Economic Evaluation of Ring seine Fishery along Kerala cost

The intensive mechanisation phase dominated in Kerala fisheries iuring the seventies not only led to the increase in shrimp and fish production hut also machanized the traditional sector. The traditional sector went for rapid motorization of artisanal Heels during the eighties mainlyn overcome this marginalisation

Economics of Traditional Gill Net Fishing Using Wind Energy Along Tamil Nadu Coast

The paper highlights the economics of plank built boats and catamarans using sails operating gill nets at selected centres representing different regions of Tamil Nauu coast. Data on daily operational costs and earnings of catamarans and plank built boats operating various types of resource specific gill nets for different seasons have been collected for a period of one year

Economics of Traditional Gill Net Fishing Using Wind Energy Along Tamil Nadu Coast

The paper highlights the economics of plank built boats .Ctamarans using sails operating gill nets at selected centres representing different regions of Tamil Nadu coast. Data on daily operational costs and earnings of catamarans and plank built boats operating various types of resource specific gill nets for different seasons have been collected for a period of one year. The average initial investment of a plank built boat with sails operating different types of gill nets varies from Rs.27000 to 60000 realising annual gross returns of Rs.55000 to 66,000/-. The average capital investment of a catamaran operating gill net ranges from Rs.6,5OO/- to Rs45000- depending upon the number of gear used for different seasons realising annual earnings 01 Rs.21,OOO/- to Rs.1.15 lakhs. The key economic indicators such as initial investment, rate or return, cost 01 production, net returns etc. have been worked out which indicate that utilsation of wind energy is most suitable and economically viable for the traditional fishermen operating gill nets along Tamil Nadu coast

Indigenous Knowledge’s for Healthy Habits and Life

Health and habits are interrelated. Our older generations viewed nature and all living beings as the beads of the same manacle. From rising up early in the morning till the moment of sleep enraptures us at night we are entangled in various activities that goes hand in hand with nature. Our ancestors realized much earlier that the pros and cones of these deeds will reflect through our health

Evaluation of group discussion on developing oyster culture in Kerala

Edible oyster presents good farming potential in Kerala in view of the conducive ecology and manpower availability. As the technology transfer function is vested with the extension personnel of the Socioeconomic Evaluation and Technology Transfer Division of CMFRI, a systematic evaluation of the programme was conducted by the Division to quantify opinions and suggestions and to list out the constraints anticipated in taking up the technology which would be helpful in developing suitable TOT strategies

Awareness campaign for Fisherwomen

Women in fishing communities have decisioh-making role in community management. With the increasing commercialisation of fishing industry I women's access to post-harvest operations in fisheries has been declining: It is- estimated that only about 20 percent of women from traditional fishing households get opportunities for income generation from fishery related activities which are seasonal

Economics of trawling along Goa coast

A trawler on an average earned a gross revenue of Rs. 6,28,800 during 1991-'92. The annual cost of trawl operation is calculated at Rs. 6,03,705. Thus, an amount of Rs. 25,095 is found to be the net profit of a trawl unit. The income over operating expenses comes to Rs. 1.82 lakh. By investing one rupee on fuel, an amount of Rs. 2.52 is earned by a trawler. It requires 6 years to recover initial investment in a trawl unit with the average production of 43,520 kg of fish per annum with a price of Rs. 14.45 per kg. The rate of return to capital is calculated at 20% which is higher by 5% than the rate of interest on which capital was made available for acquiring the trawlers

കാലാവസ്ഥ വ്യതിയാനവും നയങ്ങളും (Climate Change and Policy-ClimEd Series:4C)

ClimEd Series IV- This instructional material “Climate Change and Policy” has been developed as a part of the Belmont funded project titled “Global Understanding and Learning for Local solutions: Reducing Vulnerability of marine dependent coastal communities” as a means to create awareness and impart climate change knowledge across the target populace

Action research for rural empowerment in Chellanam fishing village

The empowerment approach aims at equipping the rural people with ways and means of improving their living conditions. Extension education was found to be useful in producing the desired change in the target grou

Note on the extension of prawn culture technology to women in a coastal village

Prawn farming is a potential area of income generation for women in fishing villages. Observations indicate that women in small scale prawn farming households do have involvement in the traditional system. They also play an important role in the management of other activities such as livestock rearing and vegetable cultivation in their farms. Given more information and training they can be usefully involved in the adoption of the technology and also management of the farms