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Mangalore , Oct. 1

METRO Cash & Carry India, which is sourcing fish from the Karnataka coast, has taken initiatives to sponsor a training programme for fishermen.

In this regard, Metro Cash & Carry - in association with the Department of Fisheries, Government of Karnataka, and the College of Fisheries, Mangalore - began a two-day training programme on `Scientific and responsible fisheries' in Mangalore on Friday.

According to the Metro officials, this is the part of the Rs 2.7-crore investment by them to improve supply chain for fish and meat. They said that the training programme for fishermen would improve their understanding of "on-board" and "on-shore" handling of fish to reduce wastage. It will maximise profits through improvements in quality and quantity.

The Managing Director of Metro Cash & Carry India, Mr Harsh Bahadur, who spoke at the inaugural function, said that this is the first leg of the fishermen training programme, covering Mangalore, Malpe and Tadri in Karnataka.

The programme will also be extended to Vizag, Kakinada, Chennai and Tuticorin. He said fishermen from 23 landing centres in six States and Goa would be exposed to scientific and responsible fisheries practices. This will reduce wastage and improve fishermen's profitability.

Mr Bahadur said that his company is desirous of implementing similar programmes for agriculturists and horticulturists. He regretted that these are not making much progress due to restrictions in the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC) Act.

Metro officials said that this public-private partnership project in fisheries is the first of its kind in the country, and addresses the contemporary needs of fishermen.

The Chief Whip of Karnataka Government, Mr Abhayachandra Jain, inaugurated the training programme.

Harbour infrastructure

Metro would help in setting up and upgrading harbour infrastructure in various States. It is in the advanced stage of discussions with the Department of Fisheries in Karnataka for upgrading the harbour facilities in Mangalore.

They said that investments in infrastructure would improve trade at major fishing harbours and help generate non-farm jobs.

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