Socio - economic conditions of Inland Fishermen: A case study in Angul District of Odisha

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to analyse the socio-economic condition of inland fisherman in Angul district of Odisha focusing on their demographic characteristics, income, occupation, education, employment, pattern and living standards. The study is based on primary data collected from 250 fishermen from two block of the district. The study highlights that most fishermen belong to economically weaker sections and depend primarily on fishing related activities for their livilihood. The study also observes challenges such as inadequate access to credit, low educational attainment, limited marketing facilities and lack of modern fishing technology. The days of fishing varying from 50 days to 250 days. Only 7 number of fishermen are giving maximum days towards fish cultivation those who are not doing any other work for their livilihood.

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