OBJECTIVE(S): To enhance food security by addressing post-harvest losses comprehensively in the fisheries sector in selected low and medium–income countries.

METHODOLOGY: Training of fishermen/women, processors and consumers;

Use of flyers and posters

ACTIVITES AND PROGRESS MADE

1. Servicing of the GIZ’s solar and grain driers at FRI (April) for use in the SecureFish project and for commercial training activities by CSIR-FRI and Deutsche GesellschaftfürInternationaleZusammenarbeit (GIZ)

2. The solar drier is being serviced. 

3. The sensors for data logging were installed. 

4. The storage shed for gas burner was constructed, sprayed and installed.

5. Trays and tables for storing fish in the solar drier were also constructed. 

 WAY FORWARD:

1. The final phase of data logger installation and overhead water tank for heating will be completed next quarter.