Assessing the Uncertainties of Inland Shrimp Farming in Purba Medinipur: A Comprehensive Study
Sourav Bar
Coastal Environmental Studies Research Centre, Egra SSB College, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India
https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9690-6893
Soumik Dhara
Coastal Environmental Studies Research Centre, Egra SSB College, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7957-2970
Mampi Nayak
Coastal Ecology Research Laboratory, Egra SSB College, Egra, Purba Medinipur, India https://orcid.org/0009-0002-6050-4940
Jhumpa Majhi
Coastal Environmental Studies Research Centre, Egra SSB College, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India
Nithar Ranjan Madhu
Department of Zoology, Acharya Prafulla Chandra College, New Barrackpore, West Bengal, Indiahttps://orcid.org/0000-0003-4198-5048
Sudipta Kumar Ghorai
Coastal Environmental Studies Research Centre, Egra SSB College, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3478-3632
Biplab Kumar Behera
Department of Zoology, Siliguri College, Siliguri, West Bengal, India
Published online:30 June, 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52756/lbsopf.2024.e02.018
Keywords: Shrimp culture, Water parameter, Hardness, Inland shrimp farming, Juvenile mortality
Abstract:
Inland shrimp farming is a highly profitable business and growing industry in Purba Medinipur, West Bengal, India, presenting various opportunities and challenges. The study evaluates environmental, economic, and social uncertainties impacting shrimp farming practices. Key ecological factors include water quality, disease outbreaks, and climate change, which pose significant risks to shrimp health and productivity. The usage of groundwater for inland shrimp farming is responsible for changing water parameters in different inland areas of Purba Medinipur. The hardness level in water is one of the important parameters responsible for the juvenile mortality of shrimp in inland shrimp cultures. Economic uncertainties involve market price fluctuations, high initial investment costs, and access to credit and subsidies. Social factors encompass labor availability, community acceptance, and potential conflicts over land and water use. Findings highlight the critical need for adaptive management strategies, improved disease control measures, and robust financial support systems to mitigate risks. Policy recommendations emphasize sustainable practices, enhanced infrastructure, and community engagement to ensure the long-term viability and resilience of inland shrimp farming in Purba Medinipur.
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Sourav Bar, Soumik Dhara, Mampi Nayak, Jhumpa Majhi, Nithar Ranjan Madhu, Sudipta Kumar Ghorai, Biplab Kumar Behera (2024). Assessing the Uncertainties of Inland Shrimp Farming in Purba Medinipur: A Comprehensive Study. © International Academic Publishing House (IAPH), Dr. Somnath Das, Dr. Latoya Appleton, Dr. Jayanta Kumar Das, Madhumita Das (eds.), Life as Basic Science: An Overview and Prospects for the Future Volume: 2, pp. 222-237. ISBN: 978-81-969828-6-7
Doi: https://doi.org/10.52756/ lbsopf.2024.e02.018
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