NETFISH-MPEDA म सक ववरण MONTHLY REPORT ज न June-2018 म य ग णत ब धन और चर थ य म ययन न टवक (न ट फश)

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1 NETFISH-MPEDA म सक ववरण MONTHLY REPORT ज न-2018 June-2018 म य ग णत ब धन और चर थ य म ययन न टवक (न ट फश) Network for Fish Quality Management & Sustainable Fishing (NETFISH) व ल रप टमप. ओ., एण क लम , क रल, भ रत Vallarpadam P.O., Ernakulam , Kerala, India Ph:

2 1 1) Summary: MONTHLY REPORT ON ACTIVITIES OF NETFISH DURING JUNE 2018 As part of its various extension activities, the NETFISH conducted 165 awareness in the month of June 2018, benefitting around 6078 fishery stakeholders. Sl.No. Type of extension programme No. of No: of Beneficiaries 1 SMP/FQM/CSF Square Mesh Fabrication On-board Pre-processing Dry fish Value Addition training programme GPS Handling Clean-up School Programmes Sea Club programme Sea Safety training Other Special Programmes Street Plays Total ) Major Activities during the month: Celebration of World Environment Day by organizing harbour clean-up at Kollam Celebration of World Ocean Day by organizing Harbour clean-up at Neendakara and Awareness meeting at Mangrol Mass boat clean-up at Deshapran, Sankarpur & Purba Medinipur NFDB sponsored square mesh fabrication training programme at Kerala North & Karnataka region Value Addition training programme at Andhra Pradesh GPS training at Visakhapatnam & Poombuhar School children awareness at Jaldah & Purba Medinipur Beach clean-up campaign by Seaclub at St. Albert s College, Kerala North region Sea Safety awareness programme at West Bengal, Tamil Nadu North & Kerala North regions Street plays at Kerala South region

3 2 3) State wise Details of Extension Programmes conducted during the month: The state-wise data on number of extension conducted by NETFISH in June 2018 are given in the below table and subsequent sections: WB OD AP TNN TNS KLS KLN KA/G MH GJ Month s- Total & beneficiaries Fiscal year s- Total & beneficiaries Type of Programme SMP/FQM/CSF SM Conversion Onboard Pre-processing Processing Dry fish VHSE training Value addition of Fishery products Other Livelihood Programmes Exposure Visits GPSHandling/Eco sounder training Tuna Processing (deep sea fishing technique) Cleanups School Cuttle Fish/Oyster Conservation Black clam restoration Mussel/ Mud crab culture popularization Sea Club Sea Safety HACCP Other Special Programmes Street Plays Exhibitions Month s -Total & beneficiaries Financial year - Total & beneficiaries

4 3 4) Region-wise activities of NETFISH during June WEST BENGAL In West Bengal, 18 extension were conducted during June 2018 as per the details given below. Selected place SMP/ FQM/ CSF Ob Clean up School prog. Sea Safety Total Total beneficiaries South 24 Parganas Kakdwip Deshapran Purba Medinipur Freserganj Narayanpur Namkhana Sankarpur Hanra Total \ No Date Place Type of Programme No: of Beneficiaries South 24Parganas Sea Safety & Navigation Kakdwip Sea Safety & Navigation Deshapran Mass Boat Clean up Deshapran SMP/FQM/CSF Deshapran Sea Safety & Navigation Purba Medinipur School Programme Freserganj SMP/FQM/CSF Narayanpur SMP/FQM/CSF Namkhana On board Freserganj SMP/FQM/CSF Sankarpur Mass Boat Clean up Sankarpur SMP/FQM/CSF Hanra On board Deshapran SMP/FQM/CSF Purba Medinipur Mass Boat Clean up Jaldah School Programme Dadanpatrabar SMP/FQM/CSF Sankarpur SMP/FQM/CSF 30 NETFISH Kolkata had organized 3 training on Sea Safety and Navigation on 6 th, 7 th and 14 th June 2018 at Dash mile & Akshaynagar in South 24 Parganas and Deshapran FH in Purba Medinipur respectively, which was beneficial for 110 skippers/drivers of mechanized fishing vessels from the locality. Shri. P. K. Pahari, Special Officer, Deshapran FH inaugurated the programme and highlighted on safety & security during fishing and the facilities Sea Safety programme at Dash Mile

5 4 available in the fishing vessel in connection with security of the fishing boat. Shri. Abhijit Dasgupta, Station Commandant, Coast Guard, Freserganj was present in the programme at Dash mile, where he described the legal requirements for fishing in Indian water, conservation of marine fisheries, life saving equipments etc. State Coordinator, NETFISH described on safety and security at sea, importance of registration & licensing of fishing vessels, use of different life saving equipment such as life jacket, life buoy, life raft, Distress Alert Transmitter (DAT) machine etc., VHF, HF & MF transmission system, different communication measures during distress, rules of the road, marine signals etc. Essential training materials were also provided to the participants. The programme was very useful for the trainees, as these awareness is not only very essential for safe fishing but also for safe navigation of boats and therefore the skippers who attended the training appreciated NETFISH for conducting such a programme. Sea Safety Programmes at Deshapran Sea Safety Programmes at Akshayanagar On 14 th of the month, NETFISH had distributed 85 numbers of plastic basket and shovels to the skipper/ driver of the mechanized fishing vessels at Deshapran Fishing Harbour In addition to the above, the following are the works and activities performed during the month No. Date Official(s) involved Work done DD MPEDA & SCO Visit to Kakdwip region for inspection of fishing vessels for registration with MPEDA DD & SCO Meeting with Shri. Subrata Mukherjee, Director of Fisheries, Dr. U. K. Panja, Jt. Director of Fisheries, Dr. P.K. Jana, Jt. Director of Fisheries (ME & MS) regarding enrollment of aqua farms, SIMP Present scenario of shrimp export, GIFT Tilapia farming etc. at Directorate of Fisheries, Salt Lake, Kolkata Shri. S. S. Shaji & Shri. A. Lahiri, Dy. Director & SCO Shri. S. S. Shaji & Shri. A. Lahiri DD and State Coordinator Shri. S. S. Shaji, DD, and State Coordinator Meeting with Secretary & President, SEAI, Kolkata and Exporters regarding enrollment of aqua farms, SIMP Present scenario of shrimp export etc. at SEAI office, Kolkata Meeting with Dr. Ravi Inder Singh, IAS Secretary Fisheries, Dr. S. Biswas DDF regarding enrolment of aqua farms and present status of exports from West Bengal. Meeting with Director of Fisheries & other Fishery Officers regarding activities of MPEDA & NETFISH for collaborate in Assam at Directorate of Fisheries, Guwahati, Assam

6 5 The data regarding fish landing and boat arrival during June 2018, in 6 harbours of West Bengal region under the concerned data collectors is given below. Fish landing & Boat arrival details June 2018 Harbour Total Catch (tons) No: of boat arrivals Deshapran Digha (Sankarpur) Kakdwip Sultanpur Raidighi Namkhana Total ODISHA Extension activities in Odisha during the month consisted of only 11 awareness which were as briefed below. Selected Place SMP/FQM/CSF Ob Total Total No: of Beneficiaries Chilka Paradeep Balasore Total No: Date Place Type of Programmme No: of Beneficiaries Chilka SMP/FQM/CSF Chilka SMP/FQM/CSF Paradeep On board Paradeep On board Paradeep On board Balasore On board Balasore On board Balasore On board Balasore On board Balasore On board Balasore On board 15 The data regarding fish landing and boat arrival during June 2018, in 4 harbours of Odisha region under the concerned data collectors is given below. Fish landing & Boat arrival details June 2018 Harbour Total Catch (tons) No: of boat arrivals Balaramgadi Dhamara Bahabalapur Paradeep Total ANDHRA PRADESH In Andhra Pradesh, 12 awareness were conducted in June 2018 as per the details given below. Selected Place SMP/FQM /CSF Df Value Addtn GPS Total Total No: of Beneficiaries

7 6 Visakhapatnam Vodarevu Total No: Date Place Type of Programmme No: of Beneficiaries Visakhapatnam SMP/FQM/CSF Visakhapatnam SMP/FQM/CSF Visakhapatnam Dry Fish Visakhapatnam GPS Visakhapatnam Dry Fish Visakhapatnam SMP/FQM/CSF Visakhapatnam Value Added Training Vodarevu SMP/FQM/CSF Vodarevu SMP/FQM/CSF Visakhapatnam SMP/FQM/CSF Vodarevu Dry Fish Vodarevu Dry Fish 30 NETFISH along with DFYWA organized a training programme on GPS and Eco Sounder at Pudimadaka Fish Landing Centre on 14 th June The training was started with an awareness meeting in which 30 fishermen from the fish landing centre attended. SCO explained about the use of GPS in fishing and marking fishing ground. Shri. B. Thavudu, Programme Coordinator, DFYWA explained about the significance of handheld GPS in Motorized boats which are going for fishing with very limited quantity of fuel. Mr. Nagaraju from M/s. GARMIN Company explained about the different navigational devices used in fishing vessels. The available models of handheld GPS which can be operated with battery were introduced to the Tuna fishing boat owners and a demonstration of operation of GPS devices was also done. The fishermen then operated the device themselves and clear their doubts in marking route and fishing grounds. Hands on training programme on Value Added fishery Products was conducted at Mangamaripeta on 29 th June About 30 beneficiaries including fisherwomen, fish traders, wet fish vendors and the members of Small Fish Producers Society attended the programme. Shri. Arjili dasu, Executive Secretary, DFYWA explained about the importance of the programme and the demand of ready to eat fishery products at markets. Shri. P. Hanumantha Rao, SCO NETFISH described about the need of hands on training to produce value added fishery products. Shri. M. Shaji, Deputy Director, RD, MPEDA Visakhapatnam explained about the need to maintain the hygiene and sanitation and the demand of ready to eat fishery products in the markets. He also suggested to popularize the product with a brand name as Mangamaripeta Fishery Products. The fisherwomen were actively participated in the training programme and

8 7 finally prepared the tasty fish cutlets and fish balls. The economic benefit was also studied by calculating the cost of raw materials and the value of finished products. In addition to the above, the following are the works and activities performed during the month No. Date Official(s) involved Work done SCO Coordinate with the officials of BOBP Project to improve the Quality landings and Supply chain of Tuna fish to the Tuna fishermen at Pudimadaka with the permission of HO. NETFISH arranged meeting with the 20 boat owners and discussed about the Tuna fish landings and supply and marketing system. During June 2018, the data regarding fish landing and boat arrival was nil in harbours of Andhra Pradesh due to trawl ban. 4. TAMIL NADU NORTH Along Northern coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, 15 awareness were conducted during the month, as briefed below. Selected Place SMP/FQM /CSF PPC Df GPS Sea Safety Total Total No: of Beneficiaries Karaikkal Nagapattinam Cuddalore Pazhaiyar Poombuhar Total No: Date Place Type of Programmme No: of Beneficiaries Karaikkal Dry Fish Karaikkal Dry Fish Nagapattinam Sea Safety Nagapattinam SMP/FQM/CSF Nagapattinam SMP/FQM/CSF Cuddalore SMP/FQM/CSF Cuddalore SMP/FQM/CSF Cuddalore Dry Fish Cuddalore Dry Fish 30

9 Cuddalore PPC Cuddalore PPC Pazhaiyar SMP/FQM/CSF Poombuhar GPS Poombuhar Sea Safety Pazhaiyar SMP/FQM/CSF 30 In Poombuhar, a GPS training programme was conducted in association with member NGO MSSRF on 28 th June 2018 which was attended by 30 participants including drivers, boat owners and boat labours. The trainees were made aware on the functions of GPS, various GPS receivers, GPS accuracy, GPS signal reception, how to record a waypoint, how to navigate to the recorded waypoints, how to use GPS waypoints in rescue situations, function of proximity alarm, troubleshooting etc. Also the trainees were explained about latitude, longitude and how it relates to the degree, minutes and seconds of GPS coordinates. On 29 th of the month, a Sea Safety programme was conducted at Poombuhar with the coordination of MSSRF in which 30 fishers and fish workers attended. The trainees were made aware about the importance of personal safety, and demonstrated the safety equipments and how to manage the emergency situation. The trainees gained the knowledge about the safety equipments and they requested NETFISH to give lifesaving apparatus in subsidized rate. During the month, 250 numbers of plastic shovels and one square mesh cod end were distributed to the beneficiaries at Pazhaiyar fishing harbour as fishermen aid material. In addition to the above, the following are the works and activities performed during the month No. Date Official(s) involved Work done SCO Discussion with fisher folk leaders Fisheries Department officials regarding Square mesh cod end distribution SCO Distribution of Square mesh cod end by Dist.Collector. DD Fisheries & Fisheries officials were also attended SCO Discussion with fisheries officials and Ex.MLA regarding Square mesh cod end distribution SCO Delivered a guest lecture on Marine awareness organized by

10 9 Fisheries department & IFAD The data regarding fish landing and boat arrival during June 2018, in 6 harbours of Tamil Nadu North region under the concerned data collectors is given below. Fish landing & Boat arrival details May 2018 Harbour Total Catch (tons) No: of boat arrivals Chennai Karaikal Nagapattinam Pazhaiyar Cuddalore Pondicherry Total TAMIL NADU SOUTH In Tamil Nadu South region, 16 awareness were conducted during the month. The details are briefed below. Selected Place SMP/FQM/CSF Df Total Total No: of Beneficiaries Ramnad Kanyakumari Tuticorin Total No: Date Place Type of Programmme No: of Beneficiaries Ramnad Dry Fish Ramnad Dry Fish Ramnad Dry Fish Ramnad Dry Fish Kanyakumari SMP/FQM/CSF Kanyakumari SMP/FQM/CSF Ramnad SMP/FQM/CSF Ramnad SMP/FQM/CSF Ramnad SMP/FQM/CSF Ramnad SMP/FQM/CSF Ramnad SMP/FQM/CSF Ramnad SMP/FQM/CSF Tuticorin SMP/FQM/CSF Tuticorin SMP/FQM/CSF Tuticorin SMP/FQM/CSF Tuticorin SMP/FQM/CSF 30 In addition to the above, the following are the works and activities performed during the month. No. Date Official(s) involved Work done ADF Nagarcoil, ADF Chinnamuttom, MSSRF & SCO Fishermen Awareness Cum harbor clean-up at Chinnamuttom FH to commemorate World Ocean Day ADF Nagarcoil, Inspector of Fishermen Awareness Cum Stakeholders meeting at Fisheries, Colachel, Harbour Colachel to commemorate World Ocean Day 2018 Inspector, Colachel, & SCO SCO Invited Special Fishermen Training Lecture at Chinnamuttom & Arokyapuram on Sustainable

11 10 fishing, Hygienic handling and Sea Safety in the IFAD-TN State Fisheries Dept. programme SCO Invited Special Fishermen Training Lecture at Kurumpanai on Sustainable fishing, Hygienic handling and Sea Safety in the IFAD-TN State Fisheries Dept. programme The data regarding fish landing and boat arrival during June 2018, in 3 harbours of Tamil Nadu South region under the concerned data collectors is given below. Fish landing & Boat arrival details June 2018 Harbour Total Catch (tons) No: of boat arrivals Chinnamuttom Mandapam Tuticorin Total KERALA SOUTH Along Southern Kerala, 30 extension were conducted during the month, as given below. Selected Place SMP/FQM /CSF PPC Clean up Street Play Total Total No: of Beneficiaries Thankasserry Chellanam Ambalappuzha Azheekkal Aroor Thottappally Kollam Vizhinjam Thoppumpady Punnapra Neendakara Kayamkulam Total No: Date Place Type of Programmme No: of Beneficiaries Thankasserry Harbour Clean up Chellanam SMP/FQM/CSF Chellanam SMP/FQM/CSF Ambalappuzha PPC Ambalappuzha PPC Azheekkal Harbour Clean up and rally Aroor PPC Aroor PPC Aroor PPC Aroor PPC Thottappally SMP/FQM/CSF Thottappally SMP/FQM/CSF Kollam Street Play (5) Vizhinjam Street Play (5) Thoppumpady SMP/FQM/CSF Thoppumpady SMP/FQM/CSF 30

12 Punnapra SMP/FQM/CSF Punnapra SMP/FQM/CSF Neendakara SMP/FQM/CSF Neendakara SMP/FQM/CSF Kayamkulam SMP/FQM/CSF Kayamkulam SMP/FQM/CSF 30 On 5 th June 2018, NETFISH in association with Coastal Police Station Neendakara, Suchithwa mission Kollam, Kollam Corporation & Fort Church Kollam conducted a harbour clean-up programme at Thankassery Fisheries Harbour and an Awareness class on the topic Beat plastic pollution. More than 300 participants including NSS Volunteers from S. N. College Kollam, TKM collage, Kollam and Pakkulam NSSHSS attended the programme. Shri. S. Venugopal, Vice President, Jilla Panchayath inaugurated the harbour clean-up programme. The plastic waste collected during the clean-up programme was given to Suchithwa sagaram team for shredding. Dr. Arul B. Krishna, SP, Kollam inaugurated the awareness meeting conducted as part of the celebration and Smt. Sangeetha N. R., State Coordinator, NETFISH proposed the vote of thanks. Harbour clean-up at Thankasserry NETFISH MPEDA in association with Neendakara Coastal Police and Alappad grama Panchayath celebrated World Ocean Day by arranging a harbour clean-up programme at Azheekkal fishing harbour on 8 th June About 200 members including NSS Volunteers, fish workers and coastal people actively participated in the clean-up programme. They were also passed the message on importance of keeping the beach and sea free of plastic. The collected plastic waste was sent to Suchithwa sagaram shredding unit. As part of the celebration a rally was also conducted to the harbour via Azheekkal.

13 12 Harbour Clean-up and rally at Azheekkal In addition to the above, the following are the works and activities performed during the month. No. Date Official(s) involved Work done CE NETFISH & SCOs Attended NFDB sponsored Square Mesh Conversion training programme at Munambam SCO Issued Ornamental Health Certificate The data regarding fish landing and boat arrival during June 2018, in 4 harbours of Kerala South region under the concerned data collectors is given below. Fish landing & Boat arrival details June 2018 Harbour Total Catch (tons) No: of boat arrivals Vizhinjam Thottappally Thoppumpady Kayamkulam Total KERALA NORTH During the month, 15 awareness were conducted in Kerala North region as per the details given below. Selected Place SMP/FQM / CSF SMC Ob PPC Sea Safety Sea Club Total Total No: of Beneficiaries Munakkakadavu Njarakkal Munambam Chettuva Vypeen Edavanakkad Total No: Date Place Type of Programmme No: of Beneficiaries Munakkakadavu On board Njarakkal PPC Njarakkal PPC Munambam SMP/FQM/CSF Munambam SMP/FQM/CSF Munambam SMP/FQM/CSF 30

14 Munambam Sea Safety Munambam NFDB sponsored Square Mesh Conversion training Chettuva SMP/FQM/CSF Chettuva SMP/FQM/CSF Munambam PPC Munambam PPC Vypeen Sea Club Programme Edavanakkad PPC Edavanakkad PPC 30 To create awareness among the sea going fishermen regarding the necessicity of life saving equipments in fishing boats NETFISH conducted an awareness programme on Sea Safety on 13 th June 2018 at Munambam fishing harbour. Dr. Joice V.Thomas, CE, NETFISH took class on basic life saving equipments, navigation equipments, navigation signals etc. During the programme 81 Life jackets were also distributed to fishing boats. Sri P.P. Girish Chairman, Fishing boat Owner s and Operator s Co ordination Committee Munambam, Sri. Sudhas Thayat President, Munambam Yanthravalkrutha Matsyabandhana Pravarthaka Sangham and Sri. P.X. Stanley President, Fishing Boat Operators Relief Association also participated in the programme. Sea Safety programme at Munambam Distribution of Life jackets As part of the popularization of the square mesh cod ends in fish trawl boats, NETFISH organized skill development training programme on square mesh cod ends fabrication to net menders at Munambam, on 19 th June 2018 with the funding of National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad and technical assistance of ICAR- CIFT, Kochi. Shri. T. Dola Sahankar I.O.F.S., Director (Marketing) MPEDA inaugurated the training programme. Shri K. Sivarajan, Deputy Director (SSP), MPEDA delivered the introductory speech. Shri. Noby P. S., Technical Officer, ICAR- CIFT and Shri. Binu P.J. President, Trawl net Workers Welfare Association, Munambam offered felicitations. Dr. Joice V Thomas, CE NETFISH welcomed the gathering and State

15 14 Coordinator Shri. Santhosh N.K proposed vote of thanks. Fifty net menders participated in the training programme. After the inaugural session, Shri. Noby P.S., Technical Officer, CIFT showed the technique of conversion of Diamond mesh to square mesh cod end to the trainees. Later on each trainee was given a piece of diamond shaped net material and they converted it into square mesh individually. Evaluation of the converted net was done and corrections were given wherever necessary. The trainees were satisfied with the hands on training and they were issued with participation certificate. Net menders engaged in mesh conversion Distribution of certificates NETFISH Sea Club at St Albert s College celebrated the World Ocean Day by organizing a beach waste disposal campaign and awareness programme at Vypeen and Fort Kochi beach on 26 th June The inauguration of the programme was done by Shri. A.K. Chaudhary, Director CIFNET in a function at the college presided over by the Vice Principal Rev. Fr. John Christopher Vadassery. Dr. M. L. Joseph, Principal of the college, Dr. Joice V. Thomas, CE NETFISH and State Coordinator Shri. Santhosh N.K. spoke on the occasion. Dr. Ajith Thomas John, HoD of the Research Dept. of Fisheries and Aquaculture delivered the welcome speech and Dr. Bijoy V.M. proposed vote of thanks. After the inauguration the sea club members and staff members cleaned Vypeen beach in the forenoon and Fort Kochi beach in the afternoon. About 40 students guided by 4 teachers of the Sea Club actively participated in the clean up programme. CE NETFISH and State coordinator also participated in the cleanup programme. Around 30 bags waste materials such as plastic bottles, glass bottles, empty cans of soft drinks, slippers, Styrofoam pieces, net pieces, plastic carry bags etc were collected from the beaches. The collected waste bags were taken to the waste collecting site of Kochi Corporation. NETFISH provided hand gloves, face mask, and caps to the participants.

16 15 The data regarding fish landing and boat arrival during June 2018, in 3 harbours of Kerala North region under the concerned data collectors is given below. Fish landing & Boat arrival details June 2018 Harbour Total Catch (tons) No: of boat arrivals Munambam Beypore Puthiyappa Total KARNATAKA & GOA In Karnataka, 18 awareness were conducted in June 2018, as briefed below. Selected Place SMP/FQM/ CSF SMC PPC Df Total Total No: of Beneficiaries Murudeswar Malpe Manjuguni Gangolli Dubbanshashi Ankola Tengingundi Honnavar Karwar Majali Baithkol Total No: Date Place Type of Programmme No: of Beneficiaries Murudeswar SMP/FQM/CSF Malpe PPC Manjuguni Dry Fish Gangolli SMP/FQM/CSF Dubbanshashi Dry Fish Ankola SMP/FQM/CSF Gangolli SMP/FQM/CSF Gangolli SMP/FQM/CSF Tengingundi SMP/FQM/CSF Tengingundi SMP/FQM/CSF Honnavar SMP/FQM/CSF 35

17 Karwar Dry Fish Majali Dry Fish Malpe PPC Baithkol Dry Fish Gangolli SMP/FQM/CSF Baithkol SMP/FQM/CSF Karwar NFDB funded Square mesh fabrication training 50 NFDB funded Skill Development training programme on Fabrication of Square mesh cod end was conducted at Conference hall, CMFRI, Karwar on 29 th June Dr. Senthil Murugan, Senior Scientist, CMFRI, Karwar inaugurated the training programme. Dr. Shassi, AD, MPEDA urged the fishers to properly follow the conservation measures for future generations. Shri. Venkatesh Naik, Secretary, SCODWES and Shri. Dilip Chendekar, President, Trawl Boat Union, Baithkol were also present on the occasion. Shri. Riyaz, Programme Manager, SCODWES and Shri. Narayana K A, State Coordinator explained the objectives of the square mesh fabrication training. After the inaugural session, Dr. Hanumanthappa, Professor, Fishery Engineering Department gave a talk on square mesh in brief and urged the fishers to use only 35mm square mesh cod end. Practical section on how to convert diamond mesh to square mesh cod end was also demonstrated during the programme. Then all the trainees were divided into 10 groups and provided with net material, scissors, needle and twine to practice and fabricate square mesh cod end. All the group completed the task and cleared the doubts. Feedback from all the trainees was also collected and they expressed their gratitude for conducting the training programme. Finally a participation certificate distributed to all the trainees. In Karnataka & Goa region, there is no fish landing and boat arrival during June 2018 due to fishing ban. 9. MAHARASHTRA Extension in Maharashtra, during May 2018 consisted of 24 extension, as per the details given below. Selected Place SMP/FQM/CSF Total Total No: of Beneficiaries Raigad Total

18 17 No: Date Place Type of Programmme No: of Beneficiaries Raigad SMP/FQM/CSF Raigad SMP/FQM/CSF Raigad SMP/FQM/CSF Raigad SMP/FQM/CSF Raigad SMP/FQM/CSF Raigad SMP/FQM/CSF Raigad SMP/FQM/CSF Raigad SMP/FQM/CSF Raigad SMP/FQM/CSF Raigad SMP/FQM/CSF Raigad SMP/FQM/CSF Raigad SMP/FQM/CSF Raigad SMP/FQM/CSF Raigad SMP/FQM/CSF 24 In addition to the above, the following are the works and activities performed during the month. No. Date Official(s) involved Work done SCO Attended workshop on Modern Techniques of Packaging of fresh Mango, Dry fish, Kokam and Cashew Kernels to enhance shelf life for export at Alp Bachat Hall, District Collector Office, Ratnagiri SCO Discussion with members of Trawler owners Association, Ratnagiri and Secretary, District Fishermen Federation, Ratnagiri in connection with NFDB sponsored Training on fabrication of Square mesh. The data regarding fish landing and boat arrival during June 2018, in 1 harbour of Maharashtra region under the concerned data collector is given below. Fish landing & Boat arrival details June 2018 Harbour Total Catch (tons) No: of boat arrivals Harne Total GUJARAT During the month, 16 awareness were conducted in Gujarat region, as briefed below. Selected SMP/ SMC Df Other Total Total No: of Place FQM/ CSF Special Beneficiaries Veraval Mangrol Porbandar Dholai Nargol Umargam Umarsadi Total No: Date Place Type of Programmme No: of Beneficiaries Veraval SMP/FQM/CSF Mangrol SMP/FQM/CSF Mangorl SMP/FQM/CSF 25

19 Mangrol Celebration WOD Veraval Square mesh Veraval Square mesh Porbandar SMP/FQM/CSF Porbandar SMP/FQM/CSF Porbandar SMP/FQM/CSF Porbandar SMP/FQM/CSF Dholai SMP/FQM/CSF Dholai SMP/FQM/CSF Nargol Dry fish Umargam Dry fish Umarsadi SMP/FQM/CSF Umarsadi Dry fish 30 Two hands on training on Conversion of Diamond mesh to Square mesh cod end were organized at Veraval on 11 th and 13 th of the month respectively, with coordination of officials from CIFT Veraval. Around 57 fishers including boat owners, skippers of vessels and net mending workers were trained by these. The officials of CIFT, through presentations, explained the trainees about the various types & patterns of nets used in fishing and the merits of square mesh cod end in the escapement of juvenile fishes. Shri. Jignesh Visavadia, State Coordinator, NETFISH also insisted the fishers that it is highly essential to use square mesh cod end in trawl nets to conserve the marine resources. Square mesh conversion training programme conducted at Veraval After the theory sessions, the technology to convert diamond mesh nets to square mesh cod ends was demonstrated to all participants. Thereafter the trainees were split into different groups and each group was made to prepare square mesh cod end themselves. The President B.A.Y.E.R.D.F.T, member NGO of NETFISH, had taken enormous effort in successful accomplishment of the. NETFISH Gujarat had celebrated world ocean day at Mangrol Fishing harbor on 8 th June 2018 by organizing a stake holder consultation on the topic Moving towards Sustainable Fishing and to stop juveniles fishing. Officials of the Department of Fisheries, CIFT, CMFRI, MPEDA, College of Fisheries, President and members of boat association attended the function. Mr. Jignesh Visavadia, State Coordinator, NETFISH explained the importance of celebration of World Ocean Day. Mr. Veljibhai K Masani, authority member delivered inaugural speech. Mr. Jitesh Solanki, Assistant Professor explained with a power point presentation on the present scenario of

20 19 marine fish catch and sustainable fishing. Dr. Prajith K. K, Scientist, CIFT explained the use of square mesh especially in trawl fishing to conserve the juvenile fishes and urged the fishers to avoid catching of juvenile fishes and to move towards sustainable fishing. At the end all the participants took an oath that they will not catch juvenile fishes, implement 40mm square mesh cod end in trawler, and they will not threw waste material in to the sea, etc. Kanjibhai Jadav, President, Shri.B.A.Yadav Education & Rural Development Foundation Trust, Member NGO, NETFISH made strong effort to make success of celebration programme. Awareness programme on World Ocean Day at Mangrol In addition to the above, the following are the works and activities performed during the month. No. Date Official(s) involved Work done SCO, NGO Discussion with Boat association Veraval for Celebration of World environment day SCO, NGO Visited office of Dept. of fisheries and met AD, Fisheries, PBR to inform about to implement complete fishing ban & SCO, NGO Visited Various boat associations for collection of trainees name for NFDB square mesh training Programme RD, MPEDA, Veraval Attended Hindi meeting The data regarding fish landing and boat arrival during May 2018, in 3 harbours of Gujarat region under the concerned data collectors is given below. Fish landing & Boat arrival details May 2018 Harbour Total Catch (tons) No: of boat arrivals Veraval Mangrol Porbandar Total

21 1 Abbreviations used: AD-Assistant Director AP-Andhra Pradesh B.A.Y.E.R.D.F.T-B A Yadav Education Rural Development Foundation Trust CE-Chief Executive CIFNET-Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical Engineering & Technology CIFT-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology CMFRI-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute DAT-Distress Alert Transmitter DD-Deputy Director Df-Dry fish programme DFYWA-District Fishermen Youth Welfare Association FH-Fishing Harbour GIFT-Genetically Improved Farmed Tilapia GJ-Gujarat GPS-Global Positioning System HO-Head Office HoD-Head of the Department HF-High Frequency ICAR-Indian Council of Agricultural Research KA/G-Karnataka & Goa HACCP-Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point MF-Medium Frequency MSSRF-M S Swaminathan Research Foundation KLS-Kerala South MH-Maharashtra MPEDA-Marine Product Export Development Authority NFDB-National Fisheries Development Board NGO-Non Governmental Organization NSS-National Service Scheme Ob-Onboard programme OD-Odisha PC-Processing centre programme PPC-Pre processing centre programme RD-Regional Division SCO-State Coordinator SEAI-Seafood Exporters Association India SM Conversion-Square Mesh Conversion SMP/FQM/CSF-Square Mesh Popularisation/Fish Quality Management/Conservation SSP-Self Sufficiency Project TNN-Tamil Nadu North TNS-Tamil Nadu South VHF-Very High Frequency VHSE-Vocational Higher Secondary Education WB-WestBengal