International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics

Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Subscription Access
Open Access Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Restricted Access Subscription Access

Studies on Socio-Economic Conditions of Fishermen in Udgir in Maharashtra State


Affiliations
1 College of Fishery Science, Udgir, Latur (M.S.), India
2 Department of Fisheries Extension, Economics and Statistics, College of Fishery Science, Udgir, Latur (M.S.), India
     

   Subscribe/Renew Journal


Socio-economic conditions of fishermen in Udgir dist. Latur were studied. A questionnaire including socio-economic characteristics such as name, age, family size, educational status, personal details, family background, literacy, monthly income etc. was prepared. Total 69 fishermen were interviewed individually at their home as well as at fishing sites with different locations. The study indicated that the conditions of fishermen are observed poor in terms of earnings and the basic amenities of life. Even, they do not have their own house or land. The important observation found was low income and poor standard of living. Most of the fishermen were lacking basic facilities like drinking water, electricity and others. Some progressive measures like provision of land on lease basis exclusively for fishermen community may be given on long term basis. Financial assistance at subsidized rate would be given for the construction of fish ponds. In addition to this, need based training, policies of savings and health insurance etc. are some of the means that can improve the conditions of fishermen to the some extent.

Keywords

Fishermen, Survey, Socio-Economic Condition.
Subscription Login to verify subscription
User
Notifications
Font Size


  • Ahmed, F., Rahman, M.H., Begus, S. (2006). Role of NGO in upgrading status ofrural women; evidences from RDRS programmers in the selected area of Bangladesh. Bangladesh J.Training & Development, 39: 31-35.

  • Bhaumik, U., Mittal, I. C., Das, P. and Paria, T. (2001). Some socio-economic aspects of the fishermen of twin pronged floodplain wetlands in West Bengal, J. Indian Fish. Assoc., 32 : 119-133.

  • Bhuyan, S. and Islam, S. (2016). Present status of socioeconomic conditions of the fishing community of the Meghna river adjacent to Narsingdi district, Bangladesh. J. Fisheries Livest Prod.,4:192.doi:10.4172/2332-2608. 1000192.

  • Chakraborty, C.S., Datta, S. and Kathia, P. (2005). Fishery co-operatives in West Bengal: A socio-economic appraisal. Enviorn. & Ecol., 23(spl-1) : 50-57.

  • Datta, S.K. and Kundu, R. (2007) Socio-economic appraisal of culture based fishermen: Case study in West Bengal. J. Social Sci., 15 (3) : 255-262.

  • Devi, V.V. and Krishnaveni, M. (2012). Socio-economic appraisal of fishing community in Pulicat lagoon, south east coast of India: case study, J. Environ. Sci. Engg.,54(4):558569.

  • Joadder, A. R. (2008). Socio-economic condition of fishermen of the “Mail Beel” under Mohanpur Upazilla of Rajshahi district in Bangladesh. Res. J. Biol. Sci., 3 (10):1178-1181.

  • Hussain, M.M.N. (1994). Fish marketing in Bangladesh. Proceeding of INFOFISH/LKIM FAO Regional workshop on fish marketing in Asia, Qualalampur, Malaysia.


Abstract Views: 256

PDF Views: 0




  • Studies on Socio-Economic Conditions of Fishermen in Udgir in Maharashtra State

Abstract Views: 256  |  PDF Views: 0

Authors

A. S. Kulkarni
College of Fishery Science, Udgir, Latur (M.S.), India
S. N. Kunjir
Department of Fisheries Extension, Economics and Statistics, College of Fishery Science, Udgir, Latur (M.S.), India
A. T. Markad
College of Fishery Science, Udgir, Latur (M.S.), India

Abstract


Socio-economic conditions of fishermen in Udgir dist. Latur were studied. A questionnaire including socio-economic characteristics such as name, age, family size, educational status, personal details, family background, literacy, monthly income etc. was prepared. Total 69 fishermen were interviewed individually at their home as well as at fishing sites with different locations. The study indicated that the conditions of fishermen are observed poor in terms of earnings and the basic amenities of life. Even, they do not have their own house or land. The important observation found was low income and poor standard of living. Most of the fishermen were lacking basic facilities like drinking water, electricity and others. Some progressive measures like provision of land on lease basis exclusively for fishermen community may be given on long term basis. Financial assistance at subsidized rate would be given for the construction of fish ponds. In addition to this, need based training, policies of savings and health insurance etc. are some of the means that can improve the conditions of fishermen to the some extent.

Keywords


Fishermen, Survey, Socio-Economic Condition.

References