"Harnessing the Science of Fisheries for Food, Nutrition and Livelihood"
World Oceans Day was celebrated by the by Directorate of Incubation and Vocational Training in Fisheries(DIVF), TNJFU, Ramanathapuram on 08.06.2021.In this connection a Webinar entitled “Responsible fishing and safety of fishermen at sea” was jointly organized by DIV F,Ramanathpuram and Madurai and Puducherry branches of Reliance foundation. The participants of the webinar included fishermen from fishing villages such as Pamban of Ramanathapuram District and Paramankani, Perumthuruvu, Aalamparaikuppam, Panaivurpaeriya kuppam, Thazhavuthaali kuppam of Chengalpattu district. Mr.M.Kalaiarssan, Assistant professor, Organizing secretary co-ordinated the event with Reliance foundation. Mrs.Sreekirupa, Madurai Branch of Reliance foundation welcomed the gathering and Mr.Jeyakrishnan,Reliancee foundation, Pondicherry coordination of participants in the field. Dr.N.Neethiselvan, Director, Mr.Kalaiarasan, Assistant professor and Mr.Sivsudalimani, Engineer of the DIVF served as resource persons and delivered talk on the following topics:
Role of DIVF in the education and training on Fishing technology
Responsible fishing and life saving appliances
Marine Engine maintenance
A total of 50 fishermen each 25 from Ramanathapuram and 25 from Chengalpattu district besides 20 students, 15 staff of TNJFU and 10 of Reliance foundation.
Institute of Industrial Fishing Technology (IIFT),
Directorate of Incubation and Vocational Training in Fisheries (DIVF),
Ariyaman Beach,
Ramanathapuram – 623 519.