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Structure & Governance

Our Structure

Organizational Framework of KDFSF

Apex Body

KDFSF serves as the apex body for 48 primary fish marketing societies, representing 39 coastal villages in Kanyakumari District. We facilitate collective decision-making and strategic planning for the community's welfare.

Village Societies

Our village societies operate on a cooperative model, empowering sea-going fishermen by managing fish sales, savings, and loans, ensuring fair practices and financial independence.

Member Services

We offer a range of services, including marketing support, credit access, supply of fishing inputs at competitive prices, and welfare activities, ensuring holistic support for our members.

Activities at Different Levels

Level Activities
Member Societies
  • Fishermen’s control over first point of sale of fish of members (beach auctions and sale to wholesalers, agents, and export houses).
  • Savings to help members during lean season and emergencies.
  • Loans to help fishermen acquire fishing equipment and maintain independence from middlemen.
Member Services (KDFSF)
  • Supervision and monitoring of village societies.
  • Helping village society with credit access from banks and other sources.
  • Marketing support (direct assistance or liaison with markets and companies).
  • Supply of inputs like nets, fuel, etc., at lower/competitive prices based on economies of scale.
  • Welfare activities for members.
Broader Sectoral Interventions (KDFSF)
  • Formation of new societies.
  • Organizing women JLG groups.
  • Some forays into education, environmental action, etc.
Governance

Leadership and Decision-Making at KDFSF

General Body

KDFSF conducts an annual General Body meeting where key decisions are made, policies are reviewed, and strategic directions are set for the coming year.

Board Meetings

Eleven regular Board meetings are held each year, involving elected representatives who oversee the federation's operations, financial management, and project implementations.

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee, elected by the General Body, is responsible for the day-to-day management of KDFSF, ensuring that the federation's objectives are met and that members' needs are addressed efficiently.

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