Study on the socio-economic conditions of the fishermen in Teknaf

Ghosh, SK; Ahmmed, Mirja Kaizer; Ahmed, Sk Istiaque; Ahsan, Khabirul; Kamal, Kamal

doi:10.3329/ralf.v2i3.26172

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“…In present study, 49.5% fishermen were of the age between 20-39years, and 50.5% were of the age between 40-59 years. According to Ghosh et al(2015) in Teknaf, 88.87% fishermen were below 39 years of age which was double than the present study, and the remaining (11.13%) were more than 40 years of age which was approximately five times lower than the present study. The result indicated that the middle age groups are involved in the fishing activities.…”

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confidence: 76%

A Study on Nutritional Status among the Fishermen of Barrackpore I Block, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal

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-²,

-³

et al. 2022

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Background: Fishery is an important sector in most of the developed and developing countries of the world from the stand point of income and employment generation. Usually Indian fishermen are used to do moderate work in their profession and they need a proper nutritional support. Objectives: To find out the overall nutritional status and socio-economic condition of fishermen of Barrackpore I Block, North 24 Parganas. To find out the association, if any, between their nutritional status and some socio-economic variables and also with addiction and health hazard. Methods: An observational type of cross sectional study was conducted on 99 fishermen of Barrackpore I block, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal from April to September, 2018. Results: 4.0% of study population were underweight, 33.3% were overweight and 8.1% were found to be obese. 19.2% had increased and 3.0% had substantially increased waist circumference. 63.6% had increased waist hip ratio among the study population. 53.1% of fishermen had very high body fat percentage in the age group of 20 to 39 years whereas 56.0% of fishermen had very high body fat percentage in the age group of 40 to 59 year age group. Various clinical signs were observed like anaemia (23.2%), oedema (8.1%), dental caries (11.1%), pale tongue (19.2%) etc among fishermen also. Conclusions: Nutritional status of the population studied was not satisfactory. Low socio-economic condition was common picture in the population. Also, addiction to alcohol and tobacco had a great impact on their health status.

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confidence: 76%

A Study on Nutritional Status among the Fishermen of Barrackpore I Block, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal

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“…The results showed that majority of the fishermen was middle aged (40%) other 12 persons were young aged (24%) and old aged group were 18 persons (36%). Ghosh et al (2015) found that in 105 fishermen interviewed 59% were below 30 years, about 29% between 30 to 39 years and 11% were 40 years above. So this result is similar to the present study (Fig.…”

Section: Human Capitalmentioning

confidence: 95%

“…8). Ghosh et al (2015) in Teknaf found that 25% of the fishermen had semi constructed and 10% had no sanitary facility. So it is almost similar to the present study.…”

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confidence: 99%

Socio-economic conditions of fishermen in Kanaighat Upazila of Sylhet, Bangladesh

HUSSAIN¹,

ISLAM²,

FAGUN³

2022

Bangladesh J. Fish.

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The present study was undertaken to portray the socioeconomic conditions of fishermen in Kanaighat upazilla, Sylhet. A well-structured questionnaire was used to gather data from a total of 50 randomly chosen fishermen. About 55% of fishermen worked exclusively in the fishing activities, while 30% worked in agriculture and 15% worked as day laborers. The fishermen' highest yearly income ranged from BDT 25,000 to 40,000, while their lowest annual income ranged from BDT 5000 to 10,000. About % of fisherman had no education, 32% could only sign, % had primary education (up to 5 classes), and just 3 % had both S.S.C. and H.S.C. Almost all fishermen had sanitary facilities, with 67.5 % having kaccha and 32.5 % having semi-concrete. Approximately 100 % of the fishermen utilized tube well water, with 65 % having their own tube-well and the remainder using a neighbor's tube-well. The government did not give Vulnerable Group Feeding (VGD) cards in the study area. The main obstacles were discovered to be a lack of scientific information, illiteracy, and a lack of governmental assistance. Mohajan provides most of them with fishing equipment such as a boat, a net, and credit. Fishermen employed a variety of nets, including Ber jal (seine net), Current jal (gill net), Jhaki jal (cast net), and Thela jal (Push net). The Surma River was the primary source of fishing. They also caught fish from the Andu, Rouwa, and Atghaiya beels. Fishers in the study region had no other choices for earning a living outside fishing in the area.

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“…This indicates that the fishers were in the active age group and they can be effectively trained in scientific fisheries management practices. Previous studies on fisherfolk reported that the active fishers were in the age group of 35-50 years (Charles et al, 2009;Joshua 2009;Shyam et al, 2013Shyam et al, , 2017Bappa et al, 2014;Hossain et al, 2015;Ghosh et al, 2015;Mridula et al, 2015).…”

Section: Socio-economic Status Of Fishersmentioning

confidence: 97%

“…2). Though the livelihood status of respondent fishers were relatively better vis-a-vis the livelihood status of the fishers of other areas (Bappa et al, 2014;Ghosh et al, 2015;Mridula et al, 2015;Shyam et al, 2017), it is unsustainable considering the depleting natural resources, unsustainable fishing practices and lack of supplementary skill sets. Therefore, the fishers needed supplementary livelihood activities in terms of culture based production systems and skill capacities for employment and income generation to ensure their livelihood sustainability.…”

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confidence: 99%

Socio-Economics And Livelihood Status Of Coastal Fishers In The Puducherry Union Territoryof India - An Exploratory Study

Kumaran

Anand²,

Vijayakumar³

et al. 2021

Indian J. Fish.

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Knowledge on the socio-economics and livelihood status of fishers is important in view of stagnating capture fisheries production in recent years and to plan suitable additional livelihood interventions. A study undertaken among the coastal fishers (n=145) of Puducherry and Karaikal Districts of Puducherry Union Territory along the south-east coast of India in 2018-19, indicated that while fishing was the full time occupation for Karaikal fishers, about 56% of the coastal inland fishers of Puducherry District realised their income from non-fisheries occupations due to insufficient emolyment and income in fisheries. The fishers’ mean livelihood score was found to be 70% which indicated that they need supplementary activities for employment and income generation. Therefore, Department of Fisheries (DoF) may plan a two-pronged strategy comprising natural resource restoration measures such as re-stocking and stock enhancement involving habitat protection. Similarly the DoF may inititate capacity enhancement programme on culture based fisheries like cage and pen farming in the open waters with the technical support of research institutions and homestead based additional income generating activities with the support of non-governmental organisations to enhance the livelihood security of fishers. It is right time that the DoF may propose plans for both resource conservation and culture fisheries based livelihood security programmes under the newly launched Prime Minister’s Fisheries Development Scheme (Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana-PMMSY) of Govt. of India to ensure the livelihood security of fishers.

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Study on the socio-economic conditions of the fishermen in Teknaf

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A Study on Nutritional Status among the Fishermen of Barrackpore I Block, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal

A Study on Nutritional Status among the Fishermen of Barrackpore I Block, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal

Socio-economic conditions of fishermen in Kanaighat Upazila of Sylhet, Bangladesh

Socio-Economics And Livelihood Status Of Coastal Fishers In The Puducherry Union Territoryof India - An Exploratory Study

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