Welcome . . . .

The Kerala Swathanthra Malsya Thozhilali Federaton (Kerala Independent Fishworkers Federation) is a unique movement. It is a non-party trade union with community-based organisation, working in the unorganised sector of fisheries.. It is also unique in terms of the issues takes-up. Over the years it has been taking up environmental issues like resource conservation, protection of water bodies, coastal protection etc.

The Federation operates in the State of Kerala,has a 590 km long coastal line, 222 coastal villages,113 inland fishery villages and 10 lakhs fishermen (including families).The Kerala State is known for its rich fishery resource and dense fishing operations. The state contributes 24% of the country's export earnings from marine fisheries.

News . . . .

Pre-draft CRZ Notification 2010	Climate Change and Fisheries Sector
Pre-draft CRZ Notification 2010 rejected by fishermen >>More (New)	The challenges faced by the fishing community on the present crisis initiated by climate change >>More (New)

Fishermen seek breakwater along Eravipuram coast	NFF submits proposals to Jairam Ramesh
T. Peter has urged the government to initiate steps to construct breakwater>>More (New)	NFF has submitted a proposal to Union Minister of State for Environment and Forests >>More (New)

Remembering the Leader	A Climate Call from the Coast
Condole the sad demise of Shri Harekrishna , the greatest and beloved >>More	This documentary film is a call from coastal communities>>More