Training on a Responsible fishing techniques at Veraval

In association with National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad a three day training programme on “Responsible Fishing Techniques for Resource Conservation” was conducted at Veraval Research Centre of ICAR-CIFT for the benefit of fishermen of Veraval during 24-26 March, 2015.The programme was inaugurated by Shri Ramji BhaiVanik, Vice President, Veraval Boat Owners Association. Dr. Leela Edwin, Head, Fishing Technology Division, ICAR-CIFT, Cochin presided over the function. Shri Sumit Ravat, Assistant Commanding Officer, Indian Coast Guard, ShriV.K. Hakkim, Assistant Director, MPEDA and Shri Mohammed Koya, Scientist In-Charge, Veraval R C of ICAR-CMFRI offered felicitations. Dr. G.K Sivaraman, Scientist In-Charge, Veraval RC of ICAR-CIFT welcomed the gathering while Dr. K.K. Prajith, Scientist and Co-convener of the programme proposed vote of thanks. Later, during the technical sessions, a class on “Safe fishing” was handled by Shri Sumit Ravatand talk on “Responsible fishing techniques” was delivered by  Dr. P. Pravin, Principal Scientist, ICAR-CIFT, Cochin. Dr. V.R Madhu, Senior Scientist and Dr. K.K. Prajith, Scientist were the other resource persons. There was a practical session after technical sessions. About 80 fishermen from Sree Kharva Samyukth Machimar Boat Owners Association (Sagarputhra Foundation),Veraval, Sree Bhidia Kharwa Samaj Boat Owners Association, Sree Bhidia Koli Samaj and Samyukth Machimar Boat Association attended the programme.

Shri Ramji Bhai Vanik inaugurating the programme

Shri Sumit Ravat taking classes on Safe fishing

Participants and faculty of the programme