Training Manual on THEERANAIPUNYA A Capacity Building Training Programme Equipping the ...

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Training Manual
on
THEERANAIPUNYA

A Capacity Building Training Programme
Equipping the Fisherwomen Youth for the Future

A CMFRI - SAF Initiative
11th February 2016 – 15th April 2016

CENTRAL MARINE FISHERIES RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
Ernakulam North P.O, Post Box No. 1603
Pin. 682 018, Kerala, India
www.cmfri.org.in
Shyam S. Salim and
Reeja Fernandez (2016)
Theeranaipunya: Equipping the
Fisherwomen Youth for the
Future. Manual. Central Marine
Fisheries Research Institute,
Kochi.pp.391

Front Cover Back Cover

THEERANAIPUNYA - A Capacity Building Training Programme -
Equipping the Fisherwomen Youth for the Future

Editors:
Shyam S. Salim
Reeja Fernandez

Technical Assistance:
Anish Varghese
Irene Elizabeth Joy
Nimisha C.P.

Course Director:
Shyam S. Salim
Senior Scientist
SEETTD, CMFRI

Published By:
Dr. A. Gopalakrishnan
Director
Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Kochi – 682 018

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Foreword
“A busy, vibrant, goal oriented woman is so much more attractive
than a woman who waits around for a man to validate her
existence”, the inspiring words from Mandy Hale points out the
importance of the capacity building of the fisherwoman youth.
Marine fisher folk are members of a low and disadvantaged caste
belonging to the lowest economic strata in Indian society. The
fisherwomen, in particular, have a very low status in the social
hierarchy which leaves them worse off than their compatriots.

According to UNDP, it is said that investing in women capabilities and empowering
them to exercise their choice is not only valuable itself but also the surest way to
contribute to the economic growth and development. Given the poverty scenario,
a number of poverty eradication measures have been initiated by the
government for the welfare of the fisher community; due to lack of right skills the
poor are unable to utilize the available benefits. I am sure that the training
programme will help them to increase their capabilities and bring out the best in
them.

The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi (CMFRI) is a reputed ICAR
organization which deals with various issues pertaining to fisheries and fisher folk.
CMFRI has wide experience in conducting customized training programme to the
different stakeholder over the years in niche areas of fisheries research and
development. The Socio -Economic Evaluation and technology transfer (SEETT)
Division is essentially involved in research on socioeconomics which consists of both
Fisheries Economics and Fisheries Extension.

I am happy that the SEETT Division has taken a lead in organizing the training
programme funded by SAF with the aim of equipping the young generation of the
fisher folk especially young girls in getting trained to new avenues in fisheries and
other enterprise for a prospective career. I take this opportunity to congratulate
Dr. Shyam S. Salim, Senior Scientist and Course Director and his entire team under
the able leadership of Dr. R. Narayankumar, Head of Division, SEETTD for the
meticulous planning of the training programme and in the preparation of the
manual. I am sure that the manual will provide an insight into the different facets of
personality development and will act as a reference material for the future.

07.04.2016 A. Gopalakrishnan
Cochin Director, CMFRI
Foreword
Fisherwomen play significant role in all fisheries related activities,
besides their routine household and community oriented
responsibilities. Though they are essentially complementing the
men for the sustenance of family and fisheries sector, their roles
remain largely undermined and unacknowledged. It is worth noted
that the administrators, policymakers and researchers have failed
to accord the role of fisherwomen. Empowerment of fisherwomen
is crucial to attain the socio-economic development of fisher folk.
To achieve the comprehensive growth and gender equality in terms of opportunities,
assets, empowerment is mandatory.
Society for Assistance to Fisherwomen (SAF) was formed on 1st June 2005 as an
agency under Department of Fisheries, Government of Kerala with a view to ensure
the empowerment of fisherwomen in the state of Kerala. Over a period of 10 years,
the agency has made notable contributions in equipping the fisherwomen to attain
economic self reliance. Thousands of fisher families in the state are earning a stable
income through the alternate livelihood micro-enterprises established with the
support and mentorship of SAF.
Along with the economic empowerment, recently, SAF is paying concerted efforts to
improve the living standards and enhance the employability of fisherwomen youth.
Theeranaipunya project is initiated in all the fisher dwelling districts as a major
intervention envisioned with equipping the fisherwomen youth for the future.
In Ernakulam, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) had taken up
the responsibility of implementing the Theeranaipunya and prepared this beautiful
monograph compiling the contributions of eminent scholars. I am confident that the
document of this nature is first of this kind and will find a place in human resource
development programmes. Dr. Shyam S. Salim, Senior Scientist, CMFRI & Principal
Investigator, SAF Funded Research Project and his team deserve special appreciation
to make this initiative highly effective and fruitful.

07.04.2016 C.R. Sathiavathy
Cochin Executive Director, SAF
Preface
Development of any nation, society or community in any field
depends primarily on the indispensability and complementarily
between the men and women. There is great saying that “Wherever
you find a great man, you will find a great woman beside him”. It is
high time that we bring women to the mainstream by increasing
their capabilities and to articulate them in a way which is beneficial
to the family and the society.

Women play an active role in day to day survival of the coastal fishing communities
but unfortunately their contribution to the fisher sector remains unnoticed. Despite
the slow but emerging recognition of their silent contribution, still face stumbling
blocks in their path towards development. Even though new initiatives are planned
and implemented for the holistic development of the fisher women, many studies
pointed out that the women empowerment ratios are still lagging. Notwithstanding
with the credit of improvement in the income and employment opportunities of
young fisher women than their earlier generation, they can no longer meet the cost of
their educational other basic needs owing to the high cost of living.

They bear the double burden of work for the market and for the house hold. In this
juncture it is important for them to give additional support to bring them to the main
stream thereby they could be able to utilize the available resources and opportunities
to stretch out their capabilities to the maximum. All these efforts will lead to
equipping the young generation of the fisher folk especially young girls in getting
trained to new avenues in fisheries and other enterprise for a prospective career.

It was under the above pretext and with the social commitment to the fisherwoman
community CMFRI under the umbrella of SAF has planned to organize a capacity
building training programme Theeranaipunya- Equipping the fisherwomen youth for
the future. Thirty five young educated youth from Ernakulam district were provided
training. The training includes two phases each lasting for a month. Phase I –
Inferential training were 90 sessions of one and half duration was covered and Phase
II- Experiential learning were 25 organizations were selected meeting their
educational background to develop their entrepreneurial skills. The main theme
areas covered under the training session was profiling, understanding and improving
self, aptitude, motivation and personality development, communication and audio
visual communication, management strategies, interpersonal relationship and
fisheries enterprises and employment opportunities.

We are thankful to the Director, CMFRI who wholeheartedly facilitated the training
programme. I extend my sincere thanks to the Head of the Division
Dr. R. Narayankumar for the support extended during the training programme. The
passion and support from the faculties was noticeable. The timely support from the
colleagues in the division for the smooth functioning of the programme deserves
special mention.

07.04.2016 Shyam S. Salim
Cochin Course Director
Contents
Sl. No Topic Page No
Foreword

Foreword

Preface

Contents

List of Acronyms

A. Profiling, Understanding and Improving Self

SAF-Commitment to Fisher Woman Community
1. 1-2
Sathiavathy C.R.
Knowing Yourself - Journey to Great Discovery
2. 3-6
Shyam S. Salim and Nivedita Sridhar
Self-Appraisal and Need Assessment
3. 7-18
Shyam S. Salim and Reeja Fernandez
Scientist of International Repute-Empowerment of Women a Kerala
4. Perspective 19-20
Subha Sathedranath
Self-Discovery
5. 21-24
Binu Kaliyadan
Self Esteem
6. 25-28
Maja Jose
Emotional Quotient-The Inner Side of Leadership
7. 29-34
Shyam S. Salim and Nivedita Sridhar
Good Manners for Being Important to Self and Society
8. 35-38
Reshma V.G.
Health & Habits: Back to the Old Age-Yoga
9. 39-40
Smitha K.
Personal Hygiene
10. 41-46
Rakhy Shyam
Indigenous Knowledge for Healthy Habits and Life
11. 47-54
K.P. Shalini and Smitha Rosey Xavier
B. Aptitude, Motivation and Personality Development

Aptitude and Power of Subconscious Mind
12. 57-66
Vipin Kumar V.P.
Motivation and Effective Ways of Self-Motivation
13. 67-70
Binu Kaliyadan
Building Self: Confidence and Competence
14. 71-74
Shoji Joy Edison
Self-Image and Self Esteem for a Positive Outlook
15. 75-78
Rekha J. Nair
Values for a Successful Carrier and Life
16. 79-82
Aswathy N.
Making a Carrier Choice: From Confusion to Confidence
17. 83-86
Grinson George
Passion Quotient-The Greatest Secret to Success
18. 87-92
Shyam S. Salim and Nivedita Sridhar
Problem Solving
19. 93-96
Deepa P.N.
Time Bound Planning Towards Success
20. 97-98
Solomon K. and Smitha Rosey Xavier
Creativity: Core to Sustain Interest
21. 99-102
Shyam S. Salim and Smitha Rosey Xavier
Critical Thinking
22. 103-108
Manjusha U. and Anish Varghese
Attitude and Attainment for Personal Effectiveness
23. 109-116
Vipin Kumar V.P.
C. Communication and Audio Visual Communication

Communicative English
24. 119-122
Rahul G. Kumar
Official Language-Hindi
25. 123-128
E.K. Uma and Vandana V.
Public Speaking Skills
26. 129-132
Shyam S. Salim and Irene Elizabeth Joy
Introduction to Computers
27. 133-138
Mini K.G.
Internet and Email
28. 139-144
Mini K.G.
Introduction to MS Office
29. 145-162
Somy Kuriakose
An Introduction to Visual Communication Tools
30. 163-172
Abhilash P.R.
D. Fisheries Enterprises and Employment Opportunities

Cage Aquaculture
31. 175-178
Boby Ignatious
Financing Women
32. 179-182
Roshan G.S.
Mussel Culture
33. 183-190
P.S. Alloycious
Marine Ornamental Fish Breeding: Technology Developed Under
34. Captivity 191-200
K. Madhu and Rema Madhu
Edible Oyster Farming in India
35. 201-210
Vidya R.
Value Added Fishery Products: Possibilities for Small Scale
36. Entrepreneurs 211-220
Binsy P.K.
Backyard Chicken Farming: For Income, Health and Happiness
37. 221-230
M.A. Pradeep and S.R. Krupesha Sharma
Women Rights and Empowerment
38. 231-234
Smitha Kuriakose
Alternate Livelihood Options
39. 235-238
Mathew A.K.
E. Management Strategies

Managing Business
40. 241-244
Shyam S. Salim and Ramees Rahman M.
Micro-Enterprises for Rural Population and Their Marketing Strategies
41. 245-252
P.S. Sivaprasad
Performance Appraisal of Female Employees / Managers in Fish
42. Business 253-258
Mini Sekharan N.
Customer Needs and Customer Satisfaction
43. 259-262
Ramees Rahman M. and Safeena P.K.
Customer Relations
44. 263-266
Ajith Thomas
Personal Time Management Skills
45. 267-272
Athira N.R. and Irene Elizabeth Joy
Stress Management
46. 273-278
Ajith Thomas
Success Strategies: Attributes and Mantras
47. 279-282
Pearly Antony O.
Successful Career and Its Attributes
48. 283-286
Sandhya Sukumaran
SWOT Analysis for Assessing Entrepreneurship Readiness
49. 287-290
Shinoj P.
Time Management Resources and Priorities
50. 291-292
Mary Metilda
Conflict Management
51. 293-300
Reeja Fernandez and Anish Varghese
Group Dynamics
52. 301-304
Thankam Theresa Paul
F. Interpersonal Relationship

Empathy in Life
53. 307-310
Bindu Sanjeev
Goal Setting
54. 311-316
Rajool Shanis C.P.
How to Handle Criticism
55. 317-322
Sunil P.V. and Manjusha U.
How to Influence People
56. 323-326
Sandhya Sukumaran
How to Overcome Barriers
57. 327-330
Jenny C.M.
Instructional and Non-Instructional Responsibilities
58. 331-334
Pearly Antony O.
Stop Worrying and Start Living
59. 335-340
Remya R. and Nimisha C.P.
Inter Personal Skills
60. 341-346
Shyam S. Salim and Irene Elizabeth Joy
Work Life Balance-The Art of Prioritizing
61. 347-352
Shyam S. Salim and Safeena P.K.
Decision Making: Art of Problem Solving
62. 353-358
Dhanya G.
Selected Bibliography and Further Reading 359-362
Annexure
Annexure I - List of Participants 367-370
Annexure II - List of Faculties 371-374
Annexure III- Schedules on Assessing Exante and Expost Training
375-384
Impacts
Annexure IV - Schedules on Evaluation of Training Programme 385-391