Study: Migrant labourers dominate Kerala’s marine fisheries sector

India fisheries

Fishing also found to be unappealing among young workers

Migrant labourers dominate Kerala’s marine fisheries sector, accounting for 58% of the fishing workforce, a new study by ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has found. The study, conducted across harvest, post-harvest and market segments, indicates that migrant workers have emerged as the backbone of the marine sector in the state.  

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