Jaljeevika
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Jaljeevika is working towards enhancing the livelihood potentials in rural communities by utilising existing water resources and also promoting low-cost, appropriate technologies for community empowerment. Jaljeevika also provides advisory support to the farmers to gain their knowledge and technical skills in fish farming to increase production. Jaljeevika has developed low-budget techniques like
06/04/2026
What if the ocean could feed families AND heal itself at the same time?
That's the promise of seaweed farming — and Jaljeevika is helping make it real.
Jaljeevika Ratnagiri (UNDP-GCF Project) proudly co-organized a One-Day Workshop on "Seaweed Cultivation: Current Status & Future Prospects"
at Fisheries Engineering Polytechnic, Shirgaon, Ratnagiri — alongside the Marine Biological Research Centre & Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth.
67 participants came together — Researchers from Maharashtra & Goa , Fisherfolk & fish farmers, NGO workers & forest officials, Students & entrepreneurs
All united by one vision — a thriving, sustainable coastal economy.
🗓️ 3 Power-Packed Technical Sessions:
🔹 Cultivation Science — NIO Goa experts shared research on growing marine species along the Konkan coast
🔹 Entrepreneurship & Livelihoods — Gadre Marine Export & Raftec Solutions spoke on value addition & market linkages
🔹 Innovative Technology — CSMCRI scientists guided on advanced seaweed processing & cultivation methods
Big Announcement of the Day: The Chief Minister's Matsya Sampada Yojana now includes a fresh provision for a Seaweed Seed Bank — a game-changer for the entire sector!
The vision? A Seaweed Cluster along the Ratnagiri–Sindhudurg coastline that delivers:
✅ Environmental balance
✅ Economic empowerment
✅ Social development for coastal communities
The sea gives so much. It's time we gave back — wisely and sustainably.
Proud of every partner, scientist, fisherfolk, and participant who made this happen.
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11, Snehkunj Apartments, Jambhulkar Chowk, Vikas Nagar, Wanowrie
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