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‘Sustainable Aquaculture’ and ‘Rural Women’

Pratap Mukhopadhyay
Retired from ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), Bhubaneswar, India.

Urna Banerjee
Fisheries Science Department formerly of Alagappa University, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India.

Published online: 17th December, 2023

DOI:https://doi.org/10.52756/boesd.2023.e02.024

Keywords: Rural women, population, migration, aquaculture, inevitable roles.

Abstract:

According to the current population census, India ranks second with a net population of 144 crore 18 lakhs 77 thousand 249 in total. Among these, men account for 74 crores 44 lakhs 79 thousand 293 (51.6%), while females make up 69 crores 73 lakhs 97 thousand 957 (48.4%). Due to gender inequality and the substantial population difference, the participation rate has been consistently decreasing from male to female populations. This trend reflects a clear suppression of the inherent expertise of females. Migratory compulsions, influenced by various factors, have further contributed to this situation. However, extensive efforts by various fisheries extension and cooperative bodies, such as NFDB, KVKs, NGOs, etc., have yielded practical outcomes. These initiatives have successfully addressed the significant gender gap in aquaculture, utilizing natural resources optimally. The crucial role played by women in bridging this gap is of utmost importance. Failure to sustain this progress could lead to undesirable consequences and act as a barrier to achieving the top position in fish culture for our country, including our motherland Bengal, in the long run.

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Biplab Bhowmik, Lisa Basu, Priya Roy (2023). ‘Sustainable Aquaculture’ and ‘Rural Women’. © International Academic Publishing House (IAPH), Shubhadeep Roychoudhury, Tanmay Sanyal, Koushik Sen & Sudipa Mukherjee Sanyal (eds.), A Basic Overview of Environment and Sustainable Development [Volume: 2], pp. 354-367. ISBN: 978-81-962683-8-1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52756/boesd.2023.e02.024

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