Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) in Fisheries


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Authors

  • B. Nightingale Devi CIFE (Deemed University, ICAR)
  • S.K. Mishra CIFE (Deemed University, ICAR)
  • Arpita Sharma CIFE (Deemed University, ICAR)
  • S.N.Ojha CIFE (Deemed University, ICAR)
  • N. A. Pawar CIFE (Deemed University, ICAR)

Keywords:

Indigenous Technical Knowledge, Fisheries, Manipur

Abstract

This paper examines Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) relating to fisheries. Being practiced in Manipur. The ITKs studied, include fishing methods, fish aggregating devices, fish processing and storage, fish health management, preservation of gears and nets, use of fish waste as manure etc. The 'study suggests that this indigenous knowledge could serve as an entry point to sustainable utilization and management of natural resources, through the exploration and integration of the knowledge into modern technologies. There is need for a suitable linkage mechanism and for documentation and proper utilization of ITKs

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Submitted

28-08-2025

Published

03-09-2025

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 2 (2010)

Section

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How to Cite

B. Nightingale Devi, S.K. Mishra, Arpita Sharma, S.N.Ojha, & N. A. Pawar. (2025). Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) in Fisheries. Journal of Agricultural Extension Management, 11(2). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JAEM/article/view/171067