Adoption of oyster culture by women in Kerala
Adoption of oyster culture by women in Kerala
Date
2008
Authors
Immanuel, Sheela
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Society of Fisheries Technologists (India)Cochin
Abstract
A study was conducted with the objective of examining the socio economic impact of
the technology that was transferred to the women folk through variuos methodologies and
to empower these women both socially and economically through the adoption of these
technologies. Fisher folk in the coastal belts were identified from selected villages viz.,
Ayiramthengn (23), Dalavapuram (24) and Azheekal (23)and the technology of edible oyster
culture was demonstrated. Data were collected from the women with the help of a structured
interview schedule. Data were collected for a period of three months during the year 2002-
03. Percentage analysis was done to categorise them under different groups. The study
indicated that group farming appears to be the ideal means for the propagation of oyster
culture in this region. Serious constraint faced by these groups were identified and suitable
remedial measures suggested to overcome the constraints.
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Keywords
Socio-economic impact, transfer of technology, oyster culture, women, Kerala
Citation
Fishery Techn 45(2):237-242