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*Lakshadweep Islands and Maharashtra: Trained cadre needed to save marine
wildlife: BNHS expert*
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Trained-cadre-needed-to-save-marine-wildlife-BNHS-expert/articleshow/29225588.cms

Experts have emphasized the need for specially trained professionals for
conservation of marine ecosystems, which are very different from
terrestrial ones like forests."At the policy planning level, marine
ecosystems are a neglected area. The ocean is an open access system; you
cannot put boundaries inside the sea and then hope to conserve it the way
forests are conserved...

*Manipur: Raining on fish farming technology kicks off *
http://e-pao.net/GP.asp?src=29..180114.jan14

A three-day long fish farmers' training cum demonstration programme on Fish
Farming Technology of Imphal East being organized by District Fishery
Officer, Imphal East under the sponsorship of National Fisheries
Development Board, Hyderabad kick-started from yesterday at Panchayat
Bhavan Hall, Imphal East DC Office complex...

*Assam; Annual barter trade with Tiwas held in Assam*
http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/annual-barter-trade-with-tiwas-held-in-assam/article5587000.ece

Only goods and no currency changed hands at the several centuries old
Jonbeel Mela here near Jagiroad, about 70km from Guwahati, from the wee
hours till noon on Friday as thousands of people belonging to Tiwa and
other tribes coming down from the hills of Karbi Anglong and neighbouring
Meghalaya were engaged in the annual ritualistic barter trade with the
Tiwas and other communities living in the plains to keep alive the world's
ancient trade system...

*Punjab: Hope floats to bring back birds to Ropar wetland*
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2014-01-20/chandigarh/46373702_1_migratory-birds-ropar-water-birds

There is finally some hope of concrete steps being taken to bring back
migratory birds that are believed to have left the national wetland of
Ropar lake in the wake of growing human activity in the area, for
destinations like Nangal wetland. The first ever Asian Waterbird Census
(AWC) will be conducted in Ropar this week to help device a conservation
policy and action plan for water birds and their wetland habitats...

*West Bengal and Odisha: Integrated rice-fish cultivation for East India*
http://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/technology/integrated-ricefish-cultivation-for-east-india/article5606225.ece

Rice is the major staple food crop of India which is being cultivated in
about 41 million hectares. However, its productivity is poor in India when
compared to several other nations like South Korea, China etc. The scenario
is more alarming in Eastern India where farmers end up with very low
productivity of rice...

*Odisha: Infrastructure woes continue to dog fisheries sector in Odisha*
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/Infrastructure-Woes-Continue-to-Dog-Fisheries-Sector-in-Odisha/2014/01/20/article2009673.ece

Lack of infrastructure being the stumbling block in the growth of fisheries
sector, the State Government on Thursday decided to prioritise
infrastructural support like road and power connectivity to 125 identified
fishing clusters. The departments of Rural Development and Water Resources
were asked to focus on construction of roads to identified clusters, while
the Energy department will ensure dedicated power supply to the fish
farms...

*Odisha: UNWTO selects Chilika as global site*
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/UNWTO-Selects-Chilika-as-Global-Site/2014/01/20/article2009695.ece

A major birding site of India, Chilika has been selected by United National
World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) as one of the eight global sites for
development of sustainable tourism and livelihood of local community to
maintain its status as a destination for the migratory birds...

*Andhra Pradesh: Shrinking wetlands depriving artisans of income source *
http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-3-227230-Shrinking-wetlands-depriving-artisans-of-income-source

Shrinking wetlands, natural rivers and canals has made traditional artisans
worried since they used to manufacture mats, ropes, buckets and
room-decorating items from reed feather and other water vegetation plants,
which grow along these water bodies. The water bodies were the major
alternate source of earning for farmers, fishermen and other artisan
families...

*Tamil Nadu: Reciprocal releases on ahead of January 27 talks  *
http://www.newindianexpress.com/world/Reciprocal-Releases-on-Ahead-of-January-27-Talks/2014/01/23/article2014878.ece

The  process of reciprocal release of jailed fishermen continued on
Wednesday with 111 fishermen from Nagapattinam district scheduled to reach
home with their 15 boats in a day or two and the Tamil Nadu government
freeing 11 Lankan fishing boats...

*Kerala: Debt relief bill goes to Subject Committee*
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/debt-relief-bill-goes-to-subject-committee/article5599373.ece

Minister for Ports and Fisheries K. Babu told the Assembly on Monday that
cooperative banks and others had been told not to alter or review the
orders of the Kerala Fishermen Debt Relief Commission on debt relief for
fishermen. Clear orders had been issued in this regard, he said...

*Karnataka: Formalin found in fish samples from other states: Government to
HC   *
http://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/Formalin-Found-in-Fish-Samples-from-Other-States-Government-to-HC/2014/01/20/article2009524.ece

The state government has informed the Kerala High Court that the samples of
fish brought from the neighbouring states and ice used as preservatives had
the presence of formalin.  The report was filed in response to a writ
petition filed by advocate Basil Attipetty seeking a directive to
restaurants and eateries in the state to sell food in terms of the
provisions of the Food Safety and Standards Act and Rules...

*Karnataka: Manjeshwar to get fishing harbour soon*
http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/manjeshwar-to-get-fishing-harbour-soon/article5595785.ece

Having received environmental clearance from the Centre, the Rs.
48.80-crore Manjeshwar fishing harbour project work at Hosangadi beach
would start soon. The work of the fishing harbour, coming up on 50 hectares
would be completed in four years, officials said. While 75 per cent of the
project cost would be borne by the Centre, the rest would be shared by the
State...

*Goa: No bird fair this year in Goa's wetlands to cheer birders *
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/No-bird-fair-this-year-in-Goas-wetlands-to-cheer-birders/articleshow/29174781.cms

Most of the usual winter visitors have arrived, but there are hardly any
special guests during this season like last year. Birders frequenting lakes
and wetlands with their binoculars to savour the thrill of sighting migrant
birds in various parts of Goa are generally happy about the presence of
fairly good numbers of the common flocks of feathered visitors...

*Maharashtra: Maharashtra govt starts to legalize 49-acre slum built on
Dahisar wetlands  *
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/Maharashtra-govt-starts-to-legalize-49-acre-slum-built-on-Dahisar-wetlands/articleshow/29271919.cms

In a move that has environmentalists crying foul, the state government has
started the process of regularizing the massive Ganpat Patil Nagar slum
colony in Dahisar built on nearly 2.57 lakh square metres or 49 acres of
land, which the Centre had described as wetlands in 2011. At 49 acres, it
is twice the size of Oval Maidan and Shivaji Park...

*Gujarat: Tata Power's Mundra UMPP, FishMarc tie up for fishermen
livelihood*
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/tata-powers-mundra-umpp-fishmarc-tie-up-for-fishermen-livelihood/article5606206.ece


Tata Power's ultra mega power project (UMPP) in Gujarat has tied up with an
NGO, the Fisheries Management Resource Centre (FishMarc) to ensure
sustainability of livelihood for fishermen's community at Mundra in Kutch
district.  For this purpose, Tata Power, through its wholly-owned
subsidiary, Coastal Gujarat Power Ltd, is partnering with FishMarc, an
organization of experts in cooperative institution-building amongst
fishermen and fishing-related activities, the company said in a statement
on Wednesday...

*India: Campaign launched to make fishermen Indian Coast Guard's eyes and
ears*
http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-campaign-launched-to-make-fishermen-indian-coast-guard-s-eyes-and-ears-1955391

The Indian Coast Guard Wednesday launched an awareness campaign to
sensitise the fishing community in West Bengal and Odisha to integrate them
into the coastal security mechanism. The Indian Coast Guard Wednesday
launched an awareness campaign to sensitise the fishing community in West
Bengal and Odisha to integrate them into the coastal security mechanism...

*India: Bungling of Italian marines' case is symptomatic of larger foreign
policy failure*
http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2014-01-22/edit-page/46412804_1_italian-marines-death-penalty-home-ministry

It's been almost two years since two Italian marines aboard an oil tanker
shot dead two fishermen off Kerala's coast. New Delhi did well to question
the Italians' anti-piracy alibi, for the 3,00,000 fishing boats operating
off our coast must be able to count on our government for their defence.
However, a year after Supreme Court directed the Centre to set up a special
court to fast-track this case, a chargesheet is yet to be filed...

*Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka is exploring  the possibilities of obtaining licence
to fish in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Maldives*
http://www.asiantribune.com/node/69992

Sri Lanka Maldives relations have always received a great deal of attention
in Maldivian trade as well as Sri Lankan trade. The close economic
cooperation has taken the relations between Sri Lanka and Maldives to new
heights. Over the years both countries have developed a unique friendship
due to the mutual cooperation extended...

*Bangladesh: Bangladeshis exploited so West can eat cheap shrimp - report *
http://www.trust.org/item/20140121140811-v1fph/?source=hpeditorial

Bangladeshi shrimp industry employers, responding to rising demand for
cheap seafood in western supermarkets, are keeping down costs by using
bonded and child labour and imposing dangerous working conditions, low
wages and long hours on their 1.2 million employees, a report by British
charity Environment Justice Foundation (EJF) has revealed...

*Bangladesh: India wants lifting ban on Hilsa export*
http://www.thedailystar.net/online/delhi-wants-lifting-ban-on-hilsa-export-7980

Indian High Commissioner in Dhaka Pankaj Saran today urged the Bangladesh
government to lift the ban imposed on Hilsa export to India. The Indian
diplomat conveyed the request to Fisheries and Livestock Minister M Sayedul
Haq during a meeting held at the latter's Secretariat office...

*Pakistan: Fishermen rally against encroachment on fresh waters *
http://www.brecorder.com/agriculture-a-allied/183/1145720/

A large number of women, hailing from marine and inland waters participated
in a huge rally organised by the Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum (PFF) on Tuesday
to end encroachment on fresh waters of the province and stop hostility
against marginalized fishermen...

*Myanmar: Marine exports fall by US$ 76 mln*
http://www.elevenmyanmar.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4813:marine-exports-fall-by-us-76-mln&catid=33:business&Itemid=356

Earnings from marine exports has fallen by US$ 76 million during last ten
months of the 2013-14 fiscal year, according to the Ministry of Livestock,
Fisheries and Rural Development. The export volume of marine products is
nearly 20,000 metric tonnes less than the same time last year...

*Maldives: Maldives and SL due to sign MOU's*
http://www.sundaytimes.lk/news/43544.html

Sri Lanka and Maldives will sign Memorandum of Understandings on a variety
of  issues including health, sports and youth and skills development during
the current visit of Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen, the External
Affairs Ministry said today. Professor G.L. Peiris, Minister of External
Affairs, and Ms. Dunya Maumoon, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
Maldives, held bilateral discussions at the Ministry of External Affairs on
Tuesday hours after the Maldivian President arrived on a three day visit...

*India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Pakistan and Bangladesh: South Asia convention
on Coastal Management*
http://www.cseindia.org/content/south-asia-convention-coastal-management

South Asia convention on Coastal Management. Representatives from South
Asian countries came together to discuss issues related to regulating and
managing coastal development, protecting coastal habitats and climate
change. Convention organized by Delhi-based Centre for Science and
Environment (CSE) and Pondicherry-based PondyCAN. The convention identified
the need for the South Asian countries to share experiences and approaches
and the need to learn from each other.
Presentations are available at:
http://www.cseindia.org/content/south-asia-convention-coastal-management
Fact sheets:
India:  http://www.cseindia.org/userfiles/india.pdf
Bangladesh: http://www.cseindia.org/userfiles/bangladesh.pdf
Sri Lanka; http://www.cseindia.org/userfiles/sri%20Lanka.pdf
Maldives: http://www.cseindia.org/userfiles/maldives.pdf
Pakistan: http://www.cseindia.org/userfiles/pakistan.pdf


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