Kisan Diwas - 20 December 2024 Madras Regional Station, ICAR-CMFRI, Chennai

With a vision to disseminate the cutting-edge technologies of ICAR-CMFRI so as to improve the livelihood of fisher folks and as part of Swachhta Pakhwada, Kisan Diwas was celebrated on 20 December 2024 by the Madras Regional Station at Senjiamman Nagar, Pazhaverkadu coastal fishing village, Ponneri Taluk, Tiruvallur District of Tamil Nadu. The beneficiaries of Pazhaverkadu Senjiamman Nagar ST Meenavar kooturavu Sangam along with the staff members had a detailed discussion on sea cage cultures being undertaken. The team further briefed the beneficiaries on the way forward regarding installation of large diameter circular cages, increased stocking density, modifications of feeding pattern, monitoring of fish health parameters towards achieving maximum harvest and returns in the form of revenue generation. The beneficiaries in their feedback appreciated the efforts taken by CMFRI for the recent record breaking bumper harvest and huge revenue generated. The fisher women further highlighted that apart from their day to day marketing activities, they also could involve in the activities of cage culture programme. The beneficiaries also assured for maximum participation and cooperation towards the aim of ICAR-CMFRI in doubling the farmer’s income.