Empowering the Mavilan tribes of Kasaragod, Kerala: A success story in cage farming

Shilta, M T and Asokan, P K and Vinod, K and Abhijith, Ramya and Suresh Babu, P P and Madhu, K and Madhu, Rema and Chellappan, Anulekshmi and Anusree, P C (2024) Empowering the Mavilan tribes of Kasaragod, Kerala: A success story in cage farming. Marine Fisheries Information Service; Technical and Extension Series (262). pp. 25-29. ISSN 0254-380X

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Abstract

The Mavilan tribe, one of Kerala’s many indigenous tribal communities known for their unique customs and traditions, resides mainly in the hilly and forested areas of the northern Kasaragod district, contributes significantly to the region’s rich cultural heritage. Their residing areas include Manjeshwaram, Kanhangad, and parts of the Sullia region neighboring Karnataka. They mostly depend on agricultural labour and forest-based activities for their livelihood. Despite their rich cultural heritage, they are facing socio-economic challenges such as limited access to healthcare, education and land rights. Recognizing the need to preserve their heritage while improving their quality of life, a targeted initiative was undertaken to empower the Mavilan tribes through cage farming. This initiative, under the Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) program by the Calicut Regional Station of ICAR-CMFRI, introduced marine fish cage culture to the Mavilan tribal families of Kasaragod district.

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