BACKGROUND

The project ‘Science Technology and Innovation Hub in the Fisheries Sector, implemented in Kochi Corporation, Ernakulam district, Kerala’ an external funded project granted to ICAR-CMFRI from Department of Science & Technology (DST) New Delhi during the period 2022-25 with a budget of 3.26 crores under the Scheduled Case Sub Plan (SCSP) has successfully demonstrated the transformative potential of 12 fishery-based microenterprises covering the entire spectrum of aquaculture, farming, post-harvest, and value-addition practices through 84 interventions in 8 districts of Kerala state. The initiative has provided direct livelihood opportunities and strengthened the socio-economic base of marginalized fisherfolk communities, specifically those belonging to the Scheduled Caste community.