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 . . . .

Fishworkers oppose Joint navel Exercise	'CZM norms will affect fishermen'
KSMTF has protested against over the proposed joint naval exercise between India and the U.S. in the coastal >>More (New)	The government would not approve the coastal zone management norms that go against the interests of traditional >>More (New)

State seeks changes in draft CZM provisions	Changes in draft CZM guidelines sought
The State government is of the view that loopholes in the Centre's draft CZM notification >>More (New)	The State government has sought comprehensive changes in the draft CZM norms published >>More

Plea to rehabilitate displaced fishermen	Fish-workers national campaign
The KSMF has urged the government to take immediate steps to relocate fishermen families from the vulnerable areas >>More	The Kutch-Kanyakumari-Kolkata vehicle campaign of the National Fish-workers Forum to garner support >>More