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 . . . .

Remembering the Leader	A Climate Call from the Coast
Condole the sad demise of Shri Harekrishna , the greatest and beloved fishermen >>More (New)	This documentary film is a call from coastal communities>>More (New)

Fishworkers: allow deep sea fishing	Marine Act will harm fish workers:Forum
KSMTF will observe the World Fishworkers’ Day on November 21 as Deep Sea Fishing Day,>>More (New)	The Marine Fisheries Act 2009, in its present form, will be strongly opposed by Fish Workers all over the Country >>More (New)

Against ASEAN-INDIA FTA	Fish workers Plan Stir Against Pact
Major Fisheries Trade Unions organized a convention on 24th September 2009 > >More (New)	NFF and KSMTF Fthreatened to launch a nation-wide agitation against>More (New)