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Pilot Project to Boost Kuttanad Fish Farmers’ Livelihoods

25 August 20251 min read
AGRICULTURE & RURALPilot Project toBoost KuttanadFish Farmers’Livelihoods25 August 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Minister of State George Kurian announced a pilot project for Kuttanad, Kerala, at ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi.

Key facts

  • Goal: more income and livelihood for fish farmers.
  • Methods: integrated, cage and biofloc farming, “One fish, one paddy”.
  • Setting up FFPOs, training programmes and startups for processing, cleaning, packing and trade.

About FFPOs

Company-style collectives of fish farmers that pool resources and bargaining power, helping small and marginal farmers.

Exam angle

  • Region: Kuttanad; venue: CMFRI, Kochi; term: FFPO.

Test yourself

1. In which Kerala region is the new fisheries pilot project being implemented?

The pilot project targets fish farmers in Kuttanad.

2. What does FFPO stand for in the Kuttanad fisheries pilot project notes?

FFPOs are Fish Farmers Producers Organizations.

3. Where was the consultative meeting on the Kuttanad pilot project held?

It was held at ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi.

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