Question

What is the importance of fisheries as a source of diversification?

पर्याय

• 'Fisheries' are an important source of livelihood in the coastal states such as Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu. 

• The fishing community in India depends on water bodies- both inland and marine water bodies. Inland sources include rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams, while, the marine sources include seas and oceans.

• The increasing efforts by the state governments have attracted funds in this sector, boosting the production.

• All of the above 

Answer 1

All of the above

Explanation:

In coastal states like Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu, fishing is an important source of income. In India, the fishing population is reliant on water bodies, both inland and coastal. Rivers, lakes, ponds, and streams are examples of inland sources, while seas and oceans are examples of marine sources. State governments' increased efforts have attracted funding to this industry, boosting productivity. However, due to poor per capita incomes, a lack of labour mobility to other industries, illiteracy, and debts, this neighborhood remains one of the most backward in the country. Despite the fact that this industry employs a large number of people, it only contributes 1.4 percent of India's overall GDP.