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 . . . .

Fish Workers for Agitation	Concern over CZM Policy
NFish workers owing allegiance to the KSMTF staged a dharna in front of the Secretariat on Monday >>More (New)	KSMTF has expressed concern over the move by the Central government to issue >>More (New)

Withdraw the price hike of Outboard Engines	Candidates should specify stance: KSMTF
KSMTF has called upon the Central and State Governments to withdraw the price hike of outboard engines used >>More	Funds received for reconstructing and rebuilding the devastated lives and livelihood >>More

Kerala Tourism should stop diverting Tsunami Rehabilitation fund	Fish workers to launch State-wide agitation
Funds received for reconstructing and rebuilding the devastated lives and livelihood >>More	KSMTF is gearing up for a State-wide agitation against the government for the failure to implement >>More (New)