Research Studies in Fisheries Extension

• SMART EDP Module for livelihood security of small-scale fisherfolk through fish- preneurship
• Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITKs) in marine fisheries sector of Kerala: Documentation and analysis
• Impact analysis of S&T outputs of ICAR-CIFT on the socio-economic fabric of fisheries stakeholders
• Dynamics of fish consumption with reference to emerging health, safety and quality issues.
• Inclusion and popularisation of fish-based products for alleviating malnutrition among vulnerable population
• Digital fish marketing ecosystem in India
• Scale to measure attitude of fishers towards responsible fishing
• Assessment of Extension System in the Marine Fisheries Sector of Kerala
• Study on the entrepreneurship ecosystem in fisheries and the cybernetics of Women Initiated Enterprises in Fisheries (WIEF) in selected coastal states of India

Statistics & Economics

• Studied occupational structure, labour productivity and labour migration in the fisheries sector
• Economic evaluation of resource use efficiency and management of reservoir ecosystem
• Assessed input and service delivery system for marine fisheries development in Kerala
• Modelling studies for estimation of revenue-based capacity and valuation of selected fishing systems and fish supply chain analysis
• Assessment of role and impact of Fisheries Co-operatives in enhancing the livelihood and resources management capabilities of fisherfolk in India
• Informatics Tools developed - CIFT Lab Test - An information system on sample testing and analysis and CIFTraining- An information system on ICAR-CIFT training programme

(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vcsecon.CIFT_Lab_Test
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vcsecon.CIFT_Training_new)
 

Extension Services

• Technology, assessment and refinement through KVKs under TSP/SCSP/NEH
• Technology demonstration through various stakeholders under TSP/SCSP/NEH
• Establishment of Custom hiring centres in selected KVKs
• Interest group formation and handholding of entrepreneurs
• Input and technical support to self-help groups and societies

Regular Training and HRD Programmes Conducted

• ICAR- sponsored winter school
• Training Programmes under Prime Minister Matsy Sampada Yojana/PMMSY
• Training Programmes under scheduled caste sub plan (SCSP)

Training Programmes for Foreign Officials

• Training Programmes under Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)
• Training Programmes under Feed the Future India Triangular Training (FTF ITT)
• Training Programmes under African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO)