Focus of Research :
- Gender
- Livelihood
- Grass root Institutions
- Socio-economic Studies in Fisheries
Background :
I joined ICAR-CMFRI on 18 February 2021, after a stint of seven years in ICAR-Central Institute for Women in Agriculture, Bhubaneswar and 14 years in ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, at its Research Centre in Visakhapatnam and its Headquarters at Kochi. My research and extension works covered the fields of gender, livelihood, grass root institutions and socio-economic studies in agriculture. My earlier works in fisheries include; assessment of harvest and post harvest losses in inland fisheries, fuel consumption pattern by the mechanized and motorized fishing sectors in Andhra Pradesh, assessment of group dynamics among fisherwomen self help groups and participatory assessment of livelihood options for women in the coastal ecosystem. Apart from Institute projects, have worked in externally funded projects of NATP, NAIP, DST, ICSSR and DSIR. Also worked in a collaborative project with IRRI for farmwomen leadership and entrepreneurship development.
Education :
- Ph.D (Agricultural Extension): 2009, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
- M.Sc. (Agricultural Extension): 1995, Agricultural College & Research Institute, TNAU, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- B.Sc. (Agriculture): 1992, Agricultural College & Research Institute, TNAU, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Awards & Recognitions :
- Five Best Paper Awards in International/ National Symposia.
- Deputation to IRRI, Philippines as part of the capacity building of researchers and extension officials under the Odisha-IRRI Programme on Increasing Productivity of Rice based Cropping Systems and Farmers Income in Odisha.
- Certificate of Appreciation from IRRI, Philippines for the Leadership and Entrepreneurship Development Programs for Women in Agriculture at ICAR-CIWA, Bhubaneswar.
- Served as Consultant for Marine Products Export Development Authority and Odisha Watershed Development Mission.
- Recipient of Action Aid Research Fellowship for Post Graduate Research at TNAU.
- Editor of the Journal ‘Fishery Technology’ (2011-12 to 2016-17).
Best 5 Publications :
1.Jeeva, J.C., Muktha, M., Raju, S.S., Narayanakumar, R., Edward, L., Satishkumar, M. and Ghosh, S. 2023. The impact of COVID 19 pandemic on marine fisheries sector: A case study from Andhra Pradesh, India. Indian J. Fish., 70 (2): 116-125.
2.Jeeva, J.C., Ghosh, S., Raju, S.S., Megarajan, S., Vipinkumar, V.P., Edward, L. and Narayanakumar, R. 2022. Success of cage farming of marine finfishes in doubling farmers’ income: a techno-social impact analysis, Current Science. 123 (8): 1031-1037.
3.Jeeva, J. C. 2017. Sustainable livelihood options for women in the coastal ecosystem: a participatory assessment. Current Science, 113 (11): 2183-2186.
4.Jeeva, J.C., Balasubramaniam, S. and Vasanthakumar, J. 2016. Analysis of innovation adoption decision process among the mechanized fishing boat operators at selected fishing harbours in India. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 63 (1): 146-151.
5.Jeeva, J.C., Balasubramaniam, S., Jeyanthi, P. and Ashaletha, S. 2011. Evaluation of the post-tsunami scenario with reference to fishing technology and socio economic conditions among the motorized craft operators in Tamil Nadu. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 58 (3) : 117-123.
