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Adoption of oyster culture by women in Kerala

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Title Adoption of oyster culture by women in Kerala
 
Creator Immanuel, Sheela
 
Subject Edible oyster
Fishing Community
 
Description A study was conducted with the objective of examining the socia economic impact of
the technology that was transferred to the women folk through variuos methodologies and
to empower these women both socially and economically through the adoption of these
technologies. Fisher folk in the coastal belts were identified from selected villages viz.,
Ayiralllthe/lgll (23), Dnlnvnpllral1l (24) and Azheeknl (23)and the technology of edible oyster
culture was demonstrated. Data were collected from the women with the help of a structured
interview schedule. Dahl were collected for a period of three months during the year 2002-
03. Percentage analysis was done to categorise them under different groups. The study
indicated that group farming appears to be the ideal means for the propagation of oyster
culture in this region. Serious constraint faced by these groups were identified and suitable
remedial measures suggested to overcome the constraints.
 
Date 2008
 
Type Article
PeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Language en
 
Identifier http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/7347/1/353-FISHERY_TECHNOLOGY_2008.pdf
Immanuel, Sheela (2008) Adoption of oyster culture by women in Kerala. Fishery Technology, 45 (2). pp. 237-242.