Research Studies in Fisheries Extension
- SMART EDP Module for livelihood security of small-scale fisherfolk through fish- preneurship
- Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITKs) in marine fisheries sector of Kerala: Documentation and analysis
- Impact analysis of S&T outputs of ICAR-CIFT on the socio-economic fabric of fisheries stakeholders
- Dynamics of fish consumption with reference to emerging health, safety and quality issues.
- Inclusion and popularisation of fish-based products for alleviating malnutrition among vulnerable population
- Digital fish marketing ecosystem in India
- Scale to measure attitude of fishers towards responsible fishing
- Assessment of Extension System in the Marine Fisheries Sector of Kerala
- Study on the entrepreneurship ecosystem in fisheries and the cybernetics of Women Initiated Enterprises in Fisheries (WIEF) in selected coastal states of India
Statistics & Economics
- Studied occupational structure, labour productivity and labour migration in the fisheries sector
- Economic evaluation of resource use efficiency and management of reservoir ecosystem
- Assessed input and service delivery system for marine fisheries development in Kerala
- Modelling studies for estimation of revenue-based capacity and valuation of selected fishing systems and fish supply chain analysis
- Assessment of role and impact of Fisheries Co-operatives in enhancing the livelihood and resources management capabilities of fisherfolk in India
- Informatics Tools developed - CIFT Lab Test - An information system on sample testing and analysis and CIFTraining- An information system on ICAR-CIFT training programme
(https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vcsecon.CIFT_Lab_Test
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vcsecon.CIFT_Training_new)
Extension Services
- Technology, assessment and refinement through KVKs under TSP/SCSP/NEH
- Technology demonstration through various stakeholders under TSP/SCSP/NEH
- Establishment of Custom hiring centres in selected KVKs
- Interest group formation and handholding of entrepreneurs
- Input and technical support to self-help groups and societies
Regular Training and HRD Programmes Conducted
- ICAR- sponsored winter school
- Training Programmes under Prime Minister Matsy Sampada Yojana/PMMSY
- Training Programmes under scheduled caste sub plan (SCSP)
Training Programmes for Foreign Officials
- Training Programmes under Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)
- Training Programmes under Feed the Future India Triangular Training (FTF ITT)
- Training Programmes under African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO)
