Phek Fisheries department trains women in fish processing and value-added products to promote entrepreneurship and livelihoods
DIMAPUR — The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Phek, conducted a training programme on value-added fish products for members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under the Women Empowerment (Gender Budgeting) initiative for 2026–27 at Phek town on October 14.
According to a report from the Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR), around 20 women participated in the programme, which aimed to equip them with practical skills in fish processing and value addition to promote income-generating activities using locally available resources, minimal investment and without specialised machinery.
District Fisheries Officer (DFO), Phek, Esther Angami, along with her team, provided hands-on training in the preparation of various fish-based products, including fish pickle, fish fingers, fish balls, fish cutlets and fish soup.
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Highlighting the growing demand for ready-to-eat and easy-to-cook food products, Angami encouraged the participants to incorporate value-added fish products into their existing product lines. She noted that such initiatives could help women diversify their offerings, explore new markets and enhance their income.
The programme aimed to promote women’s empowerment, entrepreneurship and livelihood development through small-scale enterprises in the fisheries sector.
A similar training programme for SHG members was also conducted at Meluri town on October 15.