A Theoretical Perspective Towards Social Inclusion of Fisher Community in Chennai Region, Tamil Nadu, India

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Author(s): H. Yasmeen Sultana (Pondicherry University, India), M. Abdul Jamal (The New College, India)and A. Sama (The New College, India)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 17
Source title: Handbook of Research on Indigenous Knowledge and Bi-Culturalism in a Global Context
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Shahul Hameed (Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, New Zealand), Siham El-Kafafi (Arrows Research Consultancy Limited, New Zealand)and Rawiri Waretini-Karena (Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi, New Zealand)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-6061-6.ch011

Keywords: Culture & Population Studies / Information Science Reference / Social Sciences & Humanities / Socio-Economic Development

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Abstract

India is the world's fourth largest fishing nation, accounting for over 4.39% of the global fisheries. The country with the long coastline of 8,118 km has an exclusive economic zone (EEZ) for the fisher folks who constitute nearly 0.6% of the total population. The fisheries sector of India is immensely contributing to the economy of the country. It contributes to the national income, exports, food and nutritional security, and in employment generation. India being a sub-continent surrounded on the three sides with waters has a greater chance for fishing and its allied activities. Fishing communities are socially, economically, and educationally disadvantaged. This chapter will highlight the effort of the state governmental initiatives to enhance social inclusion of fishermen community.

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