BEEL FISHERIES RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND IMPACT ON LIVELIHOOD STATUS OF PEOPLE IN MAJULI ISLAND OF ASSAM
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Authors
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Nagesh K Barik
Northeastern Regional Centre, Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute,
Housefed Complex, Dispur, Guwahati - 781 006, Assam
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Kishor K Sharma
Northeastern Regional Centre, Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute,
Housefed Complex, Dispur, Guwahati - 781 006, Assam
Abstract
The paper deals with the fisheries resources, existing institutions and nature of livelihoods dependence in the Majuli island of Assam. The local fishers, fishers from outside and local non-fishers had different level of dependence and varied livelihood compositions. The share of the fishers in fishing was reported to be 50% with varying degree of cost sharing and entry fees. In terms of cost, the lease was most important (37.3 to 71.4 %), followed by transaction cost (14.3 to 20.3%). The expenses on enhancement measures were very low. Managers obtained profit of 1.5 times that of cost. The marketing of fish was not found to be a problem. The study suggested urgent need for up gradation of the information available for proper planning towards fisheries development in the island.
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