An Analysis of the Contribution of Fisheries to the Economic Development of Kerala

Geethalakshmi V.; Nikita Gopal; Radhakrishnan Nair V.; Unnithan G.R.

doi:10.56093/ft.v44i2.16621

An Analysis of the Contribution of Fisheries to the Economic Development of Kerala

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Authors

Geethalakshmi V. Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin
Nikita Gopal Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin
Radhakrishnan Nair V. Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin
Unnithan G.R. Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin

https://doi.org/10.56093/ft.v44i2.16621

Keywords:

GSDP, per capita income, foreign exchange, unit value, food security

Abstract

Fisheries has been a traditional enterprise in Kerala with a contribution of 1.95% to the NSDP during 2003-04. The state has built an impressive infrastructure both in fish and fish processing sector The sector provides employment to more than one million people either directly or indirectly. This article outlines the impact of fisheries on the development of economy of the state and suggests measures to achieve the targets to ensure a viable fisheries sector.

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Submitted

2012-04-09

Published

2025-06-10

Issue

Vol. 44 No. 2 (2007)

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V., G., Gopal, N., V., R. N., & G.R., U. (2025). An Analysis of the Contribution of Fisheries to the Economic Development of Kerala. Fishery Technology, 44(2). https://doi.org/10.56093/ft.v44i2.16621