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    Adoption of quality management practices in seafood processing sector in cochin region
    (Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 2012) Balasubramaniam, S.; Jeeva, J.C.; Ashaletha, S.
    The study was conducted in 34 fish processing units in Ernakulam and Alleppey districts of Kerala, India. Data were collected on the general profile of the seafood processing units, availability of infrastructural facilities and managerial role performance of fish processors. The results revealed that 76.47% of the units were EU approved and 23.53% were Non-EU units. The average quantity handled per day was 11.12 t while the production capacity was 21.51 t day super(-1). For the availability of infrastructural facilities in the processing units, the adequacy index was more than 90. The overall role performance index of the fish processors was found to be 74.46. The adoption of quality management practices was determined in terms of good hygienic practices (Mean: 99.51%), good manufacturing practices (Mean: 97.65%), standard sanitation operation procedures (Mean: 99.08%) and good laboratory practices (Mean: 96.33%). The significant 'F' value in the multiple regression analysis revealed the overall significance of influence of 14 independent variables when taken together in explaining the extent of adoption of good hygienic practices by the fish processing units. Of the fourteen variables, only type of approval and adequacy of infrastructural availability in the processing units positively contributed towards the extent of adoption of quality management practices. The R super(2) value indicated that the 14 variables selected together explained 67.70% of variation in the adoption level. The major constraints expressed by the processors were also listed out.
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    Analysis of socio-economic variables and impact of tsunami among the mechanized boat operators in tamilnadu
    (Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 2012) Jeeva, J.C.; Balasubramaniam, S.; Ashaletha, S.; Jeyanthi, P.
    The post-Tsunami fisheries scenario and socioeconomic conditions among the mechanized boat operators in Tamilnadu, India were studied. The data were collected from a randomly selected sample of 60 mechanized boat operators from Cuddalore and Nagapattinam districts (30 per district) in Tamilnadu, India. The average fishing days in a year was 217 and 213 for Cuddalore and Nagapattinam respectively. The average investment on fishing unit was Rs 15.50 and Rs 16.38 lakhs respectively in both the centres. Almost all the respondents in both the districts reported no change in various parameters viz., demand for fish, price of fish, change in the taste or quality of fish, urbanization/migration and changes in health, sanitation, nutritional status and outbreak of any disease after Tsunami. Increased fishing pressure, introduction of steel trawlers, ring seine operation, large mesh trawls, double-rig trawling, single-day to multi-day fishing, larger boats and usage of electronic instruments were found to be the major changes in the post-Tsunami period. Significant changes could be observed in the present value of craft and gear, investment and indebtedness in the pre and post-Tsunami periods. Majority of the respondents in both the study areas expressed satisfaction with the adequacy of mitigation measures such as supply/replacement/repair of fishing devices, technological assistance, credit facilities, health and hygiene.
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    Consumer preference and willingness to pay for value added fish products in Palakkad, Kerala
    (ICAR, 2013) Geethalakshmi, V.; Ashaletha, S.; Raj, D.; Nasser, M.
    The technological changes in production, processing and distribution dictate todays’ food market. Changing life style and rising income have set a new trend in the demand for quality food among the consumers.In view of increasing awareness about nutritious diet and health, the necessity to bring in strict quality control, value addition and consumer appeal in food products has become important. A study was conducted in Palakkad District of Kerala to evaluate the consumer preference and willingness to pay for value added fish products. Ingredients, price, cooking method and perceived quality were the attributes studied at various levels. Applying an orthogonal design, 18 hypothetical product concepts were generated and 120 selected respondents were asked to rank the product concepts according to their preference. A conjoint analysis of the data revealed that quality is the most important attribute influencing consumer behaviour. A positive willingness to pay was also observed for quality. The results show that certified quality is important to improve market opportunities for value added fish products. It was seen that the consumers in the young and earning age group were ready to pay 10-15% more for a quality ensured fish product.
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    Evaluation of the post-tsunami scenario with reference to fishing technology and socio-economic conditions among the motorized craft operators in tamilnadu
    (Indian Council of Agricultural Research, 2011) Jeeva, J.C.; Balasubramaniam, S.; Jeyanthi, P.; Ashaletha, S.
    This paper looks at the data and literature on socio-personal profile, assets, fishing craft and gear, fish catch and income, impact of tsunami, adequacy of rehabilitation efforts and the general constraints among motorized craft operators in Cuddalore and Nagapattinam districts in Tamil Nadu, India. The number of fishing days in a year was 273.81 and 274.38 in Cuddalore and Nagapattinam respectively. The average investment on craft and gears was Rs. 2.43 and Rs. 2.13 lakhs respectively. Significant changes could be observed in the value of assets, value of craft and gears, investment and indebtedness in the pre- and post-tsunami periods. Ownership pattern has also changed considerably. The other changes in the post-tsunami period were, increased hours of operation, increased number of crafts and introduction of inboard vallams and ringseine operation. Changes have also taken place from single day fishing to trips of three days and two nights, especially in Nagapattinam district. Changes in craft and gear designs were also observed, as of now, larger crafts of 29-30 ft OAL are in operation, compared to 27 ft OAL crafts which were in operation in the pre-tsunami period. More than 90% of the respondents in both the districts were satisfied with the adequacy of post-tsunami mitigation measures. Increasing operational expenditure, especially the fuel prices, inadequate fuel subsidy, labour shortage, poor quality of the FRP crafts fabricated in haste and issued after tsunami, diminishing catches and competition for limited resources were reported as significant constraints by majority of the respondents in both the study areas.
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    Extension education for conservation and sustainability of coastal resources
    (Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), 2010) Balasubramaniam, S.; Geethalakshmi, V.; Ashaletha, S.
    Marine fisheries sector forms the source of livelihood for over 7 million traditional fishermen inhabiting in over 3600 coastal fishing villages situated along the country's coastal belt of 8118 km (DAHDF, 2009). Besides, the sector provides direct and indirect employment for several million of coastal population in fishing, processing, trading and ancillary activities. As many as 14.48 million people in the country depend on fisheries sector for their livelihood. There were about 1,04,270 traditional fishing crafts, 75,591 motorised crafts and 58,911 mechanised crafts totaling 2,38,772 fishing crafts operating in Indian waters (CMFRI, 2006). In spite of the significant increase in fishing capacity and introduction of new technologies, there has been a perceptible trend of stagnation in capture fish production in recent years (GIFT, 2007: Bhathal and Pauly, 2008). The stagnation of fish production is a pointer towards the need for not only the use of conservation methods but also the implementation of coastal fishing management programs including adoption of responsible fishing techniques in order to sustain the fishery resources.
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    Gender issues in harvest and post harvest sectors of fisheries- Understanding fisheries from a gender perspective
    (Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Cochin, 2013) Ashaletha, S.
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    Impact assessment of technologies
    (Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin, 2018) Ashaletha, S.
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    Innovation decision efficiency on selected fishing technologies among the steel fishing trawler operators
    (Society of Fisheries Technologists (India), Cochin, 2011) Jeeva, J.C.; Vasanthakumar, J.; Balasubramaniam, S.; Ashaletha, S.
    The innovation decision process was conceptualized as the process in which a mechanized steel fishing boat operator passes through knowledge, persuasion, decision, implementation and confirmation stages in adopting selected fishing technologies identified for the study. The overall innovation decision efficiency index was 79%. The indices on passing through the five stages of innovation decision process viz., knowledge, persuasion, decision, implementation and confirmation were 96, 82, 72, 72 and 72 percentages respectively. The results revealed that 100% of the clientele reaching the decision stage were passing through the implementation and confirmation stages, establishing that passing from persuasion to decision stage was very crucial in the innovation decision process. The R super(2) was 0.71, indicating that seventeen socio-personal variables selected accounted for 71% of variations in the innovation decision efficiency level. Six socio-personal characteristics such as educational status, investment on fishing craft and gear, innovativeness, extension participation, communication behaviour and extent of linkage with research and extension groups acted as crucial factors in determining the efficiency of innovation decision behaviour of the steel fishing trawler operators. The constraints in the innovation decision process pertaining to the identified technologies were also presented.
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    Prospects of micro-financing in fisheries sector
    (ICAR - Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin, 2018) Ashaletha, S.
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    Socio-economic Factors Influencing Technology Adoption among Fishermen Operating Motorized Fishing Craft
    (Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin, India, 2015) Balasubramaniam, S.; Jeeva, C.J.; Ashaletha, S.
    In Kerala, there are about 1.90 lakh active marine fishermen operating about 14 151 motorized fishing craft. The investment pattern, number of fishing days, fuel utilization and technological changes in the motorized fishing sector during the recent years indicate the extent of investment on fishing units, the relationship between the extent of adoption of technologies and the corresponding annual income. This paper presents the results of a study conducted among random samples of 33 fishermen respondents in Thiruvananthapuram district and 31 fishermen respondents in Alappuzha district operating 8.4 m LOA motorized FRP craft. It is seen that monofilament gillnets for mackerel, sardine and other were mostly operated by the fishermen in the FRP craft. Single day fishing was practised and night fishing was not undertaken by these respondents. The adoption behaviour scores explained the extent of adoption of various improved practices/technologies and the variables influencing the technology adoption were determined in the multiple regression analysis. The constraints such as poor landing centre facilities, inadequate kerosene subsidy, inadequate developmental/extension schemes, ever-increasing maintenance costs, diminishing fish catches, ever-increasing fuel prices, occasional conflicts with the mechanised boat operators, ineffective insurance coverage, damages caused to the fishing gears by puffer fishes, inadequate relief measures during natural calamities, financial constraints and excessive fishing capacity were reported as factors inhibiting the adoption of sustainable fishing practices.
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    Trend and pattern of expenditure on fisheries extension in India: implicaitons for policy
    (2018) Sajesh, V.K.; Suresh, A.; Mohanty, A.K.; Sajeev, M.V.; Ashaletha, S.; Rejula, K.; Ravishankar, C.N.
    A vibrant extension system is essential to address the emerging challenges in the fisheries sector and to augment its development. Performance of such a system depends on policy support in terms of budgetary allocation. An attempt is made to analyse the pattern of expenditure on fisheries extension based on information collected from combined revenue and finance account of Comptroller and Auditor General of India (1974- 2014). Trends in expenditure (Centre plus State governments) on fisheries extension point to its steady rise except for the reversals during 1990-91 to 1994-95 and 2002-03 to 2004-05. Though the trend is impressive, it appears to be thinly spread, considering the vast coast line and increasing aquaculture. In the past decade (2005-06 to 2013-14), growth rate in extension expenditure (Centre plus State governments) in fisheries sector was found to be 4%. As a policy prescription, the study calls for increased expenditure on fisheries extension.