Kochi, Oct 16 (UNI) A fisheries entrepreneurship initiative of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Res

Kochi, Oct 16 (UNI) A fisheries entrepreneurship initiative of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has helped establish 84 micro-enterprises across eight districts of Kerala, raising beneficiaries' household incomes by 30-35 per cent and opening up new livelihood opportunities for coastal communities. Implemented through the Department of Science and Technology-funded Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Hub during 2022-2026, the initiative directly benefited 469 people, including 220 women and six transgender persons. Its indirect benefits are expected to reach around 2,500 people. Most beneficiaries belong to the Scheduled Caste community, with the programme focusing on strengthening economic independence through skill…