Conclave on women in India’s blue economy held in Kochi - The HinduUpdated - September 18, 2026 07:08 pm IST - KOCHIA two-day national fisherwomen’s conclave on ‘Empowering Women in India’s Blue Economy: Recognition, Inclusion and Partnering’ began at the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) here on Friday (September 18, 2026).B. Meenakumari, former Deputy Director General (Fisheries Science), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, was the chief guest.Around 60 women from Kerala, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh attended the conclave.Published - September 18, 2026 07:04 pm 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 }