Author(s): Hetal Jain

Abstract: The purpose of this research is to analyse the social and ecological landscape of fisheries in India. The paper aims to highlight the socio-economic sensitivity of artisanal fisheries, focusing on the declining stocks and weak institutional support. The paper utilises secondary data applying both qualitative and quantitative approaches using data from the (FAO 2024) ^[4], (FAO 2022) ^[3] and (“Part 1-2 (09.01.24).Cdr,” n.d.). Government documents and international research were reviewed to survey the ecological and socio-economic impact. Additionally, the cause and effect of overfishing in India's marine and inland sectors have been analysed. An illustrative and comparative approach was undertaken to show trends in various aspects, like fisheries production and consumption in specific areas. The study discloses that while social initiatives were undertaken to expand Indian fisheries, they faced challenges due to over-exploitation and inadequate policy execution. Moreover, this paper seeks to bridge the gap between ecological sustainability and socio-economic equity by critically examining existing policies, case studies, and presenting long-term solutions for both the marine ecosystem and the fisheries community.

DOI: 10.22271/fish.2025.v13.i6c.3195

Pages: 215-227  |  352 Views  256 Downloads

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