Manas, H M and Maharshi, V Ashok and Divipala, Indira and Edward, Loveson and Kizhakudan, Joe K (2024) Women entrepreneurs of Iduvanipalem’s fishing village of Andhra Pradesh. Marine Fisheries Information Service, Technical and Extension Series (260). p. 30. ISSN 0254-380X
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Abstract
Fishing village of Iduvanipalem under Kaviti Mandal of Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh is witnessing a silent women empowerment process. In this coastal village, around 40 women self-help groups (SHGs) are transforming their lives and community through the age-old trade of fish drying. The residence of about 3,000 fishers, and approximately 16 inboard boats, 65 outboard engine boats, and 90 nonmotorized fishing vessels available, the men catch the fish while the women have organized themselves into self-help groups, each comprising 10-15 members. These groups play a pivotal role in the procurement, processing, and selling of dried fish, creating a thriving local economy. The resulting dried fish like anchovies, sardines, and ribbon fish, find their way to nearby markets such as Berhampur and Sonepur in the neighboring state of Odisha. The peak months of October to January witness a flurry of activity, with an average daily production of around 3,000 kg of dried fish. The economic impact of these women entrepreneurs is substantial. Dried anchovies, with their high demand, fetch an average of ₹250 to ₹300 per kg. Meanwhile, a 20 kg bag of sardines commands prices ranging from ₹550 to ₹650, and ribbon fish, sold individually, brings in ₹1200 for 80 pieces. Each woman earns about ₹750 to ₹800 rupees per day after negotiating the input costs of labour, packing and transport to market. This steady income not only supports the livelihoods of the women involved but also contributes to the overall prosperity of the village.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | guitarfish |
Subjects: | Socio Economics and Extension > Fishing Villages Socio Economics and Extension > Fishing Community |
Divisions: | CMFRI-Visakhapatnam |
Depositing User: | Arun Surendran |
Date Deposited: | 05 Nov 2024 05:30 |
Last Modified: | 05 Nov 2024 05:30 |
URI: | http://eprints.cmfri.org.in/id/eprint/19025 |
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