Development perspective of Quilon diocese is incomplete without a comprehensive plan for the development fisher folk in our diocese. We have a foresighted development perspective and vast experience in supporting the fisher folk for their integrated development. Even though we are imparting various programmes for the development of fishermen community from the early ages of our diocese they are still marginalized or deprived from the mainstream of the society
With this fact in mind, QSSS is planning for an innovative intervention with technological advancement for the integrated development of this community. Apart from the previous initiatives we are considering fishing as an industry. We are supporting them to achieve the actual value of their product without middle men and exploiters. For this purpose we are directly linking the fishermen with the present market directly. We also made efforts to familiarize the fishermen with new interventions, knowledge, and technological advancement in this scenario.
The ultimate aim of all these activities is to make the fisher folk self reliant and capacitate them to compete with other livelihood sectors in the present market. We are also aimed to support them to occupy prominent role in the mainstream society
Major Activities under this Department
Seminars and Workshop
Under this department, QSSS is conducting seminars and workshops on various issues related to fishing and life of fisher folk important topics covered by us are CRZ act, coastal area development master plan etc
Studies and Surveys
We had conducted surveys about the problems of traditional fishermen in Kollam coast and about Clam harvesting and processing in Thekkumbhagom village
Fish culturing- To increase the productivity of inland fishing and preserve the rare species in Ashtamudi lake we are encouraging various kinds of fish culturing by SHG members. We are planning to implement cage culturing, Pond culturing, clam culturing and ornamental fish culturing
Sea Fresh- Ready to cook Processed Fresh Fish
Processed fresh fish production and marketing is one of the important project components for upgrading the status of fisher folk especially the fish vending women among the main stream society. To achieve this goal we decided to change the mode of fish vending through technological advancement. 10 SHG members from Kollam coast come forward to be part of these initiatives. We had trained them in hygienic processing and packing of fresh fish and market it through outlets setup in various corners in Kollam town. Central Institute of Fisheries Technology is supporting us with trainings and equipments in these efforts. More people are come forward to participate in this processing and marketing
Fish Magic- Ready to Eat Fish Products
Ready to eat fish products are one of the important area through which we are made value addition to fish and change the status of women who are engaged with fish based IGPs. A group from Thillery unit of QSSS came forward to take initiative on it. We support them with adequate training and financial support. Research fellows from Central Institute of Fisheries Technology train the participants about new dishes and recipes using fish as the main ingredient. More SHGs get trained in Ready to eat fish products
DRISH-Value Added Dry Fish
3 women SHGs from Sakthikulangara took initiatives to produce value added dry fish. Initially the fish are dried normally in hygienic situation. Then we analyses the moisture content of the product and used electrical drier for further drying of the product depend on the moisture content in it. We are aimed to export the value added dry fish |
