The Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS) will set up a Centre for Advanced Training in Entrepreneurship Development in collaboration with the Kitco Ltd. The centre will be launched in the last week of April. It will give special emphasis on fisheries, ocean resources, agri-business and rural industries. The varsity will provide technologies and infrastructure facilities to Kitco Ltd. The centre will support students to involve actively in the process of enhancing aquaculture production and to become entrepreneurs. Vice Chancellor Prof. B. Madhusoodana Kurup said the objective of the centre was to develop the entrepreneurship skills of the students and other stakeholders in fisheries and allied sectors by providing direct and virtual incubation, protection and management of intellectual assets.
– Special Correspondent