Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies has announced its third Fisheries Awards, constituted to felicitate individuals for their outstanding performance in different fields in the fisheries sector.
K A Paili Kanakkashery from Edvanakkadu, Ernakulam, who has been engaged in traditional fishing for the last 35 years, has been selected as the Best Traditional Fisherman. He is the leader of Poomkavanam fishing group, a KUFOS release said here.
The Best Fish Farmer is Jenson P D from Thiruthoor near Paravoor. He undertook large-scale farming of cage fish culture and pen culture and helped increase the inland aquaculture production in the district, it said.
Dr K Gopakumar, former Deputy Director General of ICAR was selected as the Best Fishery Scientist and Dr N R Menon, Chairman of Nansen Environmental Research India is the Best Fisheries Educationist.
Salini Gopi, who completed MFSc from KUFOS, is the Best Fisheries student.
Fisheries Minister K Babu will present the awards on the occasion of the World Fisheries Day celebration at KUFOS tomorrow.
As part of the celebration, a public rally, fisherfolk meet, seminar on ITK, training on sea safety, exhibition, open house, fisheries quiz and cultural programmes will be organised at the University.
