World Fisheries Day was celebrated by the by Directorate of Incubation and Vocational Training in Fisheries (DIVF), TNJFU, Ramanathapuram on 21.11.2021. In this connection a one day training programme entitled “Navigational signals and Sea safety” was jointly organized by DIVF, Ramanathapuram and Madurai branch of Reliance foundation. The participants of the training programme included fishermen from fishing villages such as Pamban, Ervadi, Thondi, Thirupalakudi and Valikonnam of Ramanathapuram District. Mr.M.Kalaiarasan, Assistant Professor, welcomed the gathering. Dr.N.Neethiselvan, Director, DIVF, Ramanathapuram presided over the function. Mrs.Sreekirupa, Madurai Branch of Reliance foundation delivered felicitation addresses. Mr. A. Muruganantham, Basic Science faculty delivered the vote of thanks. Dr.N.Neethiselvan, Director and Mr.Kalaiarasan, Assistant professor of the DIVF served as resource persons and delivered talk on the following topics:
i. Role of DIVF in the education and training on fishing technology
ii. Navigational Signals and life saving appliances
A total of 20 fishermen participated in the programme.