At 58%, migrant workers dominate fisheries sector as natives keep away The New Indian Express dated 28th August 2025

CMFRI, Library (2025) At 58%, migrant workers dominate fisheries sector as natives keep away The New Indian Express dated 28th August 2025. The New Indian Express.

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The marine fisheries workforce of Kerala is dominated by migrant labourers, and the representation of Kerala fishermen is recording a steady decline as youngsters are sailing away from the traditional sector, says a study by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute. The new generation of traditional fishermen is not interested in pursuing a livelihood in the sector due to low income, depleting resources and uncertainty caused by climate-related issues. According to the study, around 58% of the workforce in the fisheries sector is migrant workers. About 55 to 60% of the workers in the mechanised fishing boats are migrant labourers. In the post-harvest processing sector, around 50% are migrants, while the marketing sector also has 40% workers from other states.

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