Socioeconomic conditions of traditional fishermen of Vitava village in Thane district
Maharashtra stands third in fish production in India, with an estimated annual landings of 3.32 lakhs tonnes (1986-87). About 45% of the fishermen are directly involved in fishing. Mechanisation has boosted fish production resulting in gainful employment and higher incomes to fishermen. However, traditional fishermen along Thane creek and who entirely depend on fishing for their livelihood are comparatively poor due to their dependence on subsistence fishing and reduction of fish stock due to pollution of the creek. Conservation of the resources, proper monitoring of pollution and financial assistance and guidance will help the fishermen improve their living conditions.
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| Format: | article biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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1988
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| Subjects: | Fisheries, Pollution, Sociology, artisanal fishing, coastal fisheries, marine, Vitava, Thane Maharashstra, India, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/31819 |
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