ICAR-CIBA is undertaking fisheries based livelihood development interventions for the SC-ST fisher families in Ponneri taluk of Tiruvallur district. A batch of 35 beneficiaries visited Muttukadu and Kovalam experimental stations of CIBA on 25.09.2021. They were given on-farm training and demonstration at fish, shrimp and crab hatcheries, feed mill and ongoing fish and shrimp farming demonstrations. Later at CIBA headquarters an interaction meeting was organized and farm inputs like fish nets, Rs. 50,000 the income generated by the beneficiaries through crab harvest and training certificates were distributed to them. Dr. K.P. Jithendran, Director, CIBA interacted with the SC & ST beneficiaries and appreciated their sincere efforts shown towards the adoption of fish and crab farming interventions. Dr. B. Shanthi, Principal Scientist & Nodal Officer, CIBA-SCSP Scheme, convened this programme. Dr. C.V. Sairam, PS & SIC, Social Sciences Division (SSD), Dr. P. Mahalakshmi, PS & Nodal Officer, CIBA-TSP, SIC’s of divisions, FAO, AFAO and Scientists of SSD were present during this programme.
