Training Needs Of Fisherwomen In South Konkan Region Of Maharashtra State

Abstract

South Konkan region of Maharashtra contributes significant share in India’s blue economy. Males in fishermen families in south Konkan region of Maharashtra are mainly involved in fish catching activities whereas female counterparts are engaged in fish selling / marketing. The current research paper studies the socio-economic status and training needs of fisherwomen in south Konkan region of Maharashtra. Total 100 fisherwomen from main fishing centers viz. Sakharinate, Mirkarwada, Harne and Jaigad of Ratnagiri district are randomly selected for the present research. Garrett ranking method is used to identify most preferred training head by fisherwomen in study area. Low participation of fisherwomen in occupational and skill-based trainings is the major problem identified by the present research. The study found that, 48% of fisherwomen in study area were never received any type of training. The study found that, market opportunities, sanitization & hygiene and processing & preservation of fish are the least preferred training heads whereas establishment of self-help groups, financial awareness, Fish & crustaceans handling and waste disposal are the most preferred training heads by fisherwomen in south Konkan region of Maharashtra.