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Original research A STUDY ON CULTURAL & INDIGENOUS FISHERY BUSINESS IN BATARDRAVA REGION OF NOGAON DISTRICT OF ASSAM, INDIAPages 61-66
Abhisek Sah, Sakshi Munoth,
Abstract
The fishery sector plays an important role in sphere of culture specific business of people of Assam. The fishing industry includes any industry or activity concerned with taking, culturing processing, preserving storing, transporting marketing or selling fish products. Fishes are important element of Assamese life and culture.Those play a pivotal role in the socio-economic development and employment generation in Assam. This study aims to discuss socio-economic profile of indigenous fish cultivators, the different type of livelihood associated with it and the challenges faced by them. The study was conducted in Rowmari, Katahguri, Balijan, TunukaBori, Tuktuki and Silpukhuri villages which are in Batadrava block under Nagaon district.Primary data are collected from 60 respondents through well-structured schedule.The major findings were low literacy rates, Less technical exposure and non- participation of women folks. Further challenges and suggestions are discussed.
Keywords: Fishery industry, Fish,Fishermen, Allied activities.
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Anurag Hazarika 
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