Cyclone Disaster Preparedness of Prawn growers in Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

Now-a-days aquaculture has been recognized as a part of agricultural activity in many coastal districts of Andhra Pradesh. Since the arable land for crop production is on the decline, mainly due to population pressure, aquaculture has gained momentum. Since the gestation period is short, technology is easy to operate and returns are higher, most of the coastal farmers are now switching over to prawn culture. Asia alone is accounts for about 90 per cent of the world's aquaculture production, while South America and Africa contribute a meager 1.4 and 0.3 per cent, respectively. India, by virtue of its 8.5 per cent contribution to the world aquaculture production, ranks second in the world