Empowering Fisherwomen

Abstract

In this paper the authors trace the reasons for the marginalisatlon of fisherwomen in India in spite of their important role in post-harvest operations and in net making. Unfortunately most development programmes have been of little benefit, For their emancipation, the authors point out that fisherwomen first' need to be empowered with a positive self image and decision making capabilities. This paper sketches a profile offisherwomen of the country and deals with the concepl of empowerment.