July 22–30, 2025 – Members of the AMMACHI Labs Ocean Farming team actively engaged in a series of coastal development activities across Tamil Nadu, driving sustainable marine livelihoods and enhancing women’s participation in the blue economy.

Soliyakudi

• 19 women trained in the tube net method of seaweed cultivation.

• Each participant prepared three tube nets.

• The first batch, deployed on July 2, demonstrated impressive results—growth from 0.5g to 1.5kg in just 18 days—indicating the method’s strong potential.

Thondi

• Conducted community mobilization meetings to strengthen local engagement.

• Women completed tube net preparation.

• Deployment is scheduled for August 4–5.

Olaikuda

• Four women independently purchased seaweed seed, showcasing increased self-reliance in marine farming.

Munekad

• Seabass seed purchased for two Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) cages, promoting diversification in aquaculture practices.

These milestones highlight AMMACHI Labs’ ongoing commitment to capacity building, sustainable aquaculture, and fostering enabling environments for women-led marine enterprises.

The Ocean Farming projects are implemented by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, in partnership with the Transworld Group, GEF Small Grants Programme Operational Phase 7, United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI