NETFISH-MPEDA म सक ववरण MONTHLY REPORT ज ल ई July 2017 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 ल ई 2017 July 2017 मय ग णत ब धन और चरथ य मययन न टवक (न टफश) Network for Fish Quality Management & Sustainable Fishing (NETFISH) वल रप टम प. ओ., एण क लम , क रल, भ रत Vallarpadam P.O., Ernakulam , Kerala, India Ph: netfish@mpeda.gov.in

2 MONTHLY REPORT ON ACTIVITIES OF NETFISH FOR THE MONTH OF JULY ) Summary: As part of its various extension activities, the NETFISH conducted 154 awareness programmes in the month of July 2017, benefitting around 5410 fishery stakeholders. Sl.No. Type of extension programme No. of programmes No: of Beneficiaries 1 Square mesh/fish quality/conservation Square mesh conversion training On board Pre-processing Processing Dry fish VHSE Value addition of fishery products Clean-up School programmes Awareness on sea safety Mass communication Fish farmer s day celebration Street Plays Exhibition ) Major Activities during the month: Awareness programme on fisheries aspects for the VHSE students at Namkhana Narayanpur Vidyaniketan, Namkhana, South 24 Parganas Awareness on conservation & sustainable fishing and fish quality management for school children at Contai Khetramohan Vidyabhaban, West Bengal & at Veraval, Gujarat Mass Boat Cleanup programme at Deshapran fishing harbour, Purba Medinipur Value addition awareness programmes at Vodarevu and Visakhapatnam harbours Street Plays at different locations in Tuticorin Awareness programme on sea safety for the boat owners at Neendakara, conducted in association with Dept. of Fisheries Mass communication at Thottappally harbour Participation in Matsyotsavam organized by Dept. of Fisheries at Ernakulam Fisher s union meetings for popularization of MPEDA schemes, organized at Mangalore, Gangolli, Honnavar, Bhatkal and Belekeri FH Distribution of insulated fish boxes among fishers of Bhatkal and Gangolli harbours National Fish farmer s day 2017 organized jointly with College of Fisheries and KVK, Mangalore Square mesh conversion trainings at Sassoon dock, Harne, Ratnagiri, Malvan, Veraval and Mangrol

3 NETFISH Monthly Report July ) State wise Details of Extension Programmes conducted during the month: The state-wise data on extension programmes conducted by NETFISH in July 2017 are given below: No: of programmes conducted Region-wise WB OD AP TNN TNS KLS KLN KA MH GJ Month s- Total no: of programmes & no: of beneficiaries Financial year s- Total no: of programmes & no: of beneficiaries Type of Programme SMP/FQM/CSF Sq.Conversion Onboard Pre-processing Processing Dry fish VHSE Value addition of Fishery products Other Livelihood Programmes Exposure Visits GPS Handling/Eco sounder training Tuna Processing (deep sea fishing technique) Cleanups programmes School programmes 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 no: of programmes & Total no: of beneficiaries Financial year-total no: of programmes & total no: of beneficiaries Abbreviations: SMP/FQM/CSF- Square mesh popularization/fish quality management/conservation & sustainable fishing; WB-West Bengal, OD-Odisha; AP-Andhra Pradesh; TNN-TamilNadu North, TNS- TamilNadu South; KLS-Kerala South; KLN-Kerala North; KA-Karnataka; MH- Maharashtra; GJ-Gujarat; OB-Onboard; PPC-Pre processing Centre; PC-Processing Centre; Df-Dryfish

4 4) Region-wise activities of NETFISH during July WEST BENGAL In West Bengal, 14 extension programmes were conducted during July 2017 as per the details given below. Selected place SMP/FQM/CSF OB PC Cleanup School VHSE Total Total no: of programmes beneficiaries Namkhana Freserganj Deshapran Purba Medinipur Raidighi Kolkata Sultanpur Total No Date Place Type of Programme No: of Beneficiaries Narayanpur, Namkhana SMP/FQM/CSF Kaylaghata, Freserganj SMP/FQM/CSF Dash mile, Freserganj SMP/FQM/CSF Deshapran FH Mass Boat Cleanup Deshapran FH SMP/FQM/CSF Chewasuli SMP/FQM/CSF Contai Khetramohan Vidyabhaban School programme Sankarpur FH SMP/FQM/CSF Domkal, Raidighi SMP/FQM/CSF Calcutta Sea Food P. Ltd, Kolkata Processing centre Bay Sea Food P. Ltd, Kolkata Processing centre Namkhana Narayanpur Vidyamandir VHSE Jettyghat, Freserganj SMP/FQM/CSF Sultanpur FH to Ganga River Onboard 7 The programme conducted on 27 th July at VHSE school- Namkhana Narayanpur Vidyamandir, South 24 Parganas was attended by 60 students of class XI & XII, during which topics such as MPEDA & NETFISH activities, various aspects of shrimp farming, problems and disease control, conservation of marine resources, HACCP system, capture fisheries, hapa & hatchery management, nursery rearing and stocking, pond preparation and management of grow out of fresh water fishes, integrated fish farming and fish quality management etc. were dealt with and leaflets on conservation & fish quality were distributed. Documentary films on conservation, pollution, brackish water fish farming, and Hilsa conservation were also shown.

5 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 Meeting with DDF, Sunderban Dev. Board Salt Lake City and other fisheries officers regarding livelihood projects in Sunderban. The DDF agreed for financial supports to NETFISH and asked to submit the detailed projects SCO & NGO Meeting with Secretary, Boat owners association, Kakdwip regarding various trainings on square mesh, GPS, value added products & conservation aspects etc. The data regarding fish landing and boat arrival during July 2017, in 6 harbours of West Bengal under the concerned Data Collectors is given below. Fish landing & Boat arrival details July 2017 Harbour Total Catch (tons) No: of boat arrivals Digha (Sankarpur) Deshapran Raidighi Namkhana Kakdwip Sultanpur Total ODISHA Extension activities in Odisha during the month consisted of 26 awareness programmes which were as briefed below. Selected Place SMP/FQM/CSF OB Total programmes Total No: of Beneficiaries Paradeep Chilka Total Paradeep harbour Onboard Paradeep harbour Onboard Paradeep harbour SMP/FQM/CSF Paradeep harbour SMP/FQM/CSF Paradeep harbour Onboard Paradeep harbour Onboard Paradeep harbour Onboard Paradeep harbour Onboard Karimpur, Chilka SMP/FQM/CSF Paradeep harbour Onboard Paradeep harbour Onboard Paradeep harbour Onboard Paradeep harbour Onboard Paradeep harbour SMP/FQM/CSF Paradeep harbour SMP/FQM/CSF Paradeep harbour SMP/FQM/CSF Paradeep harbour SMP/FQM/CSF Alupatana, Chilka SMP/FQM/CSF Paradeep harbour SMP/FQM/CSF Paradeep harbour SMP/FQM/CSF Paradeep harbour SMP/FQM/CSF Paradeep harbour SMP/FQM/CSF Paradeep harbour SMP/FQM/CSF Paradeep harbour SMP/FQM/CSF Laxmi, Chilka SMP/FQM/CSF Paradeep harbour SMP/FQM/CSF 30

6 The data regarding fish landing and boat arrival during July 2017, in 4 harbours of Odisha under the concerned Data Collectors is given below. Fish landing & Boat arrival details July 2017 Harbour Total Catch (tons) No: of boat arrivals Balaramgadi Bahabalapur Paradeep Dhamara Total ANDHRA PRADESH In Andhra Pradesh, 16 awareness programmes were conducted in July 2017 as per the details given below. Selected Place SMP/FQM/CSF Df Value addition Total programmes Total No: of Beneficiaries Visakhapatnam Vodarevu Machilipatnam Pudimadaka Total Visakhapatnam SMP/FQM/CSF Vodarevu SMP/FQM/CSF Vodarevu SMP/FQM/CSF Pudimadaka SMP/FQM/CSF Pudimadaka SMP/FQM/CSF Vodarevu Dry fish awareness Vodarevu Dry fish awareness Visakhapatnam Value added training Machilipatnam SMP/FQM/CSF Machilipatnam SMP/FQM/CSF Pudimadaka SMP/FQM/CSF Pudimadaka SMP/FQM/CSF Visakhapatnam Value added training Vodarevu Value added training Visakhapatnam Dry fish awareness Vodarevu Value added training 30 In the value addition training programmes, the fisherwomen at Vodarevu and Visakhapatnam fish landing centers were explained on production of value added products, hygienic standards to be maintained, the market demand for the semi processed fishery products, how to seek the market linkages, packing of products in attractive pouches etc. The trainees were encouraged to prepare and market their products initially in domestic market to fetch better price than raw chilled fish. In addition to the above, the following are the works and activities performed during the month. No. Date Official(s) involved Work done SCO, members of Discussed on the issues at Machilipatnam harbour and the need for Machilipatnam boat owners regular water supply for cleaning activities. SCO suggested the port association, Deputy officials to hand over the unused auction facility to auctioneers. The Executive Engineer and Port Port officials felt the requirement and took the decision to hand conservator over the facility to boat owners and asked them to maintain regular cleaning activity.

7 The data regarding fish landing and boat arrival during July 2017, in 4 harbours of Andhra Pradesh under the concerned Data Collectors is given below. Fish landing & Boat arrival details July 2017 Harbour Total Catch (tons) No: of boat arrivals Machilipatnam Visakhapatnam Nizampatnam Kakinada Total TAMIL NADU NORTH Along Northern coastal regions of Tamil Nadu, 11 awareness programmes were conducted during the month, as briefed below. Selected Place SMP/FQM/CSF Df Total programmes Total No: of Beneficiaries Cuddalore Pondicherry Chennai Total Kasimedu Fishing harbour SMP/FQM/CSF (2) Kasimedu Fishing harbour SMP/FQM/CSF Kasimedu Fishing harbour Dry fish training (2) Cuddalore Fishing harbour SMP/FQM/CSF (2) Cuddalore Fishing harbour Dry fish training (2) Pondicherry Fishing harbour SMP/FQM/CSF (2) 60 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 Stakeholders meeting at Fish for all centre, MSSRF, Poombuhar The data regarding fish landing and boat arrival during July 2017, in 6 harbours of TN North under the concerned Data Collectors is given below. Fish landing & Boat arrival details July 2017 Harbour Total Catch (tons) No: of boat arrivals Karaikal Nagapattinam Cuddalore Pazhaiyar Chennai Pondicherry Total TAMIL NADU SOUTH In Tamil Nadu South region, 20 awareness programmes were conducted during the month. The details are briefed below. Selected Place SMP/FQM/CSF Street Play Total programmes Total No: of Beneficiaries Mandapam, Ramnad Mallipattinam, Tanjore Tuticorin Total

8 Maanthoopu & Victoriya Nagar, Ramnad SMP/FQM/CSF (2) Olaikuda,Vadakadu, Ramnad SMP/FQM/CSF (2) Vallavan Pattinam,Ganesha Puram, Tanjore SMP/FQM/CSF (2) Manora,Pillayar Thidal, Tanjore SMP/FQM/CSF (2) Kottaipattinam,Jegathapattinam, Puthukottai SMP/FQM/CSF (2) Tsunami Colony, Vivekanandar Nagar, Tuticorin Street Play (2) Muthurayar Colony, Therespuram, Tuticorin Street Play (2) Anna Colony, Fishing Harbour, Tuticorin Street Play (2) Tharuvaikulam,Chippikulam, Tuticorin Street Play (2) Vellapatti, Therespuram, Tuticorin Street Play (2) 100 The street plays conducted to create awareness among the mechanized boat fishermen of Tuticorin fishing harbor on was inaugurated by Mr. A. Jeyabal, DD, MPEDA Tuticorin who emphasized the importance of hygienic handling of fishes for export promotion. Dr. Vinoth S. Ravindran, State Coordinator, NETFISH detailed the importance of creating such awareness programs among fishermen and the effectiveness in conservation and export promotion. Dr. I Jagdis, Principal Scientist, CMFRI, Tuticorin spoke on importance of critical coastal habitats. Dr. Needhiselvan, Professor, FC&RI, TNFU Tuticorin detailed the importance of participatory approach in the maintenance of coastal and marine resources. Dr. Tagore Derose, Director CRS-Derose Society, partner NGO of NETFISH emphasized the role of fisherfolk in conservation of the marine ecosystems, which is their livelihood dependence. Mr. Radhakrishnan, Program Executive, All India Radio (AIR) detailed the importance of communication and popularization of fishermen aid schemes of MPEDA by the services of AIR. Mrs. Uma Mageshvari, Inspector of Fisheries, TNFD, explained the fishermen about the prohibited fishing practices such as Purse-seining, pair trawling etc., and the importance of registering the boats with competent authorities. Also present in the function were Dr. Ranjit, Scientist, CMFRI, Mr. N. Vijayakumar, JTO, MPEDA and other staffs of TNFD, CRS-Derose and MPEDA. In all the street plays conducted, artists from Anall Gramiya KalaiKuzhu Sandhaiyur, Virudhunagar District performed folk songs and dances emphasizing the above themes. A huge poster emphasizing the sustainable and hygienic practices that are to be followed by mechanized fishermen is displayed at The Lady of Snows Basilica festival where 3-4 lakh fishermen gather for the celebration which is for 15 days.

9 In addition to the above, the following are the works and activities performed during the month. No. Date Official(s) involved Work done SCO Discussions on Sustainable Fishing in the Gulf of Mannar at GOMBERT, Ramnad The data regarding fish landing and boat arrival during July 2017, in 3 harbours of Tamil Nadu South region under the concerned data collectors is given below. Fish landing & Boat arrival details July 2017 Harbour Total Catch (tons) No: of boat arrivals Tuticorin Chinnamuttom Mandapam Total KERALA SOUTH Along Southern Kerala, 18 awareness programmes were conducted during the month, as given below. Selected Place SMP/FQM/CSF PPC Sea safety Mass communication Total programmes Total No: of Beneficiaries Aroor/Eramalloor Neendakara/Sakthikulangara Kayamkulam Thottappally Total Neendakara SMP/FQM/CSF (2) Eramallur PPC (2) Arrookkutty PPC (2) Kayamkulam SMP/FQM/CSF (2) Eramallur PPC (2) Aroor Seafood PPC (2) Neendakara Awareness Programme on sea safety Cherukaattu Eramallur PPC (2) S&S & Capithans Sakthikulangara PPC (2) Thottappally Mass Communication 50

10 A special awareness programme emphasizing on sea safety and health was organized on at Neendakara by NETFISH, jointly with Department of fisheries Kerala, for boat operators and allied works at Neendakara and Sakthikulangara fishing harbours. The programme was inaugurated by Neendakara Gramapanchayath President Smt. Maya Vimala Prasad in a function presided over by P. Jayaprakash, Authority member MPEDA. K. Suhair, AD Fisheries welcomed the gatherings and Dr. Joice V. Thomas, CE NETFISH, K.M. Sajeev, DySP Marine Enforcement, Peter Mathias, Boat operators association State President, Charley Joseph District Boat operators association president felicitated on the occasion. In the awareness class Shri. K.M. Sajeev emphasized on coastal safety and fishermen security, Dr. Sandhya.R., Deputy DMO on communicable diseases and Shri. Gopakumar.G. Station Officer,Chavara on Fire and Safety in boats. Smt. Sangeetha.N.R., State Co-ordinator NETFISH delivered the vote of thanks. As a solution to remove plastic wastes from the sea and fishing harbour, NETFISH in association with Boat Operators Association Kollam, State Fisheries Dept., Suchithwa mission, Clean Kerala Company, HED and SAF has initiated a programme to collect plastic wastes in sea and harbour and supply to plastic shredding unit. In this joint effort, eco-friendly carry bags will be supplied by NETFISH to fishing boats operating from Sakthikulangara and Neendakara harbours to collect the plastic wastes which they get from the sea. Awareness programmes will be organized in these two fishing harbours about this venture and the method of collection of plastic wastes etc.

11 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 district Suchithwa mission team and boat operators association about the plastic waste collection from the sea and the shredding unit CE & SCO Discussion with Eraviperoor Panchayath Secratory and Shredding unit group members about the activity and working of shredding at Eraviperoor unit SCO Attended Kollam Boat Operators Association s Annual Day celebration Programme held at Kaavanadu and discussed with Fisheries Minister about feasibility of the plastic waste disposal and the importance of shredding unit at Neendakara -Sakthikulangara harbour & SCO Fish Fest Exhibition stall duty at Ernakulam SCO Attended a meeting convened by Fisheries Minister of Kerala at Kollam, regarding eradication of plastic waste from sea The data regarding fish landing and boat arrival during July 2017, in 4 harbours of Kerala South region under the concerned data collectors is given below. Fish landing & Boat arrival details July 2017 Harbour Total Catch (tons) No: of boat arrivals Vizhinjam Thoppumpady Kayamkulam Thottappally Total

12 7. KERALA NORTH During July 2017, 14 awareness programmes were conducted in Kerala North region as per the details given below. Selected Place SMP/FQM/CSF PPC Exhibition Total programmes Total No: of Beneficiaries Puthiyappa Njarakkal/ Edavanakkad/ Munambam Munakkakadavu Ernakulam Total Arsha PPC & G Marine PPC, PPC (2) 60 Edavanakkad Munakkakadavu SMP/FQM/CSF (1) NMK PPC& APD PPC, Njarackal PPC (2) Munambam H SMP/FQM/CSF (1) NMK PPC & APD PPC, Njarackal PPC (2) Munambam H SMP/FQM/CSF (1) Puthiyappa SMP/FQM/CSF (2) Puthiyappa SMP/FQM/CSF (2) to Ernakulam NETFISH stall In fish fest NETFISH had put up an exhibition stall at the Fish Fest and Fish Adalath (Matsyoltsavam 2017) organized by the Department of Fisheries, Kerala during 25 th to 27 th July 2017 at Marine Drive, Ernakulam. Various contemporary issues and new developments in the marine fisheries sector were well displayed by colourful charts in NETFISH stall which attracted fishermen, students, academicians and the general public.

13 The data regarding fish landing and boat arrival during July 2017, in 1 harbour of Kerala North region under the concerned data collectors is given below. Fish landing & Boat arrival details July 2017 Harbour Total Catch (tons) No: of boat arrivals Puthiyappa Total KARNATAKA & GOA In Karnataka region, 14 awareness programmes were conducted in July 2017 as briefed below. Selected Place SMP/FQM/CSF Fish Farmer s day Total programmes Total No: of Beneficiaries Malpe Bhatkal Belekeri Mangalore Karwar Total Malpe FH SMP/FQM/CSF Mangalore National Fish Farmer s day Bhatkal FH SMP/FQM/CSF Belekeri FH SMP/FQM/CSF Mangalore FH SMP/FQM/CSF Karwar FH SMP/FQM/CSF Mangalore FH SMP/FQM/CSF Mangalore FH SMP/FQM/CSF Malpe FH SMP/FQM/CSF Malpe FH SMP/FQM/CSF Karwar FH SMP/FQM/CSF Karwar FH SMP/FQM/CSF Mangalore FH SMP/FQM/CSF Mangalore FH SMP/FQM/CSF 30

14 NETFISH-MPEDA associated with College of Fisheries, ICAR-KVK and Department of Fisheries in organizing National Fish Farmers Day 2017 at Mangalore on 10 th July Shri. Pramod Madhwaraj, Minister for Fisheries, Sports and Youth Affairs, Govt. of Karnataka inaugurated the programme by releasing the Amur carp into aquarium. Dr. M. N. Venugopal, Dean, College of Fisheries, Mangalore presided over the function. Mr. V. K. Shetty, Managing Director was the chief guest. Dr Shivakumar Magada presented a concept explaining the purpose of celebrating fish farmers day. Dr. Jayaraj welcomed the gathering and Mr. Mahesh Kumar, DD, Department of Fisheries proposed vote of thanks. Dr. Vijaykumar Yargal, DD, MPEDA, Karnataka and Goa and Dr. AsokKumar, DD, MPEDA were present on the occasion. Around 120 farmers from different parts of Karnataka attended the event in which four success stories were presented by the progressive farmers and an open house interaction was conducted towards the end. In addition to the above, the following are the works and activities performed during the month. No. Date Official(s) involved Work done AD MPEDA, SCO, HDC, and DEO Organized a meeting of trawlers union at Mangalore regarding MPEDA schemes; SCO translated the schemes in Kannada. More than 25 fishers attended AD & TA MPEDA, SCO, HDC, Karwar, Honnavar & Tadri Organized a registration camp of fishing vessels at Honnavar & assisted in spot verification of the fishing vessels. About 12 fishers registered their vessels.

15 AD & TA MPEDA, SCO & HDC Arranged a meeting of trawlers union at Gangolli FH; SCO translated the schemes in Kannada; More than 28 fishers attended. Distributed 6 Insulated fish boxes among fishers of Gangolli FH SCO, AD fisheries & NGO Arranged a meeting of fisher union at Tenginagundi LC near Bhatkal FH; SCO gave the scheme details in Kannada. More than 30 fishers attended. Distributed 5 Insulated fish boxes among fishers of Tengingundi LC SCO, NGO & HDC Arranged a meeting of fisher union at Belekeri FH; SCO gave the scheme details. More than 30 fishers attended SCO & TA, MPEDA Assisted in fishing vessel inspection at Gangolli FH SCO & AD and TA, MPEDA Assisted in fishing vessel inspection at Honnavar FH SCO & AD and TA, MPEDA Assisted in fishing vessel inspection at Gangolli FH During July 2017, the data regarding fish landing and boat arrival was nil from the harbours of Karnataka & Goa due to trawl ban. 9. MAHARASHTRA Extension programmes in Maharashtra, during July 2017 consisted of 15 extension programmes, as per the details given below. Selected Place SMP/FQM/CSF Square mesh conversion Total programmes Total No: of Beneficiaries Alibaag, Raigad Sassoon dock Ratnagiri Harne Malvan, Sindhudurg Total Chalmala, Alibaag SMP/FQM/CSF Thal, Alibaag SMP/FQM/CSF Agrav, Alibaag SMP/FQM/CSF Agrav, Alibaag SMP/FQM/CSF Bodni, Alibaag SMP/FQM/CSF Bodni, Alibaag SMP/FQM/CSF Rewas, Alibaag SMP/FQM/CSF Revdanda, Alibaag SMP/FQM/CSF Sakharakshi, Alibaag SMP/FQM/CSF Revdanda, Alibaag SMP/FQM/CSF Sassoon dock harbour Square mesh fabrication training Sassoon dock harbour Square mesh fabrication training Harne Square mesh fabrication training Karla Machi. Society, Ratnagiri Square mesh fabrication training Sarjekot jetty, Malvan Square mesh fabrication training 23 Five special training programmers on Conversion of rhomboid mesh into square mesh cod ends were conducted during 17 th to 21 st July, 2017 in Sassoon dock, Harne, Karla (Ratnagiri) and Sarjekot, Malvan by which net makers were trained to convert diamond mesh webbings into square mesh cod ends. Mr. H.V. Pungera (Senior Technical Assistant) from CIFT, Veraval provided the technical guidance in these training programmes which was attended by 113 fishers in total. We used 40 mm mesh size webbing with 24 X 3 ply twine and the thickness of twine was about 2.5 mm. We made 2 cod ends of 4 meters length in these 5 days training programmes. Member NGOs- Manav Vikas Sevabhavi Sanstha, Thane, Kalarang Sanskrutik Samajik Sanstha, Raigad, Nagarik Bahu Uddeshiy Seva Pratishthan, Sindhudurg actively involved in arrangement of these programmes. Harbour Data Collectors of Sassoon dock fishing harbour, Harne port

16 and Mirkarwada fishing harbour too supported for the smooth conduct of the trainings. Rajkumar Naik, DD, MPEDA RO Mumbai had attended the inauguration session of first programme. Chairman and Secretary of The Sassoon dock net makers Association had appreciated the work of NETFISH towards conservation of fishery resources. State Coordinator had made introductory speech that this is a new fishing technology and will benefit mainly by reducing juvenile fishing and by saving diesel consumption. In addition to the above, the following are the works and activities performed during the month. No. Date Official(s) involved Work done DD & AD, MPEDA and Selection of a new NGO- Kalarang Sanskrutik Samajik Sanstha, Alibaag SCO SCO Attended Training on Testing of Antibiotics with the help of ELISA reader at CIFT, Vashi, Mumbai During July2017, no fish landings were happened because of fishing ban.

17 10. GUJARAT During the month, 6 awareness programmes were conducted in Gujarat region, as briefed below. Selected Place SMP/FQM/CSF Square mesh conversion School Total programmes Total No: of Beneficiaries Veraval Mangrol Vanakbara Total Vanakbara SMP/FQM/CSF Vanakbara SMP/FQM/CSF Veraval Square mesh fabrication training Mangrol Square mesh fabrication training Veraval School programme Veraval School programme 50 Hands on training on conversion of diamond mesh to square mesh nets were organized at Veraval and Mangrol on 11 th & 13 th July 2017 respectively. Boat owners of various boat associations attended the training. Scientists and Technical staff from CIFT, Veraval demonstrated on how to convert diamond mesh net to square mesh cod end and then each group of fishermen were made to prepare the square mesh cod end by themselves. A documentary film on square mesh was also shown to the trainees. In addition to the above, the following are the works and activities performed during the month. No. Date Official(s) involved Work done SCO Met newly elected SEAI President of Gujarat region and briefed on NETFISH activities in the state. Handed over a copy of all NETFISH pamphlets and training materials for his reference. During July 2017, the data regarding fish landing and boat arrival was nil from the harbours of Gujarat due to trawl ban.