fishing ban helps in sustaining our fisheryresources, etc.

2. Plastic bags are banned in Vadarai landing centre,Dist. Thane and some parts of Alibaag area. Wehave created awareness among fishermen to stopthe use of plastic carry bags.

3. In Thane district some fishermen were practicingdynamite fishing for years but through NETFISHtrainings they realized the massive destruction itcauses to the ecosystem and have completelystopped the activity.

7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 7.3 WWWWWest Bengest Bengest Bengest Bengest Bengalalalalal

West Bengal has a coastline of 158 Km comprisingof 3 maritime districts and the state’s fishermenpopulation is 2,69,565 residing in 346 villages. The

fishing fleet consists of 6829 mechanised units, 1779motorised units and 10041 non motorized units. Thestate has five harbours of which one is under constructionand 23 major landing centres. The major fishing gearsused are drift gillnet, bottom set gillnet, boat seine, shoreseine, bottom long line and trawl net majority of themoperating during the season from September to February.The Sundarban delta, one of the largest delta andmangrove ecosystem of the world, enrich the state’sresources with its dynamic environment and biodiversity.In 2007–08 contribution from West Bengal is 12.64 Lakhmetric tons in Inland fisheries (29% of India’s production)and 1.83 Lakh metric tons in Marine fisheries (6% ofIndia’s production). The state is capable of contributingmore for the development of Indian fisheries throughproper management practices.

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1. Unscientific handling of catch in many of the landingcenters and fishing harbours.

2. Use of bamboo baskets in fishing vessels (gillnetters) for washing catch.

3. Lack of awareness on personal hygiene.

4. Lack of proper awareness training programmesfor fishermen.

5. Lenient enforcement of MFRA.

6. Massive wild seed collection.

7. Lenient implementation of mesh size regulation forHilsa fishery.

8. Juvenile fishing and bycatch destruction.

9. Unscientific implementation of ban period.

NETFISH could successfully carry out 291 variousextension training programmes along the 3 maritimedistricts of West Bengal viz. Medinipur East, 24 ParganasNorth, 24 Parganas South and also at Balasore Districtof Orissa during the year 2008-09. Majority of theprogrammes were conducted at fish landing centres totrain fishermen on fish quality management. A good


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number of awareness programmes on conservation andsustainable fishery were also conducted. Apart from theregular NETFISH programmes, medical camps, schoolprogrammes, street plays, mass communication

programmes etc. were also conducted at different coastalvillages. In South Paragnas alone 141 trainingprogrammes were carried out. The district wise detailsof the programmes are given in Table 6.

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Sl.Sl.Sl.Sl.Sl. No No No No No..... DescriptionDescriptionDescriptionDescriptionDescription MedinipurMedinipurMedinipurMedinipurMedinipur 24 P24 P24 P24 P24 Parararararggggganasanasanasanasanas 24 P24 P24 P24 P24 Parararararggggganasanasanasanasanas BalasorBalasorBalasorBalasorBalasoreeeee,,,,, TTTTTotalotalotalotalotalEastEastEastEastEast NorNorNorNorNor ththththth SouthSouthSouthSouthSouth OrissaOrissaOrissaOrissaOrissa

1 Pre processing 1 10 11

2 Processing 2 2

3 Landing center 21 63 5 89

4 Onboard 2 6 8

5 Dry fish 13 8 21

6 Aquaculture 5 11 9 25

7 Fish market 4 4

8 Conservation 31 50 5 86

9 Medical camp 2 2 4

10 School programme 10 8 18

11 Street play 22 22

12 Mass communication 1 1

TTTTTotalotalotalotalotal 107107107107107 2424242424 141141141141141 1919191919 291291291291291

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During 2008-09 eight onboard training programmeswere conducted along the coastal districts of West Bengalto improve the quality of catch from grass root level.Good response was received at Kakdwip Fishing Harbour,Namkhana landing Centre and Frezerganj fishingharbour. The trainings were organized to Gill netters andGill netter with hook & lines. As a result of the trainingprogrammes fishermen take extra care to clean the deckof boats with detergent and chlorine before and afterevery fishing operation. MPEDA schemes related to thepurchase of ice boxes, remodeling of fish store with fibreor PUF insulation, conversion of gill netter/trawler to tunalong-lines, etc. were also explained during theprogrammes.

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Dry fish is one of the main export commodities fromWest Bengal. The previous practice of drying fishes onsand beds in an unhygienic way has changed after theextension training programmes by NETFISH. Fishermenhave started using straw and net as bed for drying thefish to minimize and avoid contamination with sand. Mostof the fishermen are practicing rack system for dryingfish especially for Bombay duck. In some places likeNew Jalda Khuti, fishermen are covering the dry rackswith HDPE net to prevent the entry of birds, animals andflies. Fish drying area are encircled with nets to prevententry of animals and pets. They were also made awareof the harm in using chemicals and pesticides while dryingthe fish. They have started practicing proper icing toraw materials during transportation of fish from fishingground to drying area to retain the quality. They wereadvised to use garlic bath (50 gm crushed garlic in 1litre of water) for 5 minutes to avoid attack of flies. Theyhave been taught to pack the dry fish with polythenelined packet to retain the quality of material meant forhuman consumption.

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A total of 89 fishermen training programmes onfish quality management were organized along thecoastal districts of West Bengal. As a result of this,fishermen have star ted practicing proper washing andstoring of catch and also are paying attention to thetime – temperature factor to maintain proper quality offishes. Crushed ice is now used to minimize the damagesand spoilage of fishes. Plastic crates are now being usedfor storage and transportation of fishes to the markets.In some places such as Digha, insulated ice boxes arebeing used for transportation of export quality fishesand shrimps to maintain cold chain from landing centreto processing plant. Fishermen have realised the utilityof insulated ice box and insulated fish hold as it reducesthe consumption of ice to the extent of 40%. They arealso told about the importance of washing the platformsand premises of the fishing harbour, landing centre andauction hall before sor ting and auctioning the catch.Wherever raised platforms are not available the fishermenare using plastic sheets for auctioning the catch. Afterundergoing the training programme the fishermen arenow aware of the importance of the personal hygieneand sanitation. Fishermen were also made aware of thenecessity for registering the fishing vessels with MPEDAfor availing various assistance Schemes from MPEDA.

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NETFISH has conducted 11 training programmeson Hygiene and Sanitation practices in Pre-processingcentres to create awareness among the pre-processing workers to upgrade the fish & fisheryquality as per the required international qualitystandards. After the programmes remarkable changeswere noticed among the pre-processing workers.They were made aware of the importance of properhand washing and sanitizing procedures, wearing of


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uniforms, head gear, mouth gear, proper use ofsanitizing agents, use of ice and its impor tance,proper waste disposal and personal hygiene, etc.

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NETFISH has conducted 2 training programmes onhygiene and sanitation practices in processing plants onrequest from their side to create awareness among theprocessing workers on good handling practices toupgrade the fish & fishery quality as per the requiredinternational quality standards. They were made awareof the importance of proper hand washing and sanitizingprocedures, wearing of uniforms, head gear, mouth gear,proper use of sanitizing agents, use of ice and itsimportance, proper waste disposal and personal hygiene,etc. After the programmes remarkable changes werenoticed amongst the processing workers.

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West Bengal is one of the major producers of cultureshrimps (Black tiger and Scampi). During 2008–09,twenty-five awareness programmes were conducted onshrimp culture where the NETFISH officials discussedabout the hygienic harvest and post harvest handling ofshrimps with auctioneers and shrimp farmers. It wasagreed to maintain the quality of shrimps from farm siteto the processing plants by adopting chill killing of theshrimp. Farmers are now aware of the benefits of usinghatchery reared seeds in their farming practices insteadof wild seeds collected from the rivers. NETFISH startedcampaign on use of hatchery produced seeds which aredisease free and PCR tested. The shrimp farmers ofMidnapur East and Bhograi block, Balasore, Orissa areinterested to use ice boxes during transport of shrimpsfrom farm to processing plant.

Shrimp farmers have been trained for scientificsustainable farming with hatchery seeds. Also they havebeen made aware of harm of using antibiotics in the

farming system. They have also been further advised tohave clearance from the Aquaculture Authority for suchfarming as a statutory measure.

7.3.8 7.3.8 7.3.8 7.3.8 7.3.8 AAAAAwwwwwararararareness Preness Preness Preness Preness Prooooogggggrrrrrammes onammes onammes onammes onammes on Conser Conser Conser Conser Conservvvvvaaaaation and Sustaination and Sustaination and Sustaination and Sustaination and Sustainabbbbble Fishingle Fishingle Fishingle Fishingle Fishing

Marine fish landing in West Bengal in the year 2005was 197424 metric tones and in 2006 it was 183817metric tons. The stock of marine resources is depletingday by day with increase in the number of fishing boats.A good number of boats are engaged in fishing but thequality and quantity of catch is depleting. Reasons forsuch depletion were discussed among the fishermenengaged in coastal fishing and also the factors to beconsidered to regain the fish stock in future such as,

1. Prohibition of destructive fishing

2. Restriction on catch of fish seed, juveniles andgravid fishes during breeding season

3. Observation of closed season during monsoonperiod to allow the fishes to breed.

4. Regulation of mesh size of gill nets and modificationof the meshes in cod end of trawl nets is to befollowed to allow the juveniles to escape.

5. Wild seed collection is to be stopped to save theother varieties of fish seed. This can bepromoted by providing the seed collectors w i t halternative livelihood.

6. Water pollution of sea and rivers.

7. To stop destruction of mangrove vegetation in thecoastal areas as it acts as natural barrier for soilerosion and cyclone during rough season. Also itacts as breeding and nursery ground for fish andother aquatic organisms.

8. To protect marine turtle as it plays an importantrole in keeping the sea clean by way of feeding onthe decaying materials and plant vegetation in water.


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To sustain production, ef fective fisheriesconservation measures need to be implemented amongthe fisher folks at the grass root level as well as for stakeholders and concerned authorities. In order to make thefishermen community aware of this, NETFISH hasconducted 86 awareness programmes at different fishingvillages and landing centers in South 24 Parganas andMedinipur East districts.

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Fish market is a place where fishes are collectedfrom various sources and from where it is taken off forfur ther uses like direct human consumption, pre-processing and processing for export. Therefore, fishmarket plays a vital role to maintain the quality of thefishes. NETFISH is also taking care of capacity buildingand creates awareness among the fish dealers,auctioneers and handlers, etc. on quality management,personal hygiene and proper sanitation. The followingpoints were discussed among them –

1. Fish holding containers shall be clean, non-corrosive, non-absorbent and free from cracks anddefects. Containers should be cleaned before andafter use.

2. Avoid the usage of Bamboo baskets.

3. Containers shall be insulated and provided withcover at all times.

4. Fish should be kept in separate boxes after sorting.

5. Containers should be provided with holes at bottomto allow draining of melted ice.

6. Non-edible products like soap, disinfectants andother toxic & poisonous substances should bestored separately in designated areas.

7. Fish shall be sold on first come first serve basis.

8. Tanks and drums used for water storage shall becovered and kept clean.

9. Waste water must be disposed off and should notpose a hazard to potable water and fish.

10. Fish waste shall be properly collected and disposedoff.

11. Premises should be washed and sanitized beforeand after use.

12. Arrangement shall be made for availability of goodquality potable water.

13. Drainage system of the market should be cleanedand sanitized properly

14. Toilets and latrines should be made available in themarket.

Transportation of fishes in hygienic condition fromdifferent sources was also discussed. Farm producedproducts as well as the catches from the marine sectorshould be transported to the fish market in clean plasticcrates with proper icing and covered to avoid exposureto air. Vehicles should also be cleaned and sanitizedproperly. Hygienic handling of fish should be ensured inthe market. Moreover, fish handlers should maintainproper hygiene and sanitation during fish handling.

7.3.10 Medical Camps7.3.10 Medical Camps7.3.10 Medical Camps7.3.10 Medical Camps7.3.10 Medical Camps

Fisher folk engaged in fishing and allied activitiescome across a lot of health hazards. NETFISH organised4 Medical Camps in Medinipur East and South 24Parganas for the welfare of the fishermen communities.It helped to create awareness on health problem andpersonal hygiene among the fishermen community aswell as helped NETFISH to attract more fishermentowards its activities. During these camps two doctorsexamined the general health of about 422 fisher folksof South 24 Parganas and Medinipur East.

In addition to medical camp NETFISH organized freeblood group detection camp for fisher folks on 26th

October’08, 16th November’08 and 8th January’09 withthe help of “Thanapukurpar Welfare Society”, Contai,Medinipur East, a sister concern of Sarboday Sangha,member NGO of NETFISH. About 362 fisher folk’s bloodgroup were detected and each were provided with a cardshowing all relevant information on their health. Theywere directed to keep the card safely.


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7.3.11 Sc7.3.11 Sc7.3.11 Sc7.3.11 Sc7.3.11 School Prhool Prhool Prhool Prhool Prooooogggggrrrrrammeammeammeammeamme

Realizing the effectiveness of training schoolchildren, NETFISH conducted awareness programmeson fish quality management and conservation at differentschools of the coastal blocks. Children in turn can easilycreate awareness among their parents and other familymembers, who are engaged in fishing and allied activities.Lectures on sustainable fishing and different conservationaspects like protection of mangroves, marine turtles andfish seed as well as the environment were delivered indetail. The present status of the fishery resources andexports from the state as well as from India, fish qualitymanagement and personal hygiene and sanitation werealso covered during the programmes. Schoolprogrammes were conducted in both the districts in WestBengal and 1747 students of Class IX to XII participatedin the programmes. Each student was provided with awriting pad and pen to make lecture notes.

After attending the school programmes, studentsfrom Manasadwip R.K. Mission High School, Sagarmotivated the wild prawn seed collectors not to destroyother variety of seeds of prawn, fish and crab duringthe collection of seeds of P. monodon & M. rosenbergiifrom the river. They were advised to release back suchseeds to the water rather than disposing them to landso that they can grow to adult to avoid further depletionof our natural resources.

They also convinced the villagers about theimportance of mangrove forests and advised them notto destroy the mangrove vegetation as it protects theareas from natural calamity, check soil erosion and savethe river embankment from high tide. They also explainedthem about the role of mangroves in providing nutrientsfor the growth of natural fish food organisms as well asserving as breeding and nursery ground for fishes.

7.3.12 Seminar7.3.12 Seminar7.3.12 Seminar7.3.12 Seminar7.3.12 Seminars as as as as attended:ttended:ttended:ttended:ttended:

1. On 9th August 2008 Shri. Atanu Ray, StateCoordinator NETFISH and Shri. Raju K. Joseph,Assistant Director, MPEDA, R.O- Kolkata attended

a seminar organized by Sintex Industries Limitedat Digha, Medinipur East to promote use ofinsulated boxes to maintain cold chain for fisheryproducts. More than 150 fishermen and boatowners attended the seminar. Shri Raju delivered atalk on role of MPEDA and schemes for thefishermen to improve quality of fish. StateCoordinator NETFISH delivered a lecture onactivities of NETFISH for fish quality managementand on importance of insulated box and insulatedstores in fishing vessel to retain the quality of catchand in maintaining the cold chain from fishing vesselto consumer.

2. On 30th August’08 a meeting was arranged withShri G. Ravi Babu, Regional Coordinator, NaCSA and60 prawn farmers of Goberia Village, Haroa, North24 Parganas. The need of sustainable aquaculturepractices, use of PCR tested hatchery prawn seeds;proper icing of harvested materials and itstranspor tation to maintain quality to enhanceexports of culture shrimps in global markets andformation of Society under NACSA- MPEDA werediscussed. Problems such as use of antibioticsand others chemicals in aquaculture, indiscriminatecollection of seeds, propagation of disease toponds from wildly collected seeds of tiger prawnwere also discussed in the meeting.

3. A training programme was conducted by ADF(Marine) Diamond Harbour, at Namkhana Trainingcentre on 10th September’08 in which Atanu Ray,State Coordinator NETFISH took class on “FishAggregating Devices (FAD), Mari-culture and SeaRanching” for 100 fishermen from 20 differentfishermen organizations of South and North 24Parganas.

4. On 21st November’08 a meeting was arranged bySarboday Sangha on rejuvenation of mangroveplantation at Bidyapith, Khejuri, Medinipur (East).Principal, Khejuri Collage, School teachers,Panchayet members, local NGOs, Resourcepersons, Stake holders, Shri Sourav Maity, State


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coordinator - Jadavpur University, Ministry of EarthScience, State Coordinator – NETFISH andSecretary of organizing NGO attended the meeting.A detailed discussion on importance of mangroveplantation and its importance in connection withecology, sustainable fishery and minimizing landerosion were made. It was decided to form a ForestProtection Committee and three different villagesof Khejuri block such as Pachuria, Kaukhali andHijli are selected for mangrove plantation. It wasalso decided to make a field survey and a surveyon tidal amplitude in the said areas. A field visit toPachuria and Hijli was also done as part of theprogramme.

5. On 12th January’09, Atanu Ray,State coordinatorNETFISH attended a seminar organized by TheScience Association of Bengal (SAB) and NSTEDB,Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India atC.V Raman Hall, IACS, Kolkata. Prof. SiddharthaDatta, V.C., Jadavpur University, Shri Praveen Roy,Scientist, NSTEDB, Govt. of India, Dr. P.K.B. Menon,former Advisor & Head, NSTEDB, DST Govt. of India& Vice President, SAB, Dr. S. Roychoudhuri,Secretary, SAB and other distinguished guests werepresent in that seminar on Science & Technology.Dr. Roy Choudhury, Shri Bimal Kumar Sengupta andState Coordinator addressed on the activities ofNETFISH in the field of fish quality, conservationand sustainable fishing at the grass root level.

6. State Coordinator had attended an open meetingorganized by Digha Fishermen & Fish Traders’Association,a member organization of NETFISH on21st Januar y ’2009. The meeting was onconservation policies at Digha Mohana LandingCentre in presence of more than 500 fishermen,boat owners.


NETFISH made use of mass media such asDoordarshan and All India Radio of West Bengal to spreadout the massages on fish quality and conservation of

fish resources. These programmes will be beneficial notonly for the marine fishermen community but will also beeducative for all class of audiences.

1. On 29th January’09 a seminar on ‘Post harvesthandling of aquaculture shrimp’ was organized byBihari Bidyut Sangha, at Bihari, Atpukur, Haroa,North 24 Parganas. Shri K.N.Vimal Kumar, DeputyDirector, MPEDA delivered his talk on post harvesthandling, chill killing practices, proper icing andtransportation of shrimp to maintain cold chain frompond to processing plant, avoiding antibiotic andother chemicals in aquaculture, avoiding soakingof shrimp as well as on export market and MPEDAschemes. Shri Sengupta of The Science Associationof Bengal highlighted on sustainable culturepractices and quality improvement of shrimp.Pamphlets and leaflets on CAA, State Govt.regulation on soaking of shrimp and use ofantibiotics were circulated among the farmers.

2. On 15th January’09 State Co-coordinator, NETFISHand Shri Bimal Kumar Sengupta, retd. DeputyDirector, Dept. of Fishery, Govt. of West Bengal andrepresentative of The Science Association of Bengalrecorded a 20 minutes talk at All India Radio,Kolkata on “Macher Gunagata Mann OnnayanneNETFISH-MPEDA” (Role of NETFISH-MPEDA in FishQuality Management) which covered the aspectslike fish handling and icing, proper packaging &transportation, boat maintenance, personal hygiene& sanitaiton and MPEDA’s subsidy schemes. Therecorded talk was broadcasted and rebroadcastedon 20th January’09 and 31st March’09 respectivelyat Kolkata –A on “Krishi Kathar Ashar”.

3. On 24th February’09 a street play on fish qualitymanagement and conservation of fish resources,performed by Contai Pratikee, at Mandarmoni,Medinipur East was covered by Doordarshan,Prashar Bharati, Kolkata, and it was telecasted on4th April 2009.

4. On 25th February’09 Doordarshan, Prashar Bharati,Kolkata covered an onboard training programme


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on fish quality management at Shoula landingcentre. Shri K.N Vimal Kumar, Deputy Director,MPEDA R.O- Kolkata delivered a talk toDoordarshan on schemes of MPEDA for fishermento improve quality of fish and fishery products,subsidy schemes for conversion tuna vessel,insulated fish box, insulated fish hold and on iceplant and expor t information regarding WestBengal. The programme cover s practicaldemonstration on sor ting, washing, icing andpreservation of catches, cleaning of boat and foodcontact surfaces, use of insulated ice box andplastic basket instead of bamboo basket, use ofchlorine and liquid soap, personal hygiene etc. ShriTarun Kumar Giri, representative of The ScienceAssociation of Bengal and Asst. Director ofFishery, Govt. of West Bengal was interviewed,regarding conservation of fish resources andsustainable fishing. Atanu Ray, State coordinatoralso delivered a talk to Doordarshan on the roleof NETFISH-MPEDA in the field of fish quality andconservation and importance of ice, spoilage,personal hygiene, boat maintenance, significancesof insulated boxes and insulated fish holds tomaintain quality of catch etc.


During 2008-09 NETFISH had come up with streetplays, a new tool to spread awareness on fish qualitymanagement and Conservation & Sustainable fishing.Street play blended with folk arts, folk songs and danceis an easy way to communicate with the common people.Two organizations were selected- Contai Pratikee forMedinipur East and Angan Natya Sanstha for South 24Parganas to perform street plays. Both the organizationswere selected by Chief Executive, NETFISH and DeputyDirector & Assistant Director, MPEDA respectively.

22 street plays were performed in the month ofFebruary and March’09 which covered cleaning of beach,landing centre and fishing harbor, handling of fishes,proper icing of catches, avoid rusty and cleaned shovel,

personal hygiene and habits of fisher folks, conservationof mangrove, avoiding juvenile fishing, avoiding use ofmeen jal for indiscriminate collection of prawn seeds fromriver and sea, pollution and protection of marineenvironment etc. The street plays received very goodresponse from the fisher folks in West Bengal.


1. After conducting various extension programmes,about 40% of fishing boats, nets and accessoriesare being cleaned with detergent before going forfishing.

2. Fishermen have started sor ting of valued fishes,cleaning and preserving them in separate crates,insulated fish boxes and fish holds.

3. The earlier practice of crushing block ice manuallyfor preservation of fishes has changed afterfacilitating some of the boats with ice crushers.

4. In Digha at Mohana landing centre most of thefishing boats are using plastic crates/baskets forwashing catch.

5. Previously fishes were transported in open truckand other vehicles in unhygienic condition and nowthey are using crates to facilitate the transport withproper covering.

6. Fishermen have realized the utility of insulated fishbox and insulated fish hold that can reduce theconsumption of ice to a greater extend.

7. In fish markets auctioneers are cleaning the floorbefore receiving the fishes and finally sorting outthe quality fishes and transporting it as quickly aspossible.

8. Fishermen are now aware about the registrationof fishing vessel for availing various beneficialschemes of MPEDA.

9. Previously fishes were dried on the open sand bed,but after many extension programmes they aredrying it either on straw bed with proper netcovering or through rack drying.


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10. Personal hygiene and habits of fishermen haveimproved to some extent.

11. After conducting many awareness programmes onconservation and sustainable fishing, fishermenhave realized the impor tance of mesh sizeregulation of fishing gears to allow the juveniles togrow and breed to maintain the fish population foreffective catch. To conserve Hilsa fishery fishermenstarted using 90 mm meshed gill net as per Govt.regulation.

12. Closed season is properly observed throughout inWest Bengal.

13. NETFISH is motivating the seed collectors to stopindiscriminate collection of prawn seeds fromcreeks, canals of river systems and sea banks andalso to release back the other varieties of fish andprawn seeds directly into the river/sea in livecondition to prevent the depletion of wild stock.

14. As a result of awareness programmes onconservation, fishermen now stop caching anymarine turtle (such as Olive Ridley) and even ifcaught accidentally in nets they are released backto water.

15. After attending the school programmes, studentsfrom Manasadwip R.K. Mission High School, Sagarmotivated the wild prawn seed collectors not todestroy other varieties of prawn, fish and crabduring the collection of seeds of P. monodon andM. rosenbergii from the river. They have advisedthe seed collectors to release back the other prawnand fish seed in live condition to the water insteadof throwing them on land.

16. They also convinced the villagers about the needof protecting mangrove vegetations as it protectsfrom natural calamity like cyclone/Tsunami, checksoil erosion and save the river banks from hightide. Also they explained the villagers in detail aboutthe role of mangroves in providing nutrients forthe growth of natural fish food organisms and alsoin serving as breeding and nursery ground forfishes and other fauna.

17. After attending awareness programmes onAquaculture, prawn farmers are now aware aboutthe adverse effects of using antibiotics in the cultureshrimps.

18. Prawn farmers are interested to register their farmsunder Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA).

19. Farmers are aware about the advantage of usingPCR tested hatchery seeds instead of wild collectedseeds from river.

20. Instead of stipend to the participants of the trainingand awareness programmes, NETFISH West Bengalprovides plastic sheets, hand gloves, hand bagsand it is well accepted by the fisher folks.

7.4 K7.4 K7.4 K7.4 K7.4 Karararararnananananatakatakatakatakataka

Karnataka has three maritime districts namelyDakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara. There are 5 majorfishing harbours viz. Mangalore, Malpe, Honnavar, Tadriand Karwar and 25 fish landing centers in the state.Karnataka contributes 3.5% of India’s total marine fishproduction and 1.5% of total inland (culture) fishproduction. Trawling, Purse-seining, gill netting and longlining are the main fishing methods of the state. Thereare 19 Inland fish sanctuaries in Karnataka.


1. Facilities such as broad and lengthy wharfs, modernauction halls and public toilets/ bath rooms arerequired for Mangalore and Malpe harbours.

2. Sufficient potable water for drinking, washing andcleaning is not available in all the fishing harboursof Karnataka.

3. Lack of proper awareness among fishermen on thequality management and conservation of fisheryresources.

4. Lack of need based extension training programmesfor fishermen to aware of the new quality standardsof the major buyer countries and growing concernover the depleting fishery resources of our country.


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5. Mesh size regulation has not been observed in thestate.

6. Trawling is widely taking place in inshore waters

7. Catching of endangered species is also in practice

8. Lenient implementation of closed season/ banperiod during the monsoon months.

9. Ineffective management of fishery resources of thestate.

Altogether 307 training programmes wereorganized in Karnataka during 2008-09. These trainingsinclude fishermen training programmes at landingcenters, onboard trainings, tuna trainings, pre processingcentre trainings etc. Apart from the regular trainingprogrammes of NETFISH special programmes such asstreet plays, processions, rallies, and medical camps alsowere organized during the year. Details of the trainingprogrammes are given below in the table.

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1 Preprocessing Center Trainings 2 2 1 5

2 Sustainable Fishing/conservation 9 18 54 81

3 Landing Centre 11 24 76 111

4 Onboard 2 2 10 14

5 Tuna trainings 1 1 4 6

6 Dry fish training 6 9 10 25

7 Street-plays 12 15 25 52

8 Aqua farm training 1 2 3 6

9 Procession/Rally 1 1

10 Medical camps 6 6

TTTTTotalotalotalotalotal 4444444444 7373737373 190190190190190 307307307307307

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A total of 111 fishermen training programmes wereconducted during 2008-09. This year majority of theprogrammes were conducted in nor thern par t ofKarnataka. These programmes were organized in placeslike Mangalore, Hejmadi, Bhatkal, Murudeshwar,Kasarkod, Honnavar, Kumta, Gokarna, Ankola, Mudgaand Karwar landing centers and nearby fishing villages.

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Altogether 81 programmes were conducted during2008- 2009. More number of fishers was attracted bythe programme due to the new topics delivered anddiscussed. Many local body / panchayat representativesalso attended the programmes enthusiastically.

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Of the total 25 training programmes conductedduring this year, most of the training programmes wereorganized in Bengre village of Dakshina Kannada district,Hejmadi and Padubidri villages of Udipi district, and Kagal,Kimani and Keni of Uttara Kannada districts. In thesetrainings emphasis was given to use cement platformsto dry fish hygienically. They were advised to stop fishdrying by spreading them in landing centers itself.Fisherwomen of Bengre village of Dakshina Kannadadistrict were urging us to construct cement platformsfor drying fish.

7.4.5 On boar7.4.5 On boar7.4.5 On boar7.4.5 On boar7.4.5 On board d d d d TTTTTrrrrraining Praining Praining Praining Praining Prooooogggggrrrrrammesammesammesammesammes

In the onboard training programmes organized byNETFISH, fishermen were taught about cleaning andsanitation of fishing boats, role of ice in fish preservation,implementation of mesh size regulation, avoiding juvenilecatch, sanitation and personal hygiene, etc. Soon afterthe ban period, it was noticed that majority of the catchcomprised of fishes and cephalopods carrying eggs.Fishers were educated not to catch these fishes to safeguard the future stock.

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Five pre-processing training programmes wereconducted near Mangalore landing centre, and Kumtaregions. MPEDA Asst.Director attended the programmeand gave a lecture on hygienic handling of shrimps.

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6 Aqua farm training programmes were organizedin different parts of the state during 2008-09. Majorityof the farmers faced severe loss during the year due towhite spot formation and less market price. Unhygienichandling of the harvested material is a common practicein entire Karnataka and NETFISH is planning toconcentrate more in this field in the coming year.


Chintana’ from Kumta, associated with SCODWES,one of the member NGO of NETFISH and Sirsi membersof Srushti Kalavidaru, Mangalore were selected forconducting street plays for NETFISH in Karnataka.Street plays were conducted both in Kannada and Tululanguage. Tulu street plays were conducted inYakshagana style, the local folk art in vogue. The streetplays attracted not only the fishers but also the generalpublic from fishing villages, harbours, dry fish yards,beaches and school premises. 52 street plays wereconducted in coastal districts of Karnataka during2008-2009.

7.4.9 7.4.9 7.4.9 7.4.9 7.4.9 TTTTTuna una una una una TTTTTrrrrraining Praining Praining Praining Praining Prooooogggggrrrrrammesammesammesammesammes

NETFISH organized six tuna awareness programmesin association with Snehakunja trust, Honnavara andSCODWES in different parts of Karnataka. Tuna TechnicalAssistant Mr. Yesbir Kumar gave the technical informationabout the tuna long lining and economic feasibility.NETFISH State Co-ordinator has translated the lecturesto the local language. Fishers requested NETFISH toconduct more programmes of this type since this type


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of training was new to them. As a result 9 boat ownerscame forward to convert their boats in to tuna loglines.

7.4.10 Jatha7.4.10 Jatha7.4.10 Jatha7.4.10 Jatha7.4.10 Jatha

NETFISH Mangalore and SODWES Sirsi jointlyorganized a jatha highlighting personal hygiene,sanitation and conservation of fisheries for fishemen’sschool children and their parents. NETFISH ChiefExecutive inaugurated the function and addressed thegathering. Presidential address was given by Mr.Subramanya Sheregar, the Head Master, Janata Vidyala,Mudga colony. More than 150 students, their parents(fishers) , members of self help groups, school teachersof Janata Vidyalaya High school were participated. Duringthe training session sanitation Kits consists of a nailcutter, hand gloves, tooth brush, paste, comb andcoconut oil were distributed to children.

7.4.11 Medical Camps7.4.11 Medical Camps7.4.11 Medical Camps7.4.11 Medical Camps7.4.11 Medical Camps

NETFISH and Snehakunja Trust Kasarkod jointlyorgnised six free medical camps during 2008-2009 forthe fisher community of in Tadri, Honnavar, Kasarkod,Bhatkal and Belikeri fish landing centers.

Six Free medical camps was organised on behalf ofSnehakunja Trust and NETFISH at landing centres suchas ,Tadri, Kasaragod ,Honanavar,Tadadi in associationwith fishermen unions. 90 % of the women examinedhad problems related to calcium deficiency and Anaemia.Children had health complaints resulting frommalnutrition.

The main advantage of this programme was thatfishers were advised to keep the landing centre clean,reduce the bad habits and improve their personalhygiene. The beneficiaries were happy that the camp wasarranged at their working place (landing centre) itselfas they did not have to lose their day’s labour.

7.4.12 NETFISH par7.4.12 NETFISH par7.4.12 NETFISH par7.4.12 NETFISH par7.4.12 NETFISH par ticipaticipaticipaticipaticipation in Mation in Mation in Mation in Mation in Matsytsytsytsytsyamelaamelaamelaamelaamela

Matsya Mela 2008-2009 jointly organised by Collegeof fisheries Mangalore in association with Karnataka

Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University,Bidar, NFDB, Hyderabad and Department of Fisheries,Government of Karnataka from February 13 to 15 atNehru Maidan, Mangalore. In an effor t to spreadawareness about the importance of fish and fisheries inthe region MPEDA SRO, Mangalore in association withNETFISH Mangalore and NaCSA Kundapur exhibited astall at the show. Broachers of NETFISH were displayedand distributed to the public. On 14th evening NETFISHstreet play was performed by Srishti Kalavidaru team.The street play was performed in local TULU languageand in Ykshagana style.

7.4.17.4.17.4.17.4.17.4.13 Special NETFISH initia3 Special NETFISH initia3 Special NETFISH initia3 Special NETFISH initia3 Special NETFISH initiatititititivvvvveeeee a a a a at Mangt Mangt Mangt Mangt Mangaloraloraloraloralore harboure harboure harboure harboure harbour

Preparations were star ted in Mangalore harbourfrom the month of September 2008.

1. Asst.Director MPEDA with State CoordinatorNETFISH met the president of purse seine boatoperators and trawl boat operators association andrequested their co-operation in keeping boat, deckand fish hold clean.

2. 2nd meeting was held with DD fisheries, AD harbourin charge, and project Coordinator explained theimportance of keeping the harbour clean.

3. NETFISH SCO along with AD harbour in charge wasconstantly in touch with Engineers of Corporationof Mangalore for providing potable water supply.

4. MPEDA AD with NETFISH SCO conducted a meetingwith member NGOs’of NETFISH and advised the fieldofficials to take care of the cleanliness of landingcentre and urged them to conduct more trainingprogrammes.

5. A team consisted of Asst. Directer, MPEDA, DeputyDirector, EIA and NETFISH State coordinators visitedthe Mangalore fishing harbour to see thedevelopments. Asst.Director harbour in charge fromthe state fisheries depar tment explained thepresent condition of the harbour and future plans


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for infrastructure developments. Sign boards inboth the auction halls were repainted by NETFISH.

JD QC of MPEDA visited the Harbour on 20thNovember and expressed his satisfaction over thepreparedness and gave suggestions for the fur therimprovements. The FVO mission members accompaniedby JD QC MPEDA, JD EIA, DD and AD EIA, MPEDA ADvisited the Mangalore Fishing Harbour on 21st November.The team inspected the Metro auction hall and wharfs,ice plants. KFDC MD, Manager, DD fisheries, project co-ordinator, AD fisheries and leaders from fishermenassociations were present during the visit. The inspectionof landing centre gave a lot of feed back to officials ofstate and central as well as fishers and NETFISH. Teamwork by fishermen associations, merchants, NETFISH-MPEDA and state fisheries officials provided the harboura new face.

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NETFISH Coordinated the visits of QC officials ofMPEDA, EIA and state fisheries officials to the majorfishing harbours of Karnataka viz. Mangalore, Malpe andTadri for upgradation of landing centers.

On June 28th, State coordinator Attended aWorkshop on “conservation and sustainable fishing”organized by Covalent Centre for Development inMangalore. Member NGO’s of NETFISH, Snehakunja Trustand DKPO, Mangalore were also present.

DD from EIA and MPEDA AD, visited Mangalore andTadri fishing harbours on 19th and 20th of August 2008.The team expressed satisfaction over the cleanliness ofMangalore Harbour and suggested to conduct moreprogrammes in Tadri and other nor thern par t ofKarnataka.


1. A system for daily and continuous washing ofharbours is being practiced in Mangalore fishingharbour from November 2008 onwards.

2. Honnavar fishers are cleaning their Kasarkodharbour at regular intervals by forming a harbourcleaning committee.

3. Tadri landing centre is being cleaned up by the localfishers.

7.5 Gujar7.5 Gujar7.5 Gujar7.5 Gujar7.5 Gujaraaaaattttt

Gujarat comprises of 25 districts including 13maritime districts having a wide array of harbours andfish landing centers includes 2 big harbours (Veravaland Porbandar), 12 intermediate harbours, six landingcenters cum harbours and 217 fish landing centers.Fishermen of the state largely depend upon capturefisheries for their livelihood. Gujarat with its long coastlineplays a major role in the fish products export scenarioof the country.

Fish quality management standard of State was poor.Veraval and Porbandar, two big landing centers of thestate are too much crowded. Lack of Infrastructure isthe main problem in Veraval, Porbandar, Mangrol, Okha, Vanakbara harbours and some small landing centresuch as Sutrapada , Navi Bandar, Chorwad, Umersadi.Lack of awareness about the importance of maintenanceof fish quality and conservation of fishery resources wasanother main problem. In this context NETFISH hasinterfered in this area and identified the point by pointlacunas in consultation with fishermen community.


1. Improper transpor tation of f ish by way oftransportation without ice and transportation inopen trollies are in practice mainly in Veravalharbour.

2. Dumping unwanted things in harbours such asVeraval , Porbandar and Mangrol landing centres

3. Fishermen were crushing ice on floor rather thanusing ice crushers

4. Improper maintenance work of auction hall andharbours


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5. Over exploitation of fish resources

6. Mangrove deforestation

7. Rampant use of very small meshed cod ends intrawl nets

8. Violation of monsoon ban in certain areas

9. Lack of awareness among fishermen on the fishquality standards of the buyer countries

10. Lack of a proper extension organization to transferthe scientific knowledge gained from researchorganizations

Activities of NETFISH in Gujarat were well planedaccording to the lacunas identified. By keeping theNETFISH goal in mind,the State Co-ordinator and member

NGOs of the state got along with fishermen communityand continuous effor t was made to change the attitudeof fishermen, NETFISH has succeeded to develop astrong relationship particular in Veraval , Vanakbara ,Mangrol , Madhvad , Jakhau , Umersadi , Nargol withfishermen community where people are ready to changefrom the age old practices in vogue .

A total of 283 programmes were conducted inGujarat during 2008-09. Apart from the regular trainingprogrammes special programmes were also organizedin the state. Programmes like mass boat cleanup andstreet-plays got very good response from fishermen. Ofthe total 13 maritime districts of Gujarat NETFISH hascovered 10 districts with its various activities.Table 8gives the district wise details of various trainingprogrammes conducted in Gujarat during 208-09.

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DistrictDistrictDistrictDistrictDistrict FTFTFTFTFT C& SFTC& SFTC& SFTC& SFTC& SFT ObTObTObTObTObT PPCTPPCTPPCTPPCTPPCT FMTFMTFMTFMTFMT DFTDFTDFTDFTDFT HCPHCPHCPHCPHCP ScPScPScPScPScP SPSPSPSPSP MBCPMBCPMBCPMBCPMBCP TTTTTotalotalotalotalotal

Junagadh 40 10 4 45 - 5 2 35 1 114

Porbandar 25 13 - 1 - - 39

Jmanagar 4 4 - - - 1 9

Amerali - 6 - - - 7 13

Kutchh 13 7 - - - - 20

Valsad 16 6 1 - - - 23

Navsari 9 - - - - - 9

Surat 5 - - - - - 5

Daman-UT 2 2 1 - - - 5

Diu-UT 2 7 2 1 2 - 1 1 1 17

TTTTTotalotalotalotalotal 116116116116116 5555555555 88888 4747474747 33333 1313131313 11111 33333 77777 22222 283283283283283


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7.5.2 Pr7.5.2 Pr7.5.2 Pr7.5.2 Pr7.5.2 Preeeee-pr-pr-pr-pr-processing Centrocessing Centrocessing Centrocessing Centrocessing Centre e e e e TTTTTrrrrrainingainingainingainingaining PrPrPrPrProoooogggggrrrrrammesammesammesammesammes

In Gujarat, NETFISH-MPEDA conducted 47 pre-

processing worker’s training programmes during 2008-

09 and as a result of this programmes , worker’ are

now a days maintaining proper personal hygiene inside

the factory


NETFISH conducted 171 fish quality management

and conservation programmes in the major landing

centers of Gujarat and created awareness among

fishermen on the different aspects of fish quality

management and conservation.


NETFISH conducted 8 onboard training programmes

mainly in Veraval and Vanakbara region. Fishermen were

taught on usage of detergent , role of Ice , use of GPS,

Fish finder , proper handling of material onboard,

impacts of juvenile fishing, personal hygiene and

sanitation ,etc.

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NETFISH conducted an awareness programme onsustainable fishing and conservation for school childrenon 29/12/08 & 30/12/08 at Veraval and on 07/01/09at Vanakabara, Diu. For this programme, one or twostudents from 6th or 7th standard were selected fromnearby schools of fishing harbours. This programme wasconducted understanding the school students are themost effective tool for spreading awareness among theirparents on the various quality management andconservation aspects of fishery resources. Schools inGujarat extended their wholehearted support to theprogrammes of NETFISH.

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On 11/02/09 at Vanakabara, Diu, a one day MassBoat Cleanup programme was organized by NETFISH.More than 350 boats were cleaned during the campaign.NETFISH has provided detergent, bleaching powder andwire brush for cleaning boats. The programme was wellacclaimed by fishermen and boat owners. This programhas generated huge awareness among fishermen on thecleanliness of the boat.


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7.5.7 Harbour7.5.7 Harbour7.5.7 Harbour7.5.7 Harbour7.5.7 Harbour/Coastal Clean/Coastal Clean/Coastal Clean/Coastal Clean/Coastal Cleanup Prup Prup Prup Prup Prooooogggggrrrrrammeammeammeammeamme

On 29/09/08 NETFISH arranged a coastal cleanupprogramme at Vanakbara , Diu , The president ofVanakabara Gram Panchayat had inaugurated theprogramme and more than 100 girls of Government Girl’sHigh school,Vanakbara had took part in this programmeand cleaned the entire coastal and Harbour area of theVillage , more than 700 Kgs of garbage such as plasticpouch , unwanted wood , coconut fibres , net pieces,thermocol , plastic bottles, etc. were collected and burnt.


35 street play programmes were arranged atdifferent fishing villages of Gujarat during 2008-09.Fishermen were very interested to watch these kinds ofprogrammes. NETFISH found this as an effective tool tospread awareness on quality management andconservation and sustainability of fish resources amongfisher folk.


1. Almost in all landing centers handling of rawmaterial is improved. People has started to usejumbo box for storing of RM with ice at landingcentre, auction hall and during transportation ofRaw Material from landing centre to factorypremises.

2. NETFISH could develop a strong relationshipparticularly in Veraval , Vanakbara , Mangrol ,Madhvad , Jakhau , Umersadi , Nargol withfishermen community.

3. An attempt has been made to stop opentransportation of Raw Material mainly in Veravalcentre. Fishermen star ted transpor ting fish incovered condition in trolleys.

4. Fishermen who are going for local fishing startedtaking sufficient Ice to preserve fish onboard.

5. Dumping of oil, grease, thermocol, net pieces, etc.in harbour water is almost stopped at Veraval.

6. Most of the workers in pre-processing centres arenow following sanitation and hygiene in workingplace and maintaining personal hygiene properlywhich has resulted in the quality of the peeledmaterials from these centres. They are alsomaintaining Time and Temperature logs of theProducts.

7. Awareness was created among local fishermencommunity for Conservation and Sustainable Fishingthrough School children awareness programme atVeraval and Vanakbara region and also by otherextension training programmes.

8. Due to training programme on Conservation andSustainable Fishing, people of Madhvad villageplanted around 8000 mangroves seedling in threehectare area, supplied by Paryavarniya VikasKendra ,Member NGO NETFISH,

9. As a part of the training programmes, mass boatclean up campaign was arranged from 25/02/09to 05/03/09, in which more then 350 boats werecleaned including fish hold. NETFISH foundtremendous suppor t from local leader’s offishermen community, Department of FisheriesGujarat and MPEDA R.O. Veraval. By thisprogramme, NETFISH could spread the news widelyto all boat owners that, keeping boats clean is alsoequally impor tant as careful handling of fishonboard to maintain the quality of fish.

10. In Vanakabara landing centre training programmehad been arranged for Fish Market women on betterquality management. Most of the women werekeeping fish on the floor or on some dirty woodplate. During the training programme , member NGO, NETFISH had provided plastic sheet to 60 womenand it is successfully implemented in Fish Marketarea through Local Grama Panchayat.


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11. In the region of Diu and Veraval people started tochange their net from trawl net to gillnet, as a resultof NETFISH Training on Conservation & SustainableFishing.

12. Resolution was passed in Grama sabha ofVanakbara landing centre to form a Harbormanagement committee on 19/02/09 by theinspiration from NETFISH

7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 7.6 AndhrAndhrAndhrAndhrAndhra Pra Pra Pra Pra Pradeshadeshadeshadeshadesh

The state of Andhra Pradesh is having a bountifulfishery resources with coast line of 974 Km spread in 9coastal districts. The state has four major fishingharbours and 36 major and minor landing centres. Thereare 851 fisher folk villages with a population of 8,71,000and the fishing fleet comprises of 2028 mechanizedboats, 5056 motorized boats and 17762 traditionalboats. Of 1.50 lakh ha area of the state favorable foraquaculture, 0.53 lakh ha are under culture and 0.78lakhha are under development for constructing ponds. About102 reservoirs, 2 natural lakes and 74050 natural pondswith 2.28 lakh ha water spread area enrich the state.The fishery sector is well facilitated with good number ofice plants, cold storages and processing units. Fishproduction is about 941 lakh tonnes and the incomefrom the export of various culture and capture fishes isabout 2500 crores.

7.61 Identified lacunas of the State7.61 Identified lacunas of the State7.61 Identified lacunas of the State7.61 Identified lacunas of the State7.61 Identified lacunas of the State

1. Fish drying activities made all the four fishingharbours and premises dirty.

2. Due to the lack of infrastructure facilities, fishermenwere crushing ice on floor rather than using icecrushers

3. Usage of bamboo baskets for handling fish and iceis still in practice at all the landing centers andharbours. Manufacturers should come forward tomake plastic boxes of suitable sizes.

4. The condition of local fish markets are not up tothe mark without proper infrastructures, drainagesystems and hygienic operation practices in them.

5. Handling practices of fishery products in landingcenters are bit improved, but still there is shortageof crates and trolleys.

6. Trash fish should be controlled in all the fishingharbours

7. Catching of Gravid crab in Kakinada fishing harbourwas not controlled.

8. Mesh size regulations are not properly implementedat all the landing centers.

NETFISH could successfully complete 251 trainingprogrammes during the year 2008-09. It included 91fishermen training programmes, 60 pre-processingprogrammes, 12 onboard trainings, 52 programmes onconservation and sustainable fishing, 24 dry fishawareness programmes, one mass communication and2 Aqua farmers’ programmes. Apart from the regulartarget of 240 programmes, 10 programmes on harbourclean up, school children awareness, meetings and streetplays were also conducted.

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Sl.Sl.Sl.Sl.Sl. No No No No No..... DescriptionDescriptionDescriptionDescriptionDescription VVVVVisakha-isakha-isakha-isakha-isakha- KKKKKakinadaakinadaakinadaakinadaakinada MacMacMacMacMachili-hili-hili-hili-hili- Nizam-Nizam-Nizam-Nizam-Nizam- TTTTTotalotalotalotalotalpatnampatnampatnampatnampatnam patnampatnampatnampatnampatnam patnampatnampatnampatnampatnam

1 Pre processing 20 30 5 5 60

2. Fishermen 31 40 8 12 91


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3 Onboard 11 1 12

4 Conservation &Sustainability 14 26 5 7 52

5 Dry fish 6 7 2 3 18

6 Aquaculture 1 1 2

7 Fish market 2 1 3

8 Tuna Onbord handling 2 1 3

9 Harbour cleanup 1 1

10 School programme 1 1 2

11 Street play 5 5

12 Mass communication 1 1 2

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A total of 60 training programmes were conductedat Odarev Chirala, Nizampatnam, Pudimadaka fishlanding center, Visakhapatnaman and Kakinada for thepre-processing workers and for the fishing harbourcubical workers at Visakhapatnam and Kakinada. They

were made aware of the importance of personal hygieneand use of keeping their premises and workingenvironment clean. During the training programmes, theyappreciated NETFISH trainings and the use of it for theirsocioeconomic development. The cubical workers ofVisakhapatnam fishing harbour started regular cleaningof their work premises. Pre-processing workers fromEtimoga and Kakinada who are working in processing


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plants at Kakinada were made to understand the needof hygiene and started following good hygienic practices.Pre-processing workers of Sai Marine Export Pvt Ltd.,Nellore were given intensive training on cleaningoperations for keeping the hygienic condition and theparticipants were supplied with hygiene kits with soapsand nail cutters.


91 Fishermen training programmes were conductedin places like Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Machilipatanam,Nizagmpatnam fishing harbours and fish landing centerslike Uppada, Kumhabishekam, Nakkapalli, Odarev,Gilakaladindi, Kondapalem, Pudimadaka, Mutyal-ammaplem, Lawsence bay colony, Chinnamangamaripetfish landing center.

NETFISH and its activities were introduced tofishermen and they were given awareness on goodhandling practices like using trolleys and plastic cratesin moving the products, cleaning the fish contactingsurface, role of ice, personal hygiene, etc. They werefamiliarized with hygiene practices and its implementationin their work spot. After knowing the importance ofcleanliness in harbours a small committee was formedamong boat owners association for its maintenance atNizampatnam and Machilipatnam fishing harbours.NETFISH supplied hand gloves and plastic bins forfishermen in order to make them practice hygienichandling of fishery products. At Kakinada fishing harbour,NETFISH distributed 15 pairs of gum boots to cubicalworkers instead of stipend.

The need of registering boats with MPEDA for gettingsubsidies were known to fishermen at Odarev fish landingcenter, Nizampatnam and Machilipatnam fishingharbours. As a result of the trainings of NETFISH theynow want to register their boats whereas some otherswanted to go for Tuna boat conversions.

The JD of AP State Fisheries, Guntur districtappreciated the NETFISH activities during the harbourcommittee meeting at Nizampatnam and promised togive good suppor t in conducting NETFISH trainingprogrammes in their region.


12 Onboard trainings to keep onboard hygienestandard were conducted in the region of Visakhapatnamand Odarev fish landing center of Nizampatnam, using6 cylinder trawlers on wet lease basis through President,AP Mechanized boat owners association, Visakhapatnam.

Fishermen and crew members were well trainedon use of ice and cold chain operation and its effect onquality of fish. They were given awareness on spoilageand different types of bacterial contaminations causingthe damage of fish and its effect on price reduction. Needof cleaning in fish hold and its effects on the qulity ofseafood were also taught. Importance of segregationof catch and maintaining separate fish hold area to packfish and shrimp were made known to them.

Practical demonstration was conducted on boatcleaning operations. The need of cold chain operations,avoiding trash fishing, disadvantages of drying fisheson deck and use of bleaching powder in killing bacteriaand micro organisms were also explained. The uses oflatest technologies such as GPS, Fish finder, VHF setswere introduced to them.

As an outcome of the onboard training programmes,fishermen started practicing proper washing, handling,sorting, icing and storing of catch onboard.

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52 training programmes were conducted during theyear at Visakhapatnam, Kakinada, Nizampatnam,Machilipatnam fishing harbours and other fish landingcenter like Uppada, Odarev, Etimoga, Gilakaladindi,Kondapalem and Pudimadaka.

Awareness was given through visual aids on TEDand its significance in controlling environmental imbalanceand survival of fish in ocean. The need of mesh sizeregulation and implementation of other methods forconservation of fishery resources were explained.Mangrove vegetation and its importance in giving shelter


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to juveniles and in protecting from natural disasters andcalamities were discussed with the fishermen. They weremade aware of different types of pollutants and itsecological impacts. Fishermen were trained on use ofbycatch reduction devices, Tuna long line monofilamenthook system, GPS, Fish finder, VHF sets for sustainablefishery.

As a result of the training programmes thefishermen showed interest in maintaining the ecology ofocean and sustainability of fishery resources for theirgood future. They agreed to control the dumping ofpollutants in to sea. The boat owners associations ofVisakhapatnam fishing harbour controlled landing oftrash fish to harbour. The fishermen of Pudimadaka andKondapalem fishermen reduced the use of gill nets andmore hooks and long liners are being used to controljuvenile fishing.

NETFISH supplied participants with food instead ofstipend. In some places they were supplied with hooksand ropes in view of avoiding the juvenile fishing.

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18 dry fish training programme and 6 post handlingfishery products were conducted in all the 4 fishingharbours and Pedagantyada, Odarev and Uppada Fishlanding centers.

As an outcome of the training the fishermen starteddrying fish on fish drying plat forms provided to them. InOdarev fish landing center they star ted practicingBamboo rack system instead of earlier system of dryingfish on soil. Some fishermen come forward to start sachetpacking and producing value added dry fish for the supermarkets. The fishermen of Odarev fish landing centerused nylon net (damaged) to cover the bamboo racksto avoid contaminations and birds. Fisher folk were awareon the harm in using chemicals and pesticides whilestoring and taking the products to the markets. In Uppadafish landing center dryfish makers are using plastic sheetson ground.

NETFISH supplied 18 x 24 ft synthetic plastic sheetsto the dry fish makers at Chepalatimmapuram inVisakhapatnam region for encouraging hygienic dryingmethods.

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NETFISH conducted 2 training programmes onHygienic practices and Post harvesting handling at aquafarms. Problems faced by workers at the time ofharvesting in keeping the quality of the catch werediscussed and they were advised not to use anyantibiotics in culture. They were explained about the useof Ice and cold chain operation and its effect on thequality of fish. Aqua farmers were trained on spoilageand bacterial contaminations as well as different type ofcontaminations and its effect on price reduction. Aslogiven the cleaning schedule to be followed in aqua farmsto avoid any sort of Physical, Chemical and bacterialcontaminations.

Pond workers were trained on cleaning and handwashing procedures and proper use of hand dips andfoot dips. They were explained about the hygienicstandards to be maintained after receiving the harvestedmaterial, cold chain operation to be followed, and theuse of chlorine and its importance. Personal hygieneand its importance in handling food products were alsoexplained. Material handling by using plastic sheets andthe utensils used for holding catches and ice packingwere demonstrated during the training.


Three training programmes were conducted ononboard handling of Tuna fish and Tuna fishingdevelopment during the year in Kakinada, Kondapalemand Pudimadaka. NETFISH with the help of Mr. George,an expert from Australia trained the boat owners andfishermen and made them aware of various subsidyschemes provided MPEDA for Tuna fishery development.With the assistance of MPEDA Tuna insulated boxes wereinstalled in 4 fiber boats of Mutyalammapalem fish landingcenter.


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Procedure for getting sashimi grade were explainedand demonstar ted for the participants. After attendingthe training programmes fishermen showed interest inTuna fishery and started following hygienic handlingpractices for the production of sashimi grade tuna. Theyreduced the usage of gill nets and started practicingtuna long lining.

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On 4th November 2008 Vizakhapatnam fishingharbour clean up programme was initiated by NETFISHwith the support of District Fishermen Youth WelfareAssociation (DFYWA), a member NGO in NETFISH.Stakeholder s and 50 school students activelyparticipated for the success of the programme. A lecturewas given on hygienic practices in harbour and theparticipants removed plastic, decomposed fishes andother unhygienic material from the harbour. About3000sqft area was cleaned and sanitized in 3 hours. Inaddition a rally was also conducted from the StateFisheries Dept. office to fishing harbour.

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NETFISH trained 90 fisher folks at Bapatla andVisakhapatnam fishing harbour by conducting 3 Fishmarket training programmes. Awareness was given oncontamination caused by different types of unhygienicpractices in market. Procedures for maintaining thehygienic standard in fish market were explained. NETFISHsupplied 3x4 ft plastic sheets to fisherwomen at fishingharbour, Visakhapatnam to encourage good handlingpractices. Importance of hand gloves in maintaininghygiene by controlling bacterial contaminations and safetyto workers hands were also explained. As an outcomethey started using plastic sheets for keeping fish for sale.Care is being taken in keeping the market premises clean,neat and free from stagnant water. They started cleaningthe utensils before and after the sale. Procedures forcleaning cubicals were demonstrated and fish vendorswere supplied with plastic sheets (4’ x 4’) instead ofstipend on World Fisheries Day by the JD, State FisheriesDept., Vizag.


A Mass communication programme was conductedat Visakhapatnam fishing harbour in association with twomechanized boat owners associations. Dr. Kasim of CIFTaddressed the gathering on quality handling of fisheryproducts.

Mr. Yakub Basha, JD, State Fisheries Department,Visakhapatnam advised the dry fish producers to avoidfish drying in fishing harbours and to carry out salt curingand fish drying activities in the land provided for thepurpose by state Government at Timmapuram.

Mr.P.C.Apparao, President, AP Mechanize BoatOwners Association advised the boat owners not todispose trash fishes in harbour so as to preventcontamination.

Mr,Mogi Ramudu advised the owners to use plasticor non corrosive utensils for handling the fishery productsand to avoid bamboo baskets. He appreciated NETFISHin providing plastic baskets instead of stipend in trainingprogrammes.

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NETFISH organized 2 school children trainingprogrammes at Kondapalem fish landing center andBapatla. On 19 th Jan, 2009 children were trained onpersonal hygiene and sanitation, as well as hygienepractices to keep boats, harbour and its premises cleanand neat, etc. Sanitation standards at different landingcenters of their district were discussed. Use of Ice, coldchain operation and its effect on quality of fish wereexplained. Training was also given on sorting and storingof different varieties of fishes based on their demandand value. They were explained about the use of latesttechnologies like GPS, Fish finder, VHF sets in fishing.Awareness was given on significance of mesh sizeregulation, TED etc in the conservation and managementof fishery. NETFISH distributed hygiene kits to the 90school children.


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On 26 March ‘09 five street plays were performedby 6 member team of Srujana cultural association fromRepalle, Prakasam district at Repalle and nearbyfishermen villages. Nearly 300 fisher folk were madeaware on different quality aspects to be maintained whilehandling fishery products onboard and in landing centers.The street plays could create a good response amongthe fisher folk and it is proposed to intensify the activityin all 4 major fishing harbours of AP State.


1. After conducting various extension programmes,about 40% of fishing boats, nets and other utensilsare being cleaned with detergent before and afterfishing. Now fishermen star ted using properwashing methods, proper icing and proper handlingof fishes onboard. Now they know the importanceof washing and storing of catch in ice immediatelyafter sorting. Fish holds are kept clean in most ofthe fishing vessels. Due to the awarenessprogrammes conducted on fish quality, most of thecatches are sorted and shrimp and fish are storedseparately in fish holds. Fisher men are aware ofcleaning the harbour plat forms and auction hallbefore sor ting and auctioning the catch. They areusing plastic sheets in areas where proper auctionhall and platforms are not available for keeping fishfor auction and also obey the instruction of hygienicinspectors posted in harbours by the state fisheriesdepartment.

2. Through the extensive training programmes,awareness could create among fishermen on thedifferent techniques needed in handling andpreservation of fish. In some landing centersfishermen star ted to practice good handlingmethods such as using trolleys and plastic sheetsfor carrying and keeping crushed ice, crates fortransportation of fish and to keep the harbourpremises clean. Also initiated to implementing codeof conduct in fishing harbours.

3. As an outcome of quality training programmes, theboat owners associations of Visakhapatnam fishingharbour prohibit the landing of trash fish to harbourand even if it comes, necessary actions are beingtaken for shifting it from harbour premises.

4. By the conser vation training programmes,fishermen of Pudimadaka and Kondapalem are nowaware on various conservation methods. Theyreduced usage of gill nets and started using hooksand long lines more, to control juvenile fishing andalso to get benefited by catching marketable sizefish.

5. As an outcome of the Dry fish awareness trainingprogrammes conducted intensively in potentialareas, dry fish makers are using hygienic containersfor salting and some of them are using fiber drumswith cap to avoid blow fly infestation. Uppada areadry fish vendors are using plastic sheets to dryfish. They also started using nylon nets over thedry palm leave to avoid direct contamination fromflies. In Uppada fish landing center dry fish makersare using plastic sheets for dyring fish instead ofspreading over sand.

6. Due to the awareness programmes, fishermen arenow utilizing the Fish drying plat forms provided bythe state fisheries depar tments. Ear lier theyavoided this because of certain drawbacks like overdrying and crispy drying which makes the productbrittle.

7. Due to awareness programmes on dry fish inOdarev fish landing center, fish drying is carryingout by bamboo rack system where the racks arearranged horizontally at a certain height from theland. Previously they were dried on bare sand. Somefishermen come forward to start Sachet packingand value added dry fish products for supermarkets. The fishermen of Odarev fish landingcenter started using nylon net (damaged) to coverfishes on bamboo racks to avoid contamination andbirds. Fisher folk were aware of the harm in using


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chemicals and pesticides while storing and takingthe products to the markets. In Uppada fish landingcenter dry fish makers are using plastic sheets onground.

8. As a result of awareness programmes conductedin Visakhapatnam local fish market, some of theregular sellers star ted using plastic sheets forkeeping and displaying the fish. The marketpremises are kept clean and neat and preventstagnation of water. They star ted cleaning theutensils before and after the sale at market.

9. As a result of training programmes on qualitymanagement at Kakinada fishing harbour catchesare now sorted and stored properly. Sor ting ofshrimp is carried out on small stand tables.Fishermen are now paying more attention to time– temperature factors to maintain proper qualityof the catch. Crushed ice is properly used tominimize damage to fish and to reduce spoilage.Crates are being used for collecting the crushedice.

10. Plastic crates are now being used in some fishingharbours for storage and transportation of catchesto the markets and to the exporters. In somelanding centers insulated ice boxes were introducedfor the transportation of fish and maintaining coldchain. Fishermen have realized the utility ofinsulated fish box and insulated fish hold as itreduces the consumption of ice to a great extend.

11. In some landing centers like Uppada fiber boatsare provided with insulated fish holds particularlyto store tuna fish and other catches.

12. Now the harbour cleaning operations ofVisakhapatnam fishing harbour is intensified asState Fisheries Department provided power washersystem.

13. In Kakinada, exporter cubicles are being cleanedby the owners. State fisheries department is goingto appoint sweepers.

14. Knowing the impor tance of co-managementcouncils in fisheries, steps were taken to star tHarbour Management committees in Nizampatnamand Machilipatnam. Cleaned plat forms or surfacesare used in these fishing harbours. Personalhygiene and habits of fishermen have beenimproved to some extent.

15. Awareness was created among the stake holdersto control the use of bamboo baskets and in thecoming years this will be totally controlled.Fishermen were made aware on cleaning theharbour, platforms and auction hall before sortingand auctioning the catch. Wherever the auction halland platforms are not available, they use plasticsheets for keeping fish for auction.

16. Most of the fishermen are now aware on importanceof personal hygiene, sanitation and conservationof fishery resources. Fishermen were also madeaware of the requirement of registration of fishingvessels with MPEDA for availing various assistanceschemes and approaching the RO, Visakhapatnam.

17. Extensive training programmes were conductedbefore the visit of FVO mission (EU team) to thefishing harbours at Kakinada and Visakhapatnam.Fisher folk and stake holder are aware on hygienicand sanitary aspects to be implemented in theirsurroundings.

18. As a result of the awareness programmesconducted by NETFISH on dry fish activities in fishingharbours with the help of State FisheriesDepartment, the trash fish drying in Visakhapatnamfishing harbour were shifted temporarily. An effortfor permanent shifting is going on.

19. Due to NETFISH training programmes, workers inexporter cubicles of Kakinada and Visakhapatnamfishing harbours are paying more attention incleaning, icing and sanitation aspects.

20. Fishermen of Nizampatnam and Machilipatnam arenow aware about the registration of fishing vesselfor availing various beneficial schemes of MPEDA.


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21. After extension programmes, fishermen havestar ted sor ting of valued fishes, cleaning andpreserving in separate crates, before keeping ininsulated fish boxes or fish holds.

22. Closed season is properly observed in most of thecoast. Awareness was created on conservation ofsea turtles. If they find any turtle in their catch it isreleased back to the sea.

23. Personal hygiene and habits of fishermen haveimproved to great extent.

24. In Nizampatnam fishing harbour most of the fishingboats are using plastic crates/baskets for washingcatch and transportation.

7.7 Orissa7.7 Orissa7.7 Orissa7.7 Orissa7.7 Orissa

Orissa has a coast line of 480 Km bordering 6districts viz.Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapoda, Jajatsingpur,Puri and Ganjam. The state of Orissa offers scope oflivelihood in both inland and marine sectors. Fishermenpopulation of the state is about 11 lakhs, of which about8 lakhs are in inland and 4 lakhs are in marine sector.The economic status of the fishermen is generally belowpoverty line. Orissa has 3 major fishing harbours and24 landing centers.


1. Lack of adequate facilities in the landing centersand harbours

2. Lack of proper knowledge regarding fish qualitymanagement and its importance in getting goodprice

3. Fishermen of the Chilka lake region were reluctantto use ice to preserve their catch.

4. Inadequacy of ice plants in Chilka region

5. Transportation of fish in open containers

6. Deforestation of Mangroves in the coastal areas.

7. Wild seed collection

8. Improper implementation of MFRAs

9. Over fishing

10. Improper observation of closed seasoned.

11. Lack of proper extension programmes to fetchscientific knowledge to the fishermen community.

Based on the lacunas identified a total of 265programmes were conducted in Orissa during 208-09.Majority of the training programmes were conducted indifferent harbours and landing centers on the postharvest fish quality management aspects. 179 trainingprogrammes of this type were organized in 4 maritimedistricts of Orissa. 27 number of pre-processing centretraining programmes were organized in 2 districts viz.Balasore and Jajatsingpur during 2008-09. Details ofdifferent training programmes conducted in differentstate is given in the table 10.

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DISTRICTSDISTRICTSDISTRICTSDISTRICTSDISTRICTS FTFTFTFTFT DFTDFTDFTDFTDFT PPCTPPCTPPCTPPCTPPCT ObTObTObTObTObT D-DD-DD-DD-DD-D SPSPSPSPSP MCMCMCMCMC AAAAACCCCC SpSpSpSpSp TTTTTOOOOOTTTTTALALALALAL

Puri 143 12 7 13 16 01 01 02 195

Balasore 16 12 3 31

Bhadrak 18 3 21

Jajatsingpur 2 15 17

Ganjam 1 1

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7.7.2 Pr7.7.2 Pr7.7.2 Pr7.7.2 Pr7.7.2 Pre-pre-pre-pre-pre-prooooocececececessing centrssing centrssing centrssing centrssing centre tre tre tre tre trainingainingainingainingaining Pr Pr Pr Pr ProoooogggggrrrrrammesammesammesammesammesOne of the critical stage at which fish quality

diminishes is the pre-processing centers where it ishandled in an untidy manner. Majority of the preprocessing centers of the state lack adequate facilitiesand the available facilities are also not been used too.By taking all these facts in to consideration NETFISHhas conducted 27 training programmes at pre-processing centers of Jajatsingppur and Balasoredistricts to make the workers aware of the newinternational fish quality standards, importance of fishquality management in pre processing centers,impor tant measures that should be strictly followedwhile working in pre processing plants, etc.

7.7.3 Fisher7.7.3 Fisher7.7.3 Fisher7.7.3 Fisher7.7.3 Fishermen men men men men TTTTTrrrrraining praining praining praining praining prooooogggggrrrrrammesammesammesammesammesNETFISH Orissa has organized 179 training

programmes for fishermen in landing centers andharbours of different parts of Orissa. 143 programmeswere organized in Puri district itself. Repeated trainingprogrammes were conducted in same landing centersto familiarize the people with the message of NETFISH.The main objective of this type of extension programmeswere to create awareness among the fish workers, fish

traders, boat owners ,etc. regarding the maintenanceof fish quality standard in harbours and hygienic handlingof fishes. These 179 training programmes includeseveral practical classes in which the harbour premiseswas cleaned in presence of NETFISH official.

7.7.4 Onboar7.7.4 Onboar7.7.4 Onboar7.7.4 Onboar7.7.4 Onboard d d d d TTTTTrrrrraining Praining Praining Praining Praining ProoooogggggrrrrrammesammesammesammesammesNETFISH Orissa arranged 10 onboard training

programmes in which fishermen were trained on goodhandling practices, personal hygiene, sanitation, etc.These programmes were organized in places likeBalaramgadi, Bahabalapur, Chilka, etc.

7.7.5 Dr7.7.5 Dr7.7.5 Dr7.7.5 Dr7.7.5 Dry Fish y Fish y Fish y Fish y Fish TTTTTrrrrraining Praining Praining Praining Praining Prooooogggggrrrrrammesammesammesammesammes15 training programmes for people engaged in dry

fish activities (mainly women) were conducted in the stateduring 2008-09. The aim of the training programmewas to create awareness among fish workers on hygienichandling and scientific drying of fish. Each of thesetraining programmes was targeted a group of 30 people.As the people engaged in dry fish activity were mainlywomen and illiterate, it was very difficult in the earlystages to change the mindset of the people but due tothe door to door awareness programmes, street playsand by the combination of other extension tools likeleaflets, posters and documentaries they are now slowlygetting out of their age-old practices.


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7.7.6 Str7.7.6 Str7.7.6 Str7.7.6 Str7.7.6 Street plaeet plaeet plaeet plaeet playsysysysys16 numbers of street plays were organized in Puri

district during 2008-09. These programmes got hugeappreciation from fishermen community and people fromneighboring districts were coming to watch theprogramme. Street plays are conducted in the form ofhorse dance.

7.7.7 Door to Door 7.7.7 Door to Door 7.7.7 Door to Door 7.7.7 Door to Door 7.7.7 Door to Door AAAAAwwwwwararararareness Preness Preness Preness Preness ProoooogggggrrrrrammesammesammesammesammesThese types of awareness programmes were

conducted by visiting the individual houses of fishermenfor a face to face interaction and collect feedback ofNETFISH training programmes from them.

7.7.8 Outcomes7.7.8 Outcomes7.7.8 Outcomes7.7.8 Outcomes7.7.8 Outcomes1. As a result of the continuous training programmes

by NETFISH in Astranga, of Puri district many SHGsare now coming forward to open new ice plants innearby areas of fishing harbour.

2. Talasare fish landing centre of Balasore district isnow regularly being cleaned as per the cleaningmethod and schedule prepared by NETFISH.

3. As a result of the door to door awarenessprogramme several villagers from many fishing

villages came forward to work as volunteers inNET FISH

4. Nuagarh fishing harbour of Puri district is beingcleaned regularly as per the cleaning method andschedule prepared by NETFISH.

7.8 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.8 TTTTTamil Naduamil Naduamil Naduamil Naduamil NaduTamil Nadu with a coastline 1076 km has 13 maritime

districts and two coastal union territories contributing15 % of India’s coastal length. The state has 611 fishingvillages, 3 major harbours, 4 medium fishing harboursand 6 jetties. Main fishing gears used in Tamil Nadu aregillnet, trawl net, shore seine, boat seine, long lines andtraps. The Gulf of Mannar in Bay of Bengal betweenRameswaram and Kanyakumari is among the world’shighly diverse ecosystem. Considering the biologicalrichness of the area the Government of Tamilnadu boughtthe 21 uninhabited islands and developed as the firstNational Marine Park of the country. The Gulf of MannarBiosphere Reserve extending over 10,500 km2 andincludes 21 islands of the National Park (560 km2) isthe first marine biosphere reserve in the country. Themangrove ecosystem at Pichavaram is another protectedecosystem of the state.

TTTTTaaaaabbbbble 11.le 11.le 11.le 11.le 11. District wise details of District wise details of District wise details of District wise details of District wise details of pr pr pr pr prooooogggggrrrrrammes conducted in ammes conducted in ammes conducted in ammes conducted in ammes conducted in TTTTTamil Nadu during 2008-09amil Nadu during 2008-09amil Nadu during 2008-09amil Nadu during 2008-09amil Nadu during 2008-09

DistrictDistrictDistrictDistrictDistrict C&SFTC&SFTC&SFTC&SFTC&SFT FTFTFTFTFT ObObObObOb.T.T.T.T.T TTTTTTTTTT SPSPSPSPSP HCPHCPHCPHCPHCP CCPCCPCCPCCPCCP HKDHKDHKDHKDHKD PPCTPPCTPPCTPPCTPPCT Ex.Ex.Ex.Ex.Ex. TTTTTotalotalotalotalotalTanjavur 37 20 10 67Pudukottai 12 5 1 18Ramanathapuram 32 42 5 1 80Thoothukudi 10 28 2 1 1 42Kanyakumry 8 3 32 43Thiruvalluvar 13 12 1 26Chennai 39 14 18 16 3 2 4 96Kanchipuram 25 29 20 1 1 76Villupuram 2 19 1 22Cuddalore 6 2 1 9Pondycherry 8 10 1 19Nagapatinam 15 19 6 5 1 46TTTTTotalotalotalotalotal 191191191191191 192192192192192 3535353535 3030303030 8080808080 55555 11111 11111 55555 44444 544544544544544


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77777.8.1 Identified lacunas of the state.8.1 Identified lacunas of the state.8.1 Identified lacunas of the state.8.1 Identified lacunas of the state.8.1 Identified lacunas of the state

1. Lack of awareness among people regarding thefish quality management and its importance

2. Inadequate number of ice plants in most of thefishing villages.

3. Ignorance of the cold chain process in fisheriesby fishermen

4. Soaking cuttle fish and squids brought by themechanized boats in water at Tuticorin Fishingharbour.

5. Use of wharf for auctioning and loading catchesin Chinna Muttam harbour of Kanyakumari District.

6. Drying sardines on bare sand at Rameswaram,when large catch is landed.

7. Mangrove deforestation in the river mouth atThiruvallur district.

8. Operation of pair trawling (Bull Trawl) inSethubavachathiram, Mallipattinam, Mandapamand Rameswaram even though it was banned byTamil Nadu state Govt.

9. Operation of purse seines even though it wasprohibited by the state fisheries dept.

10. Destructive fishing methods like dynamite fishingin many pockets of Tamil Nadu

11. Lenient implementation of cod end mesh sizeregulation.

After identifying all these short falls NETFISH hasconducted a total of 544 training programmes alongthe entire coastline of Tamil Nadu during 2008-09. Adetailed breakup of the programme is given in Table 11.These 544 training programmes include conservationand sustainable fishing training programmes, fishermentraining programmes at harbours and landing centers,onboard training programmes, pre-processing centretraining programmes, tuna trainings, street-plays,harbour c leanup programmes, coastal c leanupprogrammes, hygiene kit distribution and exhibitions. Ofthe 13 maritime states of Tamil Nadu, NETFISH hascovered 12 districts with its various activities. NETFISHcould establish a firm relationship with the fishermenand other stake holders of fisheries of Tamil Nadu, govt.officials related to fisheries sector, research institutions,etc. This was the foundation stone laid by the NETFISHfor the formation Co-management councils in all thedistricts in the coming years.



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A total of 191 conservation and sustainable fishingtraining programmes were conducted by NETFISH during2008-09. Different topics dealt in the conservationclasses were impacts of juvenile fishing, hazards ofdestructive fishing practices, by catch reduction methods,mesh size regulation, adverse effects of the destructionof mangroves and coral reef ecosystems, etc.


192 f ishermen training programmes wereorganized in different landing centers and harbours ofTamil Nadu during 2008-09. These programmes wereorganized in 10 districts. Maximum number ofprogrammes were conducted in Ramanathapuram districtand followed by Kanchipuram. Topics covered in thesetraining programmes were different aspect of hygienichandling of fishes onboard, at harbours and in pre-processing centers.


NETFISH State Coordinator and trainers frommember NGOs go with fishermen to sea and conductonboard training programmes for them. 35 suchprogrammes were conducted during 2008-09. Duringthe class fishermen were being taught different aspectsof scientific onboard handling of fish, proper icing,preser vation etc. All the fishermen involvedenthusiastically in these trainings. Majority of the onboardtraining programmes were conducted in Tanjavur andPondycherry districts.


30 tuna training programmes were conducted in 6districts of Tamil Nadu during 2008-09. During thesefishermen were trained on handling tuna for makingSashmi grade tuna.

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5 numbers of pre processing centre trainingprogrammes were organized in 4 district of Tamil Naduduring 2008-09. During these trainings impacts of hutand floor peeling, quality standards to be ensured in thepre-processing centers, etc were discussed.


Important aspects of fish quality management,conservation and sustainable fishing were conveyedeffectively to the fishermen through street-plays, the mostaccepted folk art form of Tamil Nadu. 80 numbers ofsuch programmes were organized in 4 districts of TamilNadu viz. Kanyakumari, Tiruvalluvar, Chennai andKanchipuram during 2008-09. Huge crowd gathered inall these places to watch the programme. Street-playshelped to spread the message of NETFISH more easilyto the beneficiaries.

7.8.8 Harbour Clean7.8.8 Harbour Clean7.8.8 Harbour Clean7.8.8 Harbour Clean7.8.8 Harbour Cleanup Prup Prup Prup Prup Prooooogggggrrrrrammeammeammeammeamme

Nearly 68 school students from Kanchipuram districtpar ticipated in the harbour cleanup programme whichwas arranged by SOHES, member NGO of NETFISH atKasimedu, Chennai. Fisheries Inspector, AssistantDirector from Por t management, Boat OwnersRepresentatives, Deputy Director and Assistant Director,MPEDA were present on the occasion. The programmebegun with the national anthem, which was followed by alecture on hygienic handling of fishes at harbours.Cleaning of the entire harbour area was also done bythe students, boat crews and fishermen.

7.8.9 Science city Exhibition7.8.9 Science city Exhibition7.8.9 Science city Exhibition7.8.9 Science city Exhibition7.8.9 Science city Exhibition

NETFISH Chennai took part in the Exhibition held atAdayar Anna University, Chennai on 19-22 February 2009and won the first prize for the best stall. Different postersand leaflets of NETFISH were displayed in the stall.Hundreds of people visited the stall and enquired aboutNETFISH activities.


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7.8.10 Coastal Clean7.8.10 Coastal Clean7.8.10 Coastal Clean7.8.10 Coastal Clean7.8.10 Coastal Cleanup Prup Prup Prup Prup Prooooogggggrrrrrammeammeammeammeamme

On 15.9.08, NETFISH-MPEDA celebrated “WorldCoastal Clean-up Day” with PAD, member NGO in NETFISHand GOMBRT. PAD volunteers with a colorfully decoratedvehicle with digital banners on four sides, depicting theimportance of cleanliness of beaches, importance ofthe avoidance of plastic garbage disposal into the seaor beach to safeguard turtles, corals, marine environmentand beaches were travelled the entire coastal area. Thevolunteers of PAD arranged a wonderful culturalprogramme in the main street of Therespuram, Tuticorinwith drums called “Parai “. The volunteers, officials andfisher folk cleaned the Tuticorin Therespuram beach.From 15.9.08 to 22.9.08, the volunteers travelledthrough fishing villages from Tuticorin to Natarajapuramin Ramanathapuram district by cleaning the coastalvillages. Thus huge awareness was created amongfishermen on the importance of cleaning beaches andharbours.

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On 15.11.08, 120 NSS volunteers of FisheriesCollege, Tuticorin took part in the awareness campaignorganized by NETFISH at Tuticorin fishing harbour. Theycleaned the entire fishing harbour premises. Dr. V.K.Venkata Ramani, Dean, Fisheries College talked aboutthe importance of hygiene in the pre and post harvestmanagement. Dr. G. Sukumar, Associate Professor andalso Coordinator NSS Programme explained the roleplayed by the students in cleaning fishing harbour. Shri.R.Ilam Paruthi, Assistant Director of Fisheries, Shri. S. AsokKumar, Assistant Director, MPEDA and C.Ravindran, StateCoordinator spoke on the occasion.

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Hon’ble Minister for Social Welfare, Tamil Nadu, Smt.P. Geetha Jeevan distributed hygiene kits sponsored byNETFISH to mechanized boat owners of Tuticorin harbouron 21.11.08. The Hygiene Kit supplied comprised of 5

pairs of Gum boots, 5 pairs of gloves, 5 pairs ofNETFISH-MPEDA name printed caps, 5 numbers ofwooden coir brushes, 5 litres of liquid cleanser and 5Kg. of bleaching powder. These Kits were supplied to265 boats of Tuticorin fishing harbour.

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1. Hygiene in fish handling is realized by bothmechanized and country craft fishermen.

2. Use of ice with fish in the ratio of 1:1 is now verywell understood by the fisherfolk, after our training

3. By our onboard training, the mechanized sectorfishermen are taught, how to keep the deck devoidof oil, how to clean it first with detergent and thenwith bleaching powder.

4. By our conservation classes, fisherfolk’s mind-sethas now changed. They are now aware of fish catchreduction, its causes and effects.

5. Co-management principles were told amongfishermen. Though they don’t know how it will beimplemented with fishermen themselves, NGOs andGovt. agencies, at least a positive attitude isgenerated among them.

6. Due to classes on conservation, each and everyvillage wants FAD (Fish Aggregating Device) or AR(Artificial Reef). This may be provided either by theNGOs or Govt. in their villages, which will be a goodstep for enhancing growth of fish population.

7. By tuna training, fisher folk knew that hook andline is a passive gear, which goes in hand in handwith conservation principles. They also know thatsashimi grade tuna will fetch 5 times more pricethan the ordinary canning grade tuna.

8. By conservation classes, the fisher folk in Thanjavur,Pudukottai, and Ramanathapuram districts knewthe importance of mangrove afforestation in thecoastal belts. Hitherto, they were cutting them forcattle feeds, fuel, woods and floats of nets. Now


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they realized the importance of mangroves, as abarrier for cyclones and tsunamis and a safe andsheltered habitat for the breeding of fishes andcrustaceans.

9. The supply of hygiene kits to Tuticorin mechanizedboat workers played a major role now. They keptthe kits in their boats. Initially, they were reluctantto use the gum boots and gloves but star tedwearing it, once they understood its need to protectthemselves from poisonous sea snakes and harmswhile handling live catfish and crabs. This feed backgot from the mechanized workers of TuticorinFishing Harbour. They were advised to use them atthe time of sorting and also in auction halls. Thusslowly the fisher folk are switching over to the habitof using gum-boots and gloves.

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NETFISH organized a 15 days trainers trainingprogramme from 15.04.2008 to 31.04.2009 forcandidates from member NGOs so as to develop themas trained trainers by revamping their knowledge on thevarious topics being covered in the extensionprogrammes among f isher folk par ticular ly onconservation of aquatic resources and sustainable fishing

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NETFISH conducted a one day consultative workshopon ‘Co-management in Fisheries’ on 10.03.2009 at HotelAvenue Centre, Kochi. The workshop began with anintroduction by Dr. Joice V. Thomas, Chief Executive,NETFISH. Delivering the welcome speech, Shri B. VishnuBhat, Director MPEDA explained the role of MPEDAsocieties in extension education especially in the area ofsustainable fishing, conservation of fishery resourcesand aquaculture. He expressed his happiness in theNETFISH activities for the welfare of fisherfolk. Thisworkshop was conducted mainly to familiarize theconcept of co- management to the members of NonGovernment Organizations (NGOs) in NETFISH. Aneminent gathering including Scientists from reputed

fisheries organizations, representatives from memberNGOs from all maritime states of India, Matsyafed, andofficials of MPEDA and NETFISH par ticipated in theworkshop.

Shri C.M. Muraleedharan, FAO consultant did apresentation on Conceptual Understanding on FisheriesCo-management, discussing the impor tance of Co-management in fisheries management and forempowering the community. The four major pillars of Co-management and the various challenges in establishingthe Co-management councils were also discussed.

Shri. V. Vivekanandan, Chief Advisor, SIFFS made acomprehensive presentation on Co –management inAllapad Panchayat –a case study, during which he sharedhis experience while implementing Fisheries Co-management Council (FIMAC) in Alappad in Kerala,Nagapatinam and Rameswaram in Tamilnadu. He explicitlyhighlighted the practical aspects of implementing theconcepts of Co-management in Indian context withreference to the models available world over.

A brain storming session led by Shri C.M.Muraleedharan, Shri V. Vivekanandan and Dr. Lazarusfollowed the presentations in which various queries fromthe participants were discussed and answered. Possiblestrategies to implement co- management council in thevarious fishing villages in India were evolved during thesession. Dr. Lazarus asked the NGO members of NETFISHto identify critical fish habitat and resources in theirregions and form a Co- management body to protect it.

The workshop came to an end by the vote of thanksby Dr. Joice V.Thomas Chief Executive, NETFISH.

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NETFISH organised a five day training programmeon ‘New Dimensions in Extension Management’ from 16th

to 20th March 2009 at National Institute of AgriculturalExtension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad. NETFISHChief Executive Officer, State Co-ordinators, ResearchAssistant and representatives of partner NGOs from allmaritime states of India attended the programme.


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Eminent personalities from renowned organizationsgave lectures, discussing recent advancements and theirimplementation in fishery extension management anddifferent problems in extension work and strategies fortheir betterment. All the classes were highly informativeand thought provoking. The impor tance ofcommunication capabilities and leadership qualities forthe effective functioning of extension programmes andthe role of extension workers in leading the communitywere also explained during the training.

A field visit was conducted to Chivalla village wherethe par ticipants got opportunity to interact and sharetheir experience with members of the Self Help Groups(SHGs) of Sneha Mutually Aided Co-operative CreditSociety Ltd.

Chief Executive NETFISH expressed his hear tfeltgratitude to Dr. M. N. Reddy and Dr. Balasubramani, cocoordinators of the programme and expressed thehappiness on the smooth conduct of this programme.

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During 2008-09 NETFISH has produced 13 leafletsin ten different languages of India on various aspects offish quality management, sustainable fishing andconservation of fishery resources. The titles of theseleaflets are given below.

Juvenile Fishing

Marine Turtles

Onboard Handling Of Fish

A Good Fish Market

Eco-Friendly Fishing Methods

Fish Handling At Landing Centers

Responsible Fishing

Bycatch Reduction Measures

Mangroves

Coral Reefs

Pollution in Fishing Harbours

Fish Handling At Pre-Processing Centres

Ice & Fish

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NETFISH produced ten posters on different aspectsof fish quality management, sustainable fishing andconservation of fishery resources in ten languagesduring 2008-09. The titles of these posters are givenbelow:

Today’s Juveniles Tomorrow’s Wealth

Wash Fish In Good Quality Water

Never Carry Fish In Open & Without Ice

Always Use Shovel To Handle Fish

Carry Enough Ice When Going For Fishing

Use Solar Fish Drier For Good Quality Dry Fish

Clean Your Boat Before & After Fishing

No…No…I Don’t Need This Fish, YouHandled It Unhygienically

Fish : Ice, 1kg : 1 Kg

Who Spoiled It?

11.3 Documentaries11.3 Documentaries11.3 Documentaries11.3 Documentaries11.3 Documentaries

NETFISH has produced four documentaries such as“Hygienic Handling of Fishes Onboard”, “Hygienichandling of Fishes in Harbours”, “Responsible Fishingand Conservation of Fishery Resources” and “HygienicHarvest of Shrimps in Aquafarms” during 2008-09.

11.4 Animation Films11.4 Animation Films11.4 Animation Films11.4 Animation Films11.4 Animation Films

Two animation films entitled as “Good Practices forBetter Price” and “Conservation of Marine Resources”were produced by NETFISH during 2008-09.....


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NONONONONOTES FORMING PTES FORMING PTES FORMING PTES FORMING PTES FORMING PARARARARART OF T OF T OF T OF T OF AAAAACCOUNTS FOR CCOUNTS FOR CCOUNTS FOR CCOUNTS FOR CCOUNTS FOR THE THE THE THE THE YEAR ENDED 31-03-2009YEAR ENDED 31-03-2009YEAR ENDED 31-03-2009YEAR ENDED 31-03-2009YEAR ENDED 31-03-2009

1. Significant accounting policies

a. Basis of accounting-

Accounts are prepared on accrual basis of accounting.

b. Capital fund-

Funds received from MPEDA (author/founder of the society) are credited to capital fund

c. Fixed asset-

Fixed assets are stated at costless depreciation

d. Depreciation-

Depreciation is provided as per the rates prescribed under the Income Tax Act 1961

Computer and accessories -60%

Furniture and fittings-10%

Depreciation has been provided on assets acquired during the year. 50% of depreciation has been

charged on all assets acquired after 30th September 2008

2. During the year 2008-09, an amount of rupees 1,30,00,000 has been received as fund transfer from

MPEDA and the same has been credited to Capital Fund

3. Expenditure the head “Training programme” for the year Rupees 5,29,625 includesan amount of Rupees

2,50,000 paid towards National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, Hyderabad for orientation

and training for NGOs and State Coordinators

4. The institute has been granted exemption under section 12AA of Income Tax Act 1961 vide order No. CIT/

CHN/T/12A/741/2007-08 of the Commissioner of Income Tax , Kochi.

5. Previous year’s figure was regrouped whenever necessary.


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Documents

NETFISH - MPEDAnetfishmpeda.org/publications/pdf/annual-report-2008-09.pdf11.07.2008. The new Executive Committee members of NETFISH are given below. Table 1. Executive Committee members