27/03/2026
🌊*Empowering Coastal Communities Through Innovation*🐟
A successful *One-Day Entrepreneurial Training on Safe Diversified Seafood Products* was conducted on *27th March 2026* at *St. John High School, Eravipuram, Kollam*.
Organized by the *Centre of Excellence for Food Innovations and Startup Hubs (CE-FISH), School of Industrial Fisheries, CUSAT*,in collaboration with *Quilon Social Service Society* and supported by *NABARD*, the program aimed to equip beneficiaries from CRCFV villages with practical skills and knowledge in seafood value addition and safe processing techniques.
👨🏫 The session was led by *Mr. Ginson Joseph* , Director *Centre of Excellence for Food Innovations and Startup Hubs (CE-FISH), School of Industrial Fisheries, CUSAT,* with insightful contributions from experts and officials in the fisheries sector.
🎯 *Key Highlights:*
• Awareness on diversified seafood products
• Training on safe processing & value addition
• Encouragement for entrepreneurship in coastal communities
• Interactive sessions with industry experts
This initiative marks a step forward in fostering *sustainable livelihoods and entrepreneurship* among coastal beneficiaries.
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