Socioeconomic Frame Work of Fish Farmers in Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Livelihood generation through fish culture is an age old practice and especially so in places where fish forms an integral part of both social and cultural life. In sequence to socioeconomic framework of the fish farmer society forms a target for policy formulation to enlarge this economically backward sector. Few studies have been conducted on the socioeconomic aspect of fish farming. The study was conducted in two districts such as Thiruchirappali and Karur districts of Tamil Nadu. The data was collected for this study from 103 respondents of each district randomly sampled through questionnaire survey and a structured interview schedule. The study area is with abundant freshwater resources which can generate food and income if utilized to full potential. This study attempts to the socioeconomic variables of fish farmers on fish production. Socioeconomic profiles of Tamil Nadu fish farmers are presented. The socioeconomic status of fish farmers has to be improved by bringing the new innovative concepts of fish farming to the access way of farmers.