NETFISH objective is to work for the welfare of fishermen (Photo: NETFISH/FIS)
(INDIA, 8/14/2010)
NETFISH(Network for Fish Quality Management and Sustainable Fishing) is a registered society formed with a view to imparting knowledge to fishermen, fisherwomen, processing workers and technicians in fish quality management, conservation of fish resources as well as sustainable fishing in India.
With the growing importance of total quality management in seafood production, post harvest handling has assumed paramount importance. Although India has world class seafood processing plants, concerted efforts are lacking in the initial stages of the quality chain. None of the Governmental or the research institution under the Government of India has been able to make a dent on this issue.
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