CM to release book co-authored by late B. Madhusoodana Kurup - The HinduUpdated - October 29, 2026 01:22 am IST - KOCHIChief Minister V.D. Satheesan will release a book co-authored by the late B. Madhusoodana Kurup, founder Vice-Chancellor of the Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies and former Director of the School of Industrial Fisheries, Cusat, at a function in Kochi on Friday (October 29, 2026).The book, Exploring the Legacy of Fishing and Farming Below Sea Level: Vembanad-Kole Wetlands of Southern India, has been co-authored by Dr. Kurup and Dr. Sileesh Mullasseri.The School of Industrial Fisheries, Cusat, will organise the function in memory of Dr. Kurup. Fisheries Minister V.E. Abdul Gafoor will preside over the event, which will be held at BTH Hotel at 3.15 p.m.Former Fisheries Ministers K. Babu and S. Sharma will receive the first copies of the book.Published - October 29, 2026 01:21 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }