CMFRI, Library (2026) ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi Launches Open-Sea Mussel Farming Unit under PMMSY Blue Growth Project Indian Council of Agricultural Research dated 21st October 2026. Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
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The Vizhinjam Regional Centre of ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute launched a scientifically designed open-sea mussel longline farming unit at Vizhinjam, Kerala, marking a significant step towards promoting sustainable shellfish aquaculture and strengthening coastal livelihoods in India. The initiative is part of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)-funded project, “Development of Pilot-Scale Open-Sea Eco-Mussel Farms in India – A Blue Growth Project.” The farming unit was formally launched by Dr Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament from Thiruvananthapuram, in the presence of ICAR-CMFRI scientists, representatives of the Vizhinjam Mungal Thozhilali Kshema Sangom and members of the local fishing community.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | CMFRI News Clippings |
| Divisions: | Library and Documentation Centre |
| Depositing User: | Mr. Augustine Sipson N A |
| Date Deposited: | 04 Nov 2026 05:52 |
| Last Modified: | 04 Nov 2026 05:52 |
| URI: | http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/20120 |
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