Question

Give an account of fishing along the west coast of India with reference to developments in the industry.

Answer 1

Developments in the Industry:

• Fishing Harbours
  • 6 major and 33 minor fishing harbours were constructed.
  • 130 fish landing centres developed.
• Motorisation and Modernisation
  • Government subsidies are given to motorise traditional boats.
  • Support for deeper water fishing.
• Fish Processing Industry
  • Kerala has 85% of India’s fish processing capacity.
  • Supports exports and value-added production.
• Brackish Water Fish Farming
  • Over 11,700 sq km of coastal area is used for prawn and fish farming.
  • 38 Brackish Water Fish Farmers' Development Agencies (BFDA) were set up.