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Evaluation of the post-tsunami scenario with reference to fishing technology and socio-economic conditions among the motorized craft operators in Tamil Nadu

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Title Evaluation of the post-tsunami scenario with reference to fishing technology and socio-economic conditions among the motorized craft operators in Tamil Nadu
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Creator Jeeva, J. C.
Balasubramaniam, S.
Jeyanthi, P.
Ashaletha, S.
 
Subject FRP crafts
livelihood
mitigation measures
tsunami
Socio-economic status
 
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This paper looks at the data and literature on socio-personal profile, assets, fishing craft and gear, fish catch and income, impact of tsunami, adequacy of rehabilitation efforts and the general constraints among motorized craft operators in Cuddalore and Nagapattinam districts in Tamil Nadu, India. The number of fishing days in a year was 273.81 and 274.38 in Cuddalore and Nagapattinam respectively. The average investment on craft and gears was Rs. 2.43 and Rs. 2.13 lakhs respectively. Significant changes could be observed in the value of assets, value of craft and gears, investment and indebtedness in the pre- and post-tsunami periods. Ownership pattern has also changed considerably. The other changes in the post-tsunami period were, increased hours of operation, increased number of crafts and introduction of inboard vallams and ringseine operation. Changes have also taken place from single day fishing to trips of three days and two nights, especially in Nagapattinam district. Changes in craft and gear designs were also observed, as of now, larger crafts of 29-30 ft OAL are in operation, compared to 27 ft OAL crafts which were in operation in the pre-tsunami period. More than 90% of the respondents in both the districts were satisfied with the adequacy of post-tsunami mitigation measures. Increasing operational expenditure, especially the fuel prices, inadequate fuel subsidy, labour shortage, poor quality of the FRP crafts fabricated in haste and issued after tsunami, diminishing catches and competition for limited resources were reported as significant constraints by majority of the respondents in both the study areas.
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Date 2021-07-20T08:39:30Z
2021-07-20T08:39:30Z
2011-07
 
Type Research Paper
 
Identifier Charles Jeeva, J., Balasubramaniam, S., Jeyanthi, P. and Ashaletha, S.(2011) Evaluation of the post-Tsunami scenario with reference to fishing technology and socio-economic conditions among the motorized craft operators in Tamil Nadu, Indian J. Fish.,58(3):117-123.
0970-6011
http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/49098
 
Language English
 
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Publisher Indian Council of Agricultural Research