Success Stories... (Samples)
Net Fishing in Mangrove site.
I am A. Dhamodharan S/o Amavasai, 46 years old , from Sengazh aneermedu village
I have been fishing in Pulicat Lake for the past 30 years of which 15 years in mangrove areas
I am earning average daily income of Rs. 200 to 300 per day through fishing usually and Rs. 500 to 1500 at seasons (October to January) using the cast net but earlier it was Rs. 50 to 100 only.
Experiencing increase in quantity of Tiger prawns and Mud crabs catch after mangrove rehabilitating
Women Hand Picking
I am Mrs. Madha W/o. Mari, 56 years old, From Sengazhaneermedu village
I have been fishing in Pulicat Lake for the past 35 years of which 15 years in mangrove area
I am getting daily average income of Rs. 150 to 200 per day usually and Rs. 400 to 500 at seasons (October to January) through hand picking of fish, shrimp and crab but earlier it was Rs. 50 to 100. I have been fulfilling all my basic needs through this in come.
Tiger prawns and Mud crabs Quantity has been increasing year by year due to increasing mangrove habitation promoted by this organisation.
I use palm leaf bag during fishing in mangrove areas and during fishing I take care of mangroves of my areas.
Crab Farming...
Crab fattening in Pulicat provides a sustainable livelihood for coastal communities, especially women and youth. With short culture cycles and high market demand, it offers quick income and supports local entrepreneurship. The practice reduces pressure on wild crab populations and promotes mangrove conservation by integrating pens in natural habitats. Using local resources and traditional knowledge, crab fattening ensures low investment and environmental impact. It strengthens food security, boosts local economies, and complements ongoing coastal restoration and biodiversity conservation efforts.
Success Stories... (Samples)
Agroforestry Planation
Ms. Ravanamma, aged 45, from Chittoor, owns two acres of agricultural land where she established a mango plantation in 2019. With continuous care and proper management, her plantation produced a successful harvest in June 2026. She harvested approximately 14 tonnes of mangoes and earned around ₹1.5 lakh from the harvest.
Her experience demonstrates how agroforestry can provide farmers with sustainable and long-term income while improving soil health, increasing carbon storage, and strengthening climate resilience. Through MFI’s agroforestry and carbon credit projects, nearly 5,000 farming families have been covered across project areas, helping them develop productive plantations while creating additional livelihood opportunities and contributing to environmental sustainability.