[GreenYouth] Fishing for funds for the summit

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[GreenYouth] World fisheries meet in Delhi

World fisheries meet in Delhi http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp- kerala/world-fisheries-meet-in-delhi/article19528191.ece The crisis faced by traditional fish workers will be in focus at the seventh general assembly of the World Forum of Fisher Peoples to be held at New Delhi

[GreenYouth] Doubts abound over move to regulate juvenile fishing

ittle impact if the government failed to bring other coastal Sttes on board. “All the curbs on juvenile fishing would be rendered meaningless if vessels from elsewhere are allowed to operate in the same waters”, says T. Peter, general secretary, National Fishworkers Forum. Ministers to mee

[GreenYouth] Costal folk angry over moves to dilute CRZ norms

rtaken by the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management, the forum has called for a scientific revalidation. NFF chairman Narendra Patil and general secretary T. Peter have urged the Central government to organise public hearings in all coastal States before finalising the changes to the CRZ

[GreenYouth] Call to protect State’s trade interests

*Call to protect State’s trade interests * T.Nandakumar : http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/call-to- protect-states-trade-interests/article19339581.ece *16 Asia-Pacific countries are participating in tariff

[GreenYouth] ‘Proposed Sagarmala project will destroy livelihood of fishermen’

MADURAI ‘Proposed Sagarmala project will destroy livelihood of fishermen’ Special CorrespondentRamanthapuram

[GreenYouth] From Neerodi to Chennai; fishermen begin protest rally

. The recently gazetted National Marine Fisheries Policy (NMFP) should be withdrawn as the fishermen’s suggestions were not incorporated in the final policy document,” Mr. Jasiah added. At the start of the rally, Arch Bishop Soosa Pakiam handed over the flag to Jasiah Joseph, T. Peter, General Secretary

[GreenYouth] Fishers fume at GST rates

belong to the traditional and mechanised sectors are gearing up for an agitation against the crisis brewing in the sector. “This tax burden has come like a bolt from the blue,” says T. Peter, secretary, National Fishworkers Forum (NFF). “It is unaffordable, coming as it does at a time when dwi

[GreenYouth] Police action sparks political furore

Police action sparks political furore http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp- kerala/police-action-sparks-furore/article19101738.ece Achuthanandan writes to Chief Minister seeking a comprehensive probe The police action at Puthuvype in Ernakulam district on Sunday has led to a

[GreenYouth] Legal proceedings against Trawler, Captain demanded

gainst the owner, Captain and crew of the Panama registered cargo vessel which had hit a fishing boat off Kochi, killing two persons. In a letter to the Shipping Minister, a copy of which was released to the media here, Forum national chairperson Narendra R Patil and General Secretary T Peter also said

[GreenYouth] Two die in mid-sea collision off Kochi

of the ship. A pressnote quoting NFF general secretary T. Peter called for stern action to ensure that the crew of the ship were put behind bars. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Green Youth Movement" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[GreenYouth] State sore over fishing policy

evelop an optimum fleet size of modern fishing vessels capable of undertaking extended voyages. “By opening up the sector to private investors, the government is providing an alternative to the LoP scheme for foreign players to come in. It is like closing the main entry and keeping the backdoor open,” says T.

[GreenYouth] Move to ease coastal regulations opposed

Move to ease coastal regulations opposed T.Nandakumar http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/move-to-ease-co astal-regulations-opposed/article18143499.ece UPDATED:

[GreenYouth] Meet to discuss key issues in fisheries sector

Meet to discuss key issues in fisheries sectorhttp://www.thehindu.com/ todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/meet-to-discuss-key- issues-in-fisheries-sector/article17748020.ece The national committee of the National Fishworkers Forum is meeting at New Delhi on Friday to chalk out a

[GreenYouth] NFF GB Resolutions and Election results

Dear Friends, National Fish Workers Forum (NFF) General Body held on 9th and 10th of December 2016 at Tuticorin, Tamilnadu. The NFF general body Resolutions and Election results are attached. This is being circulated for your information, follow up and positive action. Please find the

[GreenYouth] Move to extend trawl ban kicks up a storm

workers Forum (NFF) and Kerala Swathantra Matsya Thozhilali Federation (KSMTF) representing artisanal fishers have vowed to oppose any move to change the trawl ban period. ‘Makes no sense’ NFF secretary T. Peter said the 47-day ban followed in Kerala was based on sound scientific evidence of the spawning

[GreenYouth] Fishing community protests move to industrialise coastal areas

i have always stood for your rights, and we are with the fishing community," he said. The community has also demanded that a separate ministry be constituted for fishery in the central government and that the Sagarmala project be withdrawn. NFF Chairperson M Ilango and its Secretary T Pete

[GreenYouth] Distress without resistance: Patnaik

y said the people's resignation in accepting the currency recall despite the distress was not a sign of support but a reflection of how difficult it was mobilise people strapped for cash.* "This note-ban is an attack on people's movements," said T. Peter of the National Fishworkers' Forum at

[GreenYouth] Fisherfolk oppose green corridor project

o relocation,” says T. Peter, secretary, National Fishworkers Forum. “Fishermen will be deprived of their livelihood if they are denied access to the sea. Besides, most families would prefer independent houses to apartments. But we were not consulted before the government decided to formulate the proje

[GreenYouth] Fishermen’s Parliament march on Nov. 21

together in New Delhi to hold a march to Parliament to register their protest against the alleged apathetic attitude of the Central government towards the problems of the country’s fisherfolk. At a press conference here on Thursday, National Fishermen Forum secretary T. Peter said that though the Modi

[GreenYouth] More curbs on juvenile fishing in the offing

to prescribe MLS for more marine species, secretary, NFF, T. Peter said it would be rendered meaningless if trawlers from elsewhere were allowed to raid Indian waters. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Green Youth Movement" group. To unsubs

[GreenYouth] Fishworkers flay Minister’s remarks

Fishworkers flay Minister’s remarks http://m.thehindu.com/…/Thiruv…/briefly-2/article9209549.ece National Fishworkers Forum State secretary T. Peter and Kerala Swathantra Matsya Thozhilali Federation Jackson Pollayil have criticised Education Minister C. Ravindranath for allegedly equating

[GreenYouth] Minister on a mission : Kairali - People TV

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[GreenYouth] ‘Voices from the ruins’ is about the Kandhamal communal violence

‘Voices from the ruins’ is about the Kandhamal communal violence [image: V.S. Achuthanandan, MLA, inaugurating the screening ofK.P. Sasi's documentary ‘Voices from the Ruins’ on the Kandhamal issue in the city on Tuesday.— Photo: S. Gopakumar] V.S. Achuthanandan, MLA, inaugurating the screening

[GreenYouth] Fishermen at sea over setting up of dike

the casualties caused by sea waves on fishermen communities. Last month, the coastal regions of the district had experienced sea surge that led to rehabilitation of fishermen. According to T Peter, general secretary of National Fish Workers Federation (NFF), the decision to build a sea wall along

[GreenYouth] Boat Rally (Kadal Yathra) by KSMTF & NFF

Boat Rally (Kadal Yathra) 2014 was undertaken by National Fishworkers Forum (NFF) and Kerala Swatantra Matsyathozhilali Federation (KSMTF) from Mangalore to Trivandrum, Kerala. The massive rally was undertaken to protect the Sea, Coast, Fish Resource and Inland Water Bodies. The rally was

[GreenYouth] Fishers irked over order on marine

clear that the government had diluted its commitment to stand firm on the trial of the Italian marines in India”, says T. Peter, national secretary, NFF. Mr. Xavier said wind and ocean currents and the pursuit of shoals often forced fishermen to veer off course, inadvertently ending up in hostile ter

[GreenYouth] Coast Guard seeks greater role in State waters

ve led to dwindling catch for local fishers. “The period from April to mid-May is considered a boom time, but this year the boats are returning with very poor catch,” says T. Peter, secretary, National Fishworkers Forum. Ms. Antony said the coastal police and Marine Enforcement were keeping a close

[GreenYouth] Union Budget triggers disquiet in fisheries sector

budget as disappointing, the National Fishworkers Forum (NFF) said the budget allocation of Rs.575.34 crore for the fisheries sector fell far short of expectations. “The government has belied our hopes,” NFF chairperson M. Ilango and national secretary T. Peter said in a pressnote issued here. “Our long-p

[GreenYouth] Consult Stakeholders Before Releasing Fisheries Policy: K Babu

the dates. There needs a wider discussion on some of the provisions in the draft,” said T Peter, secretary, National Fish Workers Federation (NFF). The meeting was attended by stakeholders such as NFF, Swatantra Matsyathozhilali Federation, CITU, Boat Operators Association, Matsya Congress and STU

[GreenYouth] Fishers incensed over failure to discuss draft national policy

eeting circulated a brief note in Marathi and sought feedback from the participants. Representatives of traditional and mechanised sectors registered their protest over the failure to discuss the draft policy”, said NFF national secretary T. Peter. *Livelihood concerns* The Kerala Fisheries Coordi

[GreenYouth] Fishers’ unions to air views on policy revision

set up a subcommittee to work out a coordinated strategy to be adopted at the talks. “Despite our opposition to the expert committee set up by the government to revise the policy, we have decided to take part in the consultation,” said T. Peter, national secretary, National Fishworkers Forum. Fishing communitie

[GreenYouth] Italy’s decision on marine a challenge to India: NFF

k its marine Massimiliano Lattore to face trial in India on charges of murder for killing two Indian fishermen off the Kollam waters on February 15, 2012, the National Fishermen Forum (NFF) has said. NFF secretary T. Peter told *The Hindu* on Wednesday that the Narendra Modi government had a responsibili

[GreenYouth] CRZ amendment raises hackles

n comprising ecologically sensitive areas and classified as a ‘no development zone’. “The government has shown disrespect to the spirit of the CRZ notification, 2011 which was the culmination of a long process of consultation,” chairperson, NFF, M. Ilango, and secretary T. Peter said in a p

[GreenYouth] Fishers, Scientists Pick Holes in Draft 'Ocean Policy'

policies that have far reaching consequences on their lives,” said T Peter, secretary, NFF. The first policy statement was issued in 1982 for optimal utilisation of living resources, exploitation of non-living resources such as hydrocarbons and heavy placer deposits, processing of polymetallic nodules

[GreenYouth] District coastal panels remain inactive

sputes. There is an immediate need to activate the committees,” says Dr. Ramachandran. T. Peter, secretary, National Fishwokers Forum, said most of the members were nominated by the State government solely on political grounds. “Some of them are not even remotely associated with fishing.” He, however,

[GreenYouth] Fishers demand climate change refugee status

Fishers demand climate change refugee status - - - - - - SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT

[GreenYouth] Kerala Fishers Gearing up for Protest Against National Fisheries Policy

to revise the existing policy formed in 2004. “We are not against the new policy. But we question the way in which it is being drafted,” T Peter, secretary, National Fishworkers Forum (NFF), said on Friday. He was speaking while moderating a seminar organised by the Kerala Swathanthra Matsya

[GreenYouth] Fishers up in arms against policy shift

yappan as chairman. Stakeholders and the general public can submit their response up to December 10. “Eliciting suggestions and views without a draft policy document does not make sense”, says T. Peter, Secretary, National Fishworkers Forum. “Some of the questions are vague and do not address the real

[GreenYouth] Coastal belt restive as plea to save fishers goes unheeded

eading to recurrent clashes with fishermen relying on traditional methods,” said T. Peter, secretary, NFF. The shoreline change assessment for the Kerala coast prepared by the Ministry of Environment and Forests estimates that more than 63 per cent of the 590-km-long coast is eroding. -- You re

[GreenYouth] Fisherworkers seek marine ambulance

be effectively used to rush victims of accidents at sea to hospital. “In the case of an accident off the coast of Thiruvananthapuram, the victims could be transported up to the Aakkulam lake from where they could be easily shifted to a hospital nearby,” says T. Peter, secretary, National Fishworkers Forum

[GreenYouth] Fishermen against seaplanes on Ashtamudi lake

seaplane services from the Ashtamudi lake. At a press conference here on Tuesday, general secretary of the National Fishworkers Forum T. Peter wanted the government to reconsider the decision. He said the project would be strongly opposed by the fishing community members under the banner

[GreenYouth] Fishermen against seaplanes on Ashtamudi lake

seaplane services from the Ashtamudi lake. At a press conference here on Tuesday, general secretary of the National Fishworkers Forum T. Peter wanted the government to reconsider the decision. He said the project would be strongly opposed by the fishing community members under the banner

[GreenYouth] Anti-nuclear stance

Anti-nuclear stance [image: Anti-nuclear activist S.P. Udayakumar inaugurates a convention at Neyyattinkara, near the State capital, on Saturday in protest against the expansion of the Kudankulam nuclear power plantin Tamil Nadu.] Anti-nuclear activist S.P. Udayakumar inaugurates a convention at

[GreenYouth] ''കരയുന്ന കടൽ'' ............... ചർച്ച ............. കാണുക....

''കരയുന്ന കടൽ'' ... ചർച്ച . കാണുക http://www.mediaonetv.in/videos/55566/tue-05122015-0647 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Green Youth Movement group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send

[GreenYouth] All-party Team from Kerala to Apprise Modi of Fishing Ban Woes

, said. National Fishworkers' Forum (NFF) secretary T Peter said that the fishermen in the state will not pay any heed to the 61-day ban. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups Green Youth Movement group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

[GreenYouth] Fish workers edgy over blanket ban on fishing

Exclusive Economic Zone. We will oppose the ban tooth and nail, said T. Peter of the National Fish Workers' Forum. He called the ban unscientific and a violation of traditional fishing rights. Issued by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries under the Union Ministry of Agriculture

[GreenYouth] Fish workers' Secretariat march on May 2

on their shoulders. The protest is being planned under the banner of the Kerala Swathantra Matsya Thozhilali Federation. Federation president T. Peter said here on Saturday that each vessel had a quota of only 129 litres. This had not been released this month, he said. The Central and State governments

[GreenYouth] Traditional fishers plan Parliament march

are being imposed on traditional fishing activities. This constitutes an infringement of our rights and threatens to rob us of our livelihood, says T. Peter, secretary, NFF. To make things worse, the budget allocation for the fisheries sector has been slashed by Rs.10 crore. *Coastal hartal

[GreenYouth] Fishermen upset over passport norm

community. On Friday , the external affairs ministry said that the Passport Act, 1967, provides that no person shall depart from, or attempt to depart from India unless he holds a valid passport or travel document.The rule will be in effect from June 1. T Peter, national secretary of the National

[GreenYouth] Fishers to take protest to national capital

their demands. T. Peter, national secretary, said in a statement here on Saturday that the decision was taken at a meeting of NFF office-bearers at Mangalore on Friday. This year's budget has slashed the allocation for the sector by Rs.10.16 crore compared to the previous year's budget. Mr. Peter said

[GreenYouth] Lankan PM's Stand Flayed

waters in an interview to a Tamil television channel. National Fishworkers Forum secretary T Peter and Kerala Swathantra Matsya Thozhilali Federation secretary Anto Elias said that the statement was tantamount to challenging the Indian Government and Indian fishermen. They said that the boats cross

[GreenYouth] അലകൾ 15 - 2 - 2015

http://www.alakal.net/Alakal_%20february2015.pdf മത്സ്യബന്ധന മേഖലയ്ക്ക് വീണ്ടും തിരിച്ചടി 'മത്സ്യമേഖലയുo തീരദേശ വികസനവും' സെമിനാർ ആലപ്പുഴയിൽ .മത്സ്യതൊഴിലാളി സംഘടനകൾ ഒന്നടങ്കം സമരമുഖത്തേയ്ക്ക്..കേരളത്തിൽ തീരദേശ ഹർത്താൽ ഏപ്രിൽ 8 ന് .മത്സ്യമേഖലയും ആനുകാലിക പ്രശ്നങ്ങളും -വി.ദിനകരൻ…….

[GreenYouth] അലകൾ - 2015 February 15

മത്സ്യബന്ധന മേഖലയ്ക്ക് വീണ്ടും തിരിച്ചടി .'മത്സ്യമേഖലയും തീരദേശ വികസനവും' സെമിനാർ ആലപ്പുഴയിൽ മത്സ്യതൊഴിലാളി സംഘടനകൾ ഒന്നടങ്കം സമരമുഖത്തേയ്ക്ക്.കേരളത്തിൽ തീരദേശ ഹർത്താൽ ഏപ്രിൽ 8 ന് മത്സ്യമേഖലയും ആനുകാലിക പ്രശ്നങ്ങളും -വി.ദിനകരൻ അലകൾ

[GreenYouth] NFF slams deep sea policy

of foreign operators at the cost of the livelihood of the native fisherfolk. Taking an exception to the move, NFF leaders M. Ilango, Narendra Patil and T. Peter said the Ministry of Agriculture's (MOA) public notice calling for 270 more deep sea fishing vessels to be provided with letter of permit (LOP

[GreenYouth] Fishermen plan mass agitation

campaigns against the committee report. This decision was taken at an executive committee meeting of the National Fishworkers Forum (NFF) at Delhi last month. NFF secretary T. Peter said the Visakhapatnam session would chart out an action plan for the campaigns. The first campaign would be by boat

[GreenYouth] Fisheries: Deep distrust

vessels can now fish any species anywhere in India, while more and more restrictions are being imposed on local fishermen. Could the proposed Blue Revolution be at the cost of the livelihood of tens of thousands of Indian fishermen and their families? asks T. Peter, secretary of the National Fishworkers

[GreenYouth] A 'Boat March' from Mangalore to Thiruvananthapuram

Federation (KSMTF) T. Peter, National Secretary, National Fishworkers Forum (NFF) The address for sending the contributions: ALAKAL Fortnightly, A/C No: 020051 000800102, IFSC : IBKL 0046 T 01, Bank : The Thiruvananthapuram District Co-operative Bank, Branch : Puthanchantha, Thiruvananthapuram

[GreenYouth] 'Shun Report on Fisheries'

the Union Government on the concerns raised by the fishermen. Traditional and small-scale fishermen should be encouraged for deep sea fishing while foreign vessels would be asked to stay away from this sector, Shibu Baby John said. Presiding over, National Fishworkers' Forum secretary T Peter

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Fishers flay decision on marine

Massimiliano Latorre, one of two Italian marines involved in the killing of two fishers off the Kerala coast, to Italy for treatment. In a joint statement here on Saturday, NFF secretary T. Peter and federation secretary Anto Elias termed the decision a challenge to the fishing community in India

[GreenYouth] Fishers see threat in move to create buffer zones

sea fishing policy. The panel submitted its recommendations in August. The Blue Revolution mooted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cannot not achieved by jeopardising the livelihood of tens of thousands of fishermen and their families, NFF secretary T. Peter said. While any move to ban fishing

[GreenYouth] Fishermen oppose move to dilute CRZ norms

by MoEF with State government officials here on Friday was an eyewash aimed at opening up the coastal areas to tourism. Government officials used the platform to champion the cause of the tourism and real estate lobbies, largely ignoring the interests and rights of the coastal communities, says T

[GreenYouth] Govt Bid to Favour Tourist Lobby Alleged

to relax the Coastal Regulation Zone notification for the benefit of the tourist resort lobby posing a challenge to the fishermen community. Federation president P P John and National Fishworkers Forum secretary T Peter said in a statement that their demand was to implement the notification without

[GreenYouth] 'Address Concerns of Fisherfolk'

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[GreenYouth] Kandhamal Day - August 25th

പിയ സുഹൃത്തേ 2008 ആഗസ്റ്റ് 25 ന് ഒഡീഷയിലെ കണ്ഡമാലില്‍ ക്രൈസ്തവ ന്യൂനപക്ഷങ്ങള്‍ക്കുനേരെ സംഘ്പരിവാര്‍ അഴിച്ചുവിട്ട വര്‍ഗീയാക്രമണം രാജ്യം കണ്ട സംഘ്പരിവാര്‍ ഭീകരാക്രമണ പരമ്പരകളിലെ അതിക്രൂരമായ ഒരു സംഭവമാണ്. എല്ലാ വർഗ്ഗീയാക്രമണങ്ങളിലെന്നപോലെ വംശീയ ഉന്‍മൂലനമാണ് ഇവിടെയും ഫാഷിസ്റ്റുകളും ലക്ഷ്യം വച്ചത്.

[GreenYouth] Fishworkers plan coastal mapping

that all member organisations of the NFF would carry out the mapping exercise in the coastal villages. A press note quoting NFF chairperson M. Ilango and secretary T. Peter appealed to the State governments to abide by the CRZ norms to constitute district coastal zone committees with representatives

[GreenYouth] NFF voices fears about relaxation of CRZ norms

that the land excluded from the CRZ norms would not be diverted for other purposes. NFF chairperson M. IIango inaugurated the assembly. Vice-chairman Vasudev Boloor, general secretary Narendra Patel, secretaries T. Peter and Pradip Chatterji, and other office-bearers addressed the meeting. *Spirit of law

[GreenYouth] National Fishworkers' Forum Meet

. Delegates from Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Seemandhra, Odisha, West Bengal and New Delhi would take part in the meeting, said Forum national secretary T Peter in a press conference here on Tuesday. A 'sea journey' will be organised on November 21, 'World Fishermen's

[GreenYouth] Fishermen unhappy over move to change CRZ norms

at the expense of the fishermen community. Pointing out that the government had submitted a memorandum to the Centre seeking eight amendments to the CRZ notification issued in 2011, KSMTF secretary Anto Elias and NFF secretary T. Peter said the only hurdle facing fishermen could be removed

[GreenYouth] Fishermen see bid to sabotage CRZ norms

the government of joining hands with vested interests to sabotage the implementation of CRZ (Coastal Regulation Zone) notification. Addressing a press conference here on Saturday, KSMTF president P.P. John, general secretary Jackson Pollayil, and NFF secretary T. Peter said the government move to seek

[GreenYouth] Fwd: 'Fisheries Sector Issues will be Highlighted in Polls'

/18/article2115020.ece Kerala Swathantra Matsya Thozhilali Federation (KSMTF) and the National Fishworkers' Forum (NFF) have stated that issues concerning the fisheries sector in all the coastal states of the country will be highlighted during the Lok Sabha elections. NFF national secretary T

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Fishermen Plans National Campaign

agriculture, animal husbandry and dairy under the Ministry of Agriculture since its inception and fishermen's welfare is continuously being neglected by the authorities concerned,'' said T Peter, secretary, National Fishworkers Forum (NFF), an umbrella of state-level trade unions in the fishing sector

[GreenYouth] Protest against Centre's decision

Protest against Centre's decision http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-kerala/protest-against-centres-decision/article5724692.ece SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT All India secretary of the National Fishworkers Forum T. Peter has protested against the Central government's submission before

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Italian marines case: Death clause dropped, Kerala fishermen protest

against the Italian marines who had shot dead two Indian fishermen. They burnt the effigy of Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde and even shouted slogans against Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Congress president Sonia Gandhi. National Fish Workers Forum Secretary T Peter said the government has

[GreenYouth] India, Pakistan fishermen demand end to arrests

of view of traditional and customary rights of fisherfolk that precede the partition of India and Pakistan. The consultations were also attended by Kuldip Nayar, Tapan Bose, Jatin Desai, Jivan Jungi, Bharat Mody, Hansa Suyani, Gautam Mody, Narendra R Patil, Ashok Choudhary, T. Peter and Olencio Simoes

[GreenYouth] Kerosene Quota: Fisherfolk Plan Stir

Government’s decision to slash the quota of kerosene used for outboard engines of traditional fishermen by 20 litres. With the cut in kerosene quota, the quantity of the fuel supplied to fishermen have come down from 129 litre to 109 litre, National Secretary of National Fishworkers Forum T Peter told

[GreenYouth] Fwd: NFF meet in Mumbai

of the licence given to foreign trawlers; and implementation of the National Green Tribunal’s order banning beach-sand mining, among other things. The conference will give final shape to the nation-wide agitation to be launched by fish workers, a press note quoting NFF secretary T. Peter said

[GreenYouth] Fwd: March in support of Gadgil report

tracts, was only with the connivance of political organisations, church leaders and the government. They challenged the Constitution through unleashing such violence, he said. Solidarity Council secretary K M Thomas, K G Santosh Kumar, T Peter and John Peruvanthanam were present. The leaders said

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Rallies, dharna mark Fisheries Day in Kollam

. Addressing the demonstrators, the all India secretary of the National Fish Workers Forum, T. Peter said that members of the fishing community had always extended cooperation for development projects and the Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station is an example in this connection. He said that 50

[GreenYouth] Fwd: National Fishworkers' Forum delegation to meet Prime Minister

Fishworkers’ Forum chairperson R K Patil, general secretary M Ilanko and secretary T Peter will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in Parliament Sushma Swaraj and leaders of various political parties. The memorandum includes 21 demands, including

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Fishworkers' organisation takes out protest march

a hostile position as far as this marginalised people are concerned, he said. National Fishworkers Forum national secretary T Peter, Federation president P P John, general secretary Jackson Pollayil, J P John, Anto, Elias and S Francis among others spoke on the occasion. Fishworkers

[GreenYouth] New mobile Nos.of T.Peter

Dear Friends, This is my mobile Nos: 08289905239, 09744259831 * * * * *T.Peter* *NFF/ KSMTF/ ALAKAL Fortnightly* *‘Udayam’, Valiaveli – P.O;* *Thiruvananthapuram – 695021, Kerala* *Mobile Nos: 08289905239, 09744259831* Web : www.keralafishworkers.in,

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Fishworkers plan nation-wide protest

of the National Fishworkers Forum (NFF) in October and November, against the “anti-fishing community policies of the Central and the ten littoral State governments.” At a press meet here on Monday, NFF secretary T. Peter said almost all coastal or marine-based development projects announced

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Fishermen to protest for their rights

the aegis of the Kerala Swathanthra Matysa Thozhilali Federation (KSMTF) and the National Fish Workers Forum (NFF), fishermen will stage a 101- hour-long satyagraha in front of the Secretariat from November 7. NFF secretary T Peter told reporters here on Tuesday that the members of KSMTF and NFF would

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Coastal belt witnessing an innovative fund collection

of the state,’’ said president of Kerala Swathanthra Matsya Thozhilali Federation T Peter. The fish collected by the KSMTF are sold in the market and the money in turn is deposited to the the fund. “Sometimes, fish workers donate us the fish as they bring in the catch from the sea and it is auctioned

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Fish workers’ protest in Alappuzha on September 8

in an attempt to highlight developments affecting their livelihood. The protest will be organised under the banner of the Kerala Swathantra Matsya Thozhilali Federation and the National Fish workers’ Forum (NFF), said T. Peter, the national secretary of NFF at a press meet here on Saturday. He said top

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Fwd: ALAKAL Fortnightly 2013 August 1-15

തീരദേശ ചരക്ക് കപ്പൽ ഗതാഗതം അനുവദിക്കണമോ?.. നദികളിലെ തടയണ നിർമ്മാണം മത്സ്യസമ്പത്തിനെ ബാധിക്കും...തീരക്കടലും കടലോരവും ഉൾനാടൻ ജലാശയവും സംരക്ഷിക്കാൻ മത്സ്യതൊഴിലാളികൾ ദേശീയ പ്രക്ഷോഭത്തിലേക്ക്.വിഴിഞ്ഞം തുറമുഖം: ഒളിഞ്ഞിരിക്കുന്ന ചില വസ്തുതകൾ..http://www.alakal.net -- You

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Koodankulam plant: Samiti stages protest in front of secretariat

not pertain to Tamil Nadu alone, Sugathakumari said that the protests against nuclear power plants should be strengthened. Koodankulam attained criticality last week, setting the stage for power generation before the end of August. Samithi convenor T Peter said that the agitation will be spread

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Fishworkers staged Secretariat dharna

was inaugurated by National Fishworkers Forum national secretary T Peter, demanded immediate withdrawal of the move to establish a gas pipeline under the sea from Kochi to Kayankulam. Among the other demands were abandoning moves to reclaim sea for construction in the tourism sector as well as steps

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Fish vendors planning stir

Fish vendors planning stir By Meera Manu - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM 17th June 2013 11:51 AM - Photoshttp://newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/Fish-vendors-planning-stir/2013/06/17/article1638996.ece#tabs-275876-1 - The scarcity of fish in the city owing to the ongoing trawling

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Fishermen, greens flay seaplane project

and T Peter, leaders of the coordination committee said that the government’s decision reflected severe neglect of the fishing community by the UDF Government. The committee is planning to launch a token strike on Sunday. “We will intensify the struggle in the coming days. We had visited

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Trawling ban: Government nixes panel report

Operators’ Association said that the State Government should reject the report as it lacked scientific backing. However, fisherfolks from Thiruvananthapuram to Alappuzha welcomed the ban on the ring seiners as the number of boats being operated here are low compared to other districts. T Peter

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Search is on for a substitute for sea wall

be deployed based on site studies.” T. Peter, vice-president, National Fishworkers’ Forum (NFF), blames the unscientific design and construction of sea walls and harbours for the heavy erosion along the coast. “Rehabilitating families from the vulnerable stretches of the coast will cost only a third

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Fish workers to intensify their strike

Fish workers to intensify their strike By Express News Service - KOCHI 09th May 2013 10:38 AM The Kerala Swathanthra Matsya Thozhilali Federation (KSMTF) will intensify its struggle for realising the demands raised in recently-concluded Jalayathra, said T Peter, national secretary, National

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Fishermen’s forum takes out a sea journey from Kochi to capital city

hands to protect the fishing rights which they have traditionally enjoyed. For the purpose, vice-president of the National Fishworkers’ Forum T. Peter has undertaken a ‘voyage’ through sea from Kochi to Thiruvananthapuram. The journey which commenced on May 2 reached Kollam on Saturday to a rousing

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Fishermen bodies plan ‘jalayatra’ ahead of agitation

decided to launch mass agitations against the anti-fishermen policies of the State Government. As part of the protest, they will organise a ‘proclamation rally’ -jalayatra - from May 2 ahead of the agitations, KSMTF state president P P John and NFF national secretary T Peter said. The leaders

[GreenYouth] Fwd: NFF against sea reclamation

Forum (NFF) national secretary T Peter said that they would launch an agitation if the government went ahead with the project. “We will not allow reclamation of sea at any cost and will resist it at any cost,” he said. Noting that the project was detrimental to the interests of fishermen

[GreenYouth] Fwd: High regard for Italy’s support to its marines

is very unfortunate. The attitude seems to be apathetic. And in this particular issue our government is yet to put its foot down and ask Italy to start respecting the law of our land,” he said. ‘Uncaring’ attitude T. Peter, secretary of the National Fishworkers Forum said all Italians could take

[GreenYouth] Fwd: In Kerala, Italy’s decision hailed, India’s promise flayed

to infringement on the Supreme Court’s powers.” Mr. Gurudasan insisted that the Kerala government file a review petition against the Supreme Court’s ruling that Kerala had no jurisdiction in the case. He said the special court to try the case should be set up in Kerala. T. Peter, secretary of the National

[GreenYouth] Fwd: Fishermen Gherao met centre in city

on Monday took out a march to the Observatory here in protest against the non-issuance of forecasts on inclement weather that led to the death of fishermen and other losses to the fishing community late last week. The protest, inaugurated by National Fishworkers Forum national secretary T. Peter

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