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Title Economic feasibility analysis of fisherwomen based microenterprises
 
Names Hassan, F.
Prathap, S.K.
Jeeva, J.C.
Mathew, S.
Babu, M.R.
Date Issued 2013 (iso8601)
Abstract Women in fishing communities are major players in the post-harvest sector and are traditionally involved in processing and
marketing of fish. The issue of women’s limited control over resources has been discussed widely and there is need to
develop micro-level interventions together with macro-level advocacy as a strategy to strengthen women’s role in
post-harvest activities and in preparing and marketing of value-added fish products. In marine fisheries, while high value
species are mostly processed for export, most of the medium and low value species, which form bulk of the landings, are
marketed fresh or processed for the domestic market. Women perform their tasks either at home or as labourers in commercial
processing units. However, they fail to realise the benefits to support themselves as well as family. Location-specific and
need-based training programmes for fisherwomen can enhance their technical know-how and awareness enabling them to
start gainful employment ventures. The economic feasibility of fish based value added items by self help group (SHG) group
micro-enterprises is discussed in this paper.
Genre Article
Topic empowerment
Identifier Indian Journal of Fisheries 2013: 60(1), 125-130