Question

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

Answer 1

The west coast includes Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala, all key fishing states.

• Gujarat: 7.6% of India’s fish; centres – Kandla, Porbandar, Dwarka; 1.5 lakh fishermen.
• Maharashtra: 5.7%; Mumbai, Ratnagiri, Alibag; 750 km long indented coast.
• Goa: Small but contributes; similar fish varieties as neighbours.
• Karnataka: 4.8%; Mangalore, Karwar; marine and inland fishing.
• Kerala: 5.3%; Kochi, Calicut, and Kollam; most intensely fished coast; 85% of India’s fish processing.