VISION

VISION STATEMENTS FOR THE MARINE FISHERIES SECTOR IN TAMIL NADU AND PUDUCHERRY

DEVELOPED BY STAKEHOLDERS IN A PARTICIPATIVE PROCESS UNDER THE FIMSUL PROJECT

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1. Fishing community livelihoods are secure and all individuals enjoy a sustained good life, free of poverty;

2. The fishery resources in our seas are plentiful and the fishing community accesses them in an equitable manner;

3. Fishing community rights on sea and coast are recognized and protected;

4. Laws and regulations on fisheries management are framed with fishers participation. There is proper compliance and systematic enforcement;

5. Fishers have appropriate infrastructure and capacity to fix remunerative prices for fish and supply better quality fish to the consumers;

6. The sea and coast are free of pollution;

7. Fishing community is well educated and each one has the option to choose between fishing and non-fishing livelihoods and attain a high standard of living;

8. Fishing villages are hygienic with all basic amenities;

9. The fishing community is united under a good leadership and has strong organizations representing their interests;

10.The fishing profession and fishing community are recognized and respected;

11.Fisheries and non-fisheries institutions will be responsive to the needs of the fishing communities and strive to fulfil them;

12.Fishing community is well represented in Government and Governance and is able to participate in all decision making process and protect its interests;

13.Fisherwomen enjoy equal rights, are well respected and have well developed livelihoods;

14.Fishing community members have a secure life even in their old age;

15.Fishers at sea and fishing community on shore are well protected from natural and man-made disasters

These were translated from the original Tamil.