Economics of different Marine Fishing Crafts in Tamil Nadu

The marine fisheries sector of India has grown from the subsistance level to that of an industry mainly through the introduction of mechanised crafts and the subsequent developments in the craft technologies. Though the overall landings have increased, a low catch per unit effort and the increased cost of fishing have left some units to run on loss. Thus it is imperative to study the economic performance of various fishing units to help in judicial allocation of resources and to suggest suitable policy prescriptions. Hence, the economics of major fishing units was studied in Ramanathapurarn District of Tamil Nadu

Structural change in the fishing pattern - a natural resource study in Tamil Nadu

Indian marine fishery sector has transformed from a subsistence traditional avocation to that of an industry through State support and technological innovations leading to increased fish landings. However, there is a fear that these developments have led to depletion of certain fishery resources. In this context, an attempt was made to study the structural changes in the mode and pattern of fishing in Tamil Nadu State and to ascertain whether the current level of exploitation is sustainable

Economics of fishing operations, financial feasibility and sensitivity analysis

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Exploitation of marine fishery resources and their utilization

Demand for marine fish is continuously increasing in the external and internal markets. Diversified Fishing by adopting various technological options has enhanced the ",arine fish production from 1.~r('t during 1983-8.4 to 2.3 mt during 1992-93. The expanding aquaculture industry supplemented the shrl!"p production from capture fisheries and Ileiped to enhance our export performance. Aquaculture production of shrimps recorded a three fold increase during the last decade from 14,000 tonnes during 1983-84 to .45,000 tonnes during 1992-93. The present analysis indicates that about 10% of the marine production is channeled to export markets. The utilisation of fish and fish produds1iave undergone changes over the years. The consumption of dry fish has dedined and other forms of preservation like freezing and canning have gained momentum. Thetrashfish, hitherto largely under-utilisedhasbeendiverted to fish mealplants which proved a boon to the poultry industry. Product diversification in marine exports boosted our foreign exchange earnings from $600 million during 1992-93 to$800 million during 1993-94. The quantity of shrimp and cuttle fish export, registered a growth of 16%and 8%respectivelyover the previousyear. At present, value added products account for 12%of our exports indicating scope for further development. The live fish trade of crabs and lobsters have a flourishing market in south east Asian countries. Some varieties like sea horses, sea fans and sharks have pharmaceutical utility

Sidis of Gujarat – A Historical Reminiscence

The following study documents the socio-economic profile of “Sidis” an ancient tribe inhabiting the outskirts of the Gir forest in Gujarat. The study aimed at analyzing the impact of cage culture programme on the status of livelihood of the beneficiaries of the programme. Data was collected form a sample of 135 “Sidis” using structured interview schedule. The average monthly income and skill perception was higher for the “Sidis” practicing cage culture when compared to the other two categories

Methodological Tools for Socioeconomic and Policy Analysis in Marine Fisheries

Methodological Tools for Socioeconomic and Policy Analysis in Marine Fisherie

Measurement of technical efficiency in marine fishing

Measurement of technical efficiency in marine fishin

Determinants of Fisherwomens’ Economic Status in Fisheries

India’s vast coastline provides food, stability, and income-producing opportunities for many of India’s economically disadvantaged sections of the population. Fisheries in India account for 2.5 per cent of the gross domestic product and generate powerful income and employment opportunities for many of the country’s rural poor. Women, who constitute approximately half of India’s population, play a vital role in the operation of the fisheries and their continuing growth as a component of the agriculture sector of the economy. The contributions of the fisherwomen penetrate every aspect of postharvest handling, preservation, processing, and marketing of seafood products, and provide an integral link between producers and consumers. The study was conducted on a sample of 50 fisherwomen drawn from the 2 coastal districts of Tamilnadu namely, Kancheepuram and Chennai. The findings revealed that, most of the fisherwomen had a high level of livelihood index (Score of < 50), and also had a high level of aspiration (Score <13). The step wise regression analysis revealed that the variables influencing the livelihood index of fisherwomen, in order of importance, were annual level of savings and annual level of debt. The annual level of expenditure and annual level of savings had a positive and significant influence on the level of aspiration of fisherwomen

Price behaviour, marketing channels and efficiency of marine fish marketing in Karnataka

Karnataka state contributes around 13% of marine fish landings in India. More than 80% of the catch in Karnataka are landed at Mangalore, Malpe and Karwar Fisheries Harbours. While only singleday trawlers and purse seiners operated in Karwar fisheries Harbour, multiday trawlers, purse seiners and small motorized units operated in Malpe and Mangalore harbours

Economic valuation of net social benefit of seasonal fishing ban in selected maritime states of India

Seasonal fishing ban (SFB) is followed along the Indian coast for the past 15 to 25 years for sustaining marine fishery resources. However, the effect of the SFB on fishery resources and societies has not yet been established. In this paper, an attempt has been made to evaluate the net social benefit of the SFB which will help to throw light on the impact of SFB and guide to substantiate or recommend alternate/improved management measures to sustain marine fisheries. In the present study, the economic valuation of SFB was carried out in five selected maritime states of the country. It was found that the incremental biomass ranged from 5 to 9%. The net social benefit was also positive in all the states, which ranged from `1,097 lakhs in Andhra Pradesh to `2,796 lakhs in Tamil Nadu. Based on performance of SFB in terms of net societal benefits, the states were ranked in the order, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Gujarat, Karnataka followed by Andhra Pradesh. Results of the study recommends continuation of SFB, however, it should not be considered as a stand-alone practice and should be considered only as part of a bundle of management measures for sustaining marine fisheries in India