Socio-Economic Evaluation And Technology Transfer

Activities

The SEETT Division is essentially involved in research on socio economics which consists of both Fisheries Economics and Fisheries Extension. The division also takes care of in transfer of technology programmes, empowerment of fisherfolk and conservation of resources by conducting exhibitions, demonstrations, interactive meetings, trainings and campaigns. Presently there are 10 scientists working in the division of which 6 are in Fisheries Economics and 4 are in Fisheries Extension. There are 5 in-house research projects presently being handled by the division in addition to a funded project. The division also serves the fisherfolk through the Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) by supply of technological inputs, products and services through the single-window delivery system. ATIC has generated an income of about 25 lakhs from sales and services since its inception in 2003. The visitors of the institute were also taken care of by SEETT Division. About one lakh farmers, students and stakeholders have visited ATIC so far.  Awareness programmes on Responsible Fisheries Management and Fishery based technologies and movie shows are being organized at ATIC for immense number of beneficiaries. The division also assists in preparing the audio, video CDs on important activities of the institute.