Ecricc Odisha

Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal Communities.

[Ecricc Odisha @ecriccodisha]

ECRICC #Odisha participated in the state-level #WorldEnvironmentDay celebrations at Lok Seva Bhawan, #Bhubaneswar.
Climate Champions from #Puri district showcased ecological restoration efforts & briefed Shri @GaneshRamBJP on mangrove, seagrass & saltmarsh restoration activities.

[Ecricc Odisha @ecriccodisha]

ECRICC Odisha showcased its Climate Champions Model at the National Workshop on Coastal Resilience, organised by @moefcc with @UNDP_India & @nature_org.
Shri Narendra Bhooshan, Secretary, MoEFCC, also appreciated their role in strengthening climate resilience at the grassroots.

[PURI (WL) DIVISION @dfopuriwl]

*Empowering Fisherfolks, Augmenting Livelihoods!*

Under the *Enhancing Climate Resilience of Indias Coastal Communities (ECRICC) Project* 70-litre capacity iceboxes have been distributed to 700 Fishermen Households across four coastal blocks of Puri District to help in enhancing fish preservation, maintain freshness, reduce post-harvest losses, and strengthen their bargaining power for better market prices. 🧊🐠🤝

🌿 “Keep the Catch Fresh, Make Every Catch Worth More!” 💪💰

@ecriccodisha @ForestDeptt
@PCCFWL_Odisha @pccfodisha
@CMO_Odisha @moefcc
@dm_puri @mission_shakti
@rccfbbsr @GaneshRamBJP @IPR_Odisha @theGCF @UNDP

#ECRICC #Puri #FisherfolkEmpowerment #SustainableLivelihood #Climatechangemitigation #CoastalResilience #Odisha

[Ecricc Odisha @ecriccodisha]

In #Ganjam, #Odisha, #ECRICC is helping fishing communities reduce post-harvest losses, add value to fish & strengthen livelihood security against climate challenges.

By supporting households & women entrepreneurs, we are building resilience from the ground up.@Prem_CWLWOdisha

[Fisheries & ARD Department @farddepartment]

Strengthening coastal livelihoods and advancing the Blue Economy!

Under the #ECRICC Project in Ganjam, 120 households across six coastal villages received insulated ice boxes to promote fish value addition and strengthen climate-resilient livelihoods. Two women ornamental fisheries entrepreneurs also received ₹64,964 as the first instalment of Grant-in-Aid to support their enterprises.

The programme was attended by Hon’ble MLA, Chhatrapur, Shri Krushna Chandra Nayak; Collector & District Magistrate, Ganjam, Shri Keerthi Vasan V, IAS; and other senior officials.

Promoting better fish preservation, reducing post-harvest losses and supporting sustainable coastal livelihoods for a stronger #BlueEconomy.

#Fisheries #ClimateResilience

[Ecricc Odisha @ecriccodisha]

🐠 A glimpse beneath the water! 💦
Ornamental fish are thriving in ECRICC-supported units in #Balasore, creating new livelihood opportunities for coastal #communities.

📹 - DPMU, Balasore
@blswldivision

[Divisional Forest Officer Brahmapur @dfobhmpr]

Mangroves in Bahuda Landscape near Antaraipur village, Sonapur GP. Under ECRICC

[Ecricc Odisha @ecriccodisha]

Snippets from the ECRICC #Odisha conducted a 4 day Technical Training Programme on Indian Major Carps (IMC) under the approved Annual Management Plan (AMP) activities at the ICAR-CIFA campus, #Bhubaneswar.

[Ecricc Odisha @ecriccodisha]

This World #Mangrove Day, read the inspiring story of how communities in #Baleshwar district are leading mangrove conservation under the #ECRICC project. #Odisha

@Prem_CWLWOdisha @PCCFWL_Odisha
Read the story here: https://t.co/YOna8iEbpL @XpressOdisha @Siba_TNIE @Sud_TNIE

[Ecricc Odisha @ecriccodisha]

SPD Shri @Prem_CWLWOdisha inaugurated a one-day workshop on the Adaptive Management Plan, organised by SPMU #Odisha.

The workshop facilitated discussions with districts and other stakeholders, including FNGO representatives, on planned activities & implementation strategies.

[Ecricc Odisha @ecriccodisha]

DPMU #Puri hosted Principal Secy,Dept. of Fisheries, #TamilNadu, Ms Anu George, along with @MPEDACOCHIN Regional team, District Fisheries Officer, Puri, officials from @FisheriesGoI & @OdishaFisheries.
They oversaw ECRICC interventions & interacted with SHGs & Climate Champions.

[Ecricc Odisha @ecriccodisha]

Preparing the next gen to protect our forests. 🌱

ECRICC Project celebrated #VanMahotsav at Birabhadra Nodal High School, #Puri.

Through a rally, plantation drive, essay contest & awareness meeting, students learned the value of forests, biodiversity and conservation.

[Ecricc Odisha @ecriccodisha]

Exploring climate-adaptive livelihoods! 🌱
The FAO team visited the grow-out crab culture unit in #Ganjam, along with the seaweed farming site & ornamental fisheries unit, to witness the climate-adaptive livelihood interventions being promoted under the #ECRICC project.

#Odisha

[Ecricc Odisha @ecriccodisha]

A delegation from @theGCF, @moefcc & @UNDP_India visited #ECRICC sites in #Ganjam and held talks with @Prem_CWLWOdisha, SPD, #ECRICC #Odisha.

The team also engaged with Climate Champions & beneficiaries,appreciating ECRICC's community-led efforts in climate-resilience. @dfobhmpr

[Ecricc Odisha @ecriccodisha]

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[Ecricc Odisha @ecriccodisha]

Week 8 #ClimateChampionOfTheWeek is Bharati Sethi from #Ganjam. 👏

She mobilizes mud crab farmers and promotes SRI farming in her community.

Bharati was also part of Odisha's winning delegation at #SeafoodExpoBharat2025 in #Chennai! 🦀🏆 #Odisha

[Ecricc Odisha @ecriccodisha]

ECRICC #Odisha was honoured to be invited by #Chhattisgarh State Centre for Climate Change to participate in the one-day workshop marking the #InternationalDayofForests2026.
Representing the team, Shri Dilip Ku. Mahapatra, SELA, delivered a session on our activities & coverage.

[Ecricc Odisha @ecriccodisha]

An invigorating day of learning! 🌱

We hosted a one-day workshop on #seaweed farming with Chilika Development Authority and TSA Brahma Kamal.
A productive day for our climate champions, FNGOs, and beneficiaries from #Puri and #Ganjam districts.

[Ecricc Odisha @ecriccodisha]

Week 7: Our #ClimateChampionOfTheWeek is Rashmita Parida from #Puri district!

As a Grassroots Gender Champion, she is empowering SHG women to access schemes, adopt climate-smart practices and lead with confidence.

#ClimateAction #Odisha

[Ecricc Odisha @ecriccodisha]

Strengthening coastal resilience in #Odisha!

@iitbbs conducted a specialized training workshop on '#Seagrass and #Saltmarsh Restoration Techniques and International Best Practices' to build capacity on ecosystem restoration for the ECRICC Odisha Task Force. #Bhubaneswar

[Ecricc Odisha @ecriccodisha]

Rehana Khatun’s journey reflects how determination & opportunity can reshape lives. Living with a spinal cord condition that once limited her mobility & prospects, she is now a community #climate champion under the ECRICC project. #Odisha
@Prem_CWLWOdisha
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