Capacity Building Coaching on Hygienic Practices in Fisheries Held at Car Nicobar

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 19 June 2025

In a bid to advertise secure and sanitary practices in fisheries, the Department of Fisheries, A&N Administration, in collaboration with NETFISH-MPEDA, Chennai, carried out a one-day coaching programme on ‘Capacity Building on Hygienic and Sanitary Procedures’ for members of the Scheduled Tribe group at Car Nicobar.

The programme was inaugurated within the presence of Mr. Lionald Nicomed, Chairman of the Tribal Council, Car Nicobar, who attended because the chief visitor. Mr. Martin Luther, Secretary, Tribal Council, was the visitor of honour. Also current had been Mr. Paul David, 1st Captain of Perka Village; Dr. Arulmoorthy, State Coordinator, NETFISH-MPEDA, Chennai; and officers from the Department of Fisheries.

In his handle, Mr. Lionald Nicomed counseled the initiative and emphasised the significance of hygienic fish dealing with practices to spice up revenue ranges and enhance entry to broader markets. Mr. Martin Luther highlighted the effectiveness of the coaching, noting that it efficiently bridged language limitations to convey very important ideas on hygiene and sanitation.

Welcoming the contributors, Ms. V. Sheeja, Deputy Director, Department of Fisheries, Car Nicobar, defined that the coaching aimed to lift consciousness among the many native fishing group concerning the significance of hygiene in any respect levels—from catch to consumption.

Dr. Arulmoorthy elaborated that the coaching mixed theoretical studying with sensible demonstrations to make sure complete understanding among the many contributors.

The technical classes lined key matters resembling hygienic dealing with of fish post-harvest, sanitary repairs of touchdown centres and processing areas, upkeep of instruments and tools, adoption of Good Hygienic Practices (GHP), and implementation of Sanitary Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs).

To assist the adoption of those practices, the Chairman and Secretary of the Tribal Council distributed fishing crates, gloves, and water cans to the fishers. The occasion noticed enthusiastic participation from fishers throughout numerous villages of Car Nicobar, indicating sturdy group curiosity in bettering hygiene requirements in fisheries.

The programme concluded with the distribution of certificates to all contributors.