The Role of Fisheries in Rural Livelihoods in India
Abstract
Fisheries are vital to India's rural economy because they provide millions of people with food, jobs, and income. India, one of the world's top fish-producing countries, has seen its fisheries industry evolve from traditional subsistence fishing to a contemporary, profitable business. This review examines the socioeconomic significance of fisheries, with a particular focus on their role in supporting rural livelihoods, national GDP, and nutritional security. Over 55% of the nation's fish production comes from inland and aquaculture fisheries, which have experienced impressive growth. Aquaculture promotes food security through sustainable production, while small-scale fisheries, in particular, give marginalized rural communities a means of subsistence.Because they give millions of people food, jobs, and income, fisheries are vital to India's rural economy. India, one of the world's top fish-producing countries, has seen its fisheries industry evolve from traditional subsistence fishing to a contemporary, profitable business. This review examines the socioeconomic significance of fisheries, with a particular focus on their role in supporting rural livelihoods, national GDP, and nutritional security. Over 55% of the nation's fish production comes from inland and aquaculture fisheries, which have experienced impressive growth. Aquaculture promotes food security through sustainable production, while small-scale fisheries, in particular, give marginalized rural communities a means of subsistence.
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