Socio Economic Status Of The Fishermen In Tharuvaikulam At Thoothukudi District From 2020 To 2022 – A Study

Abstract

Fishing is one of humanity's first economic occupations. It is all about farming. Fish and other seafood are an appealing component of a healthy diet. Millions of individuals throughout the world have been successful in fishing and fish trade over the years. The primary goal of the study is to better understand the fishermen's socioeconomic backgrounds, as well as their incomes, expenses, and catches before and after COVID-19 in Tharuvaikulam village. The study used both primary and secondary data. The study involved 150 randomly chosen fishing households from Tharuvaikulam village. The chi-square test revealed a significant difference in the monthly data. The sample size was 15%. Percentage analysis, mean, chi-square test, and probability analysis were employed. According to the findings, the average monthly income of fishing households in Tharuvaikulam village, Tuticorin district, was Rs. 3,041.67 before to COVID 19 and Rs. 3,380.95 after COVID 19. The current study suggests that a lack of knowledge and feasible alternative livelihood programs are significant hurdles to improving their socioeconomic condition and endangers the sustainable use of fishery resources...