Technology transfer programmes for the upliftment of fisherfolk in Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

Extension plays a substantial role in the process of innovation dissemination. The Research Centre of Central Institute of Fisheries Technology at Visakhapatnam has been involved in the conduct of several technology transfer programmes for the traditional fisherfolk along the east coast of India, especially in Andhra Pradesh. The extension methods include, conducting training programmes, demonstrations, arranging exhibitions, observing national days, issue of technical pamphlets, field visits, answering technical queries, undertaking technical constiltancies. arranging press releases, radio talks, etc. This paper deals with the technology transfer efforts undertaken by the Visakhapatnam Research Centre. for the socio-economic upliftment of marine fisherfolk, especially the programmes covered under the village adoption scheme at Pedajalaripeta in Visakhapatnam district and the operational experiences gained in terms of extent of participation of fisherfolk in the programmes, impact of technology transfer efforts, linkages developed with other research and development agencies and some of the areas of concern in the innovation dissemination process. The general profile of the fisherfolk in Andhra Pradesh, their socio-economic status, felt and unfelt needs and the technological, socio-economic and institutional constraints as expressed by the fisherfolk have also been presented in this paper.