National Fisherwomen Conclave begins at ICAR-CIFT, calls for greater participation in fisheries sector

Kochi, Sep 18 (UNI) A two-day National Fisherwomen Conclave focusing on greater recognition, inclusion and participation of women in India's fisheries sector began at the ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT) here on Friday. Organised by the Society of Fisheries Technologists (India) (SOFTI) in association with ICAR-CIFT, the conclave brings together around 60 fisherwomen from Kerala, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh. Inaugurating the conclave, former ICAR Deputy Director General (Fisheries Science) Dr B. Meenakumari said women make significant contributions to the fisheries and aquaculture sector, particularly in fish processing, value addition and marketing,…