Economic Feasibility And Government Intervention On Seaweed Farming In Tamil Nadu

Abstract

This research aims to examine the role of government for promoting seaweed farming in India and with special focus on Tamil Nadu. The primary data covers 357 sample households and data were collected from the selected district of Tamil Nadu. The findings discourses the majority of the seaweed cultivators were well-informed about the welfare initiatives introduced by the Central and state Governments. Moreover, most of the respondents were availed the loan subsidies. The study suggested that policy supports, financial incentives, infrastructure development, changes in environment regulations, market development, capacity building and training for seaweed cultivators have been highly needed for promoting seaweed cultivation in India and specific in Tamil Nadu because of her rich potential in seaweed recourses.