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Charles Jeeva, J.
- Sustainable Livelihood Options for Women in the Coastal Ecosystem:A Participatory Assessment
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1 ICAR-Central Institute for Women in Agriculture, Bhubaneswar 751 003, IN
1 ICAR-Central Institute for Women in Agriculture, Bhubaneswar 751 003, IN
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Current Science, Vol 113, No 11 (2017), Pagination: 2183-2186Abstract
The present study aimed at identifying the need-based and sustainable livelihood options suitable for members of the coastal women self-help groups (SHGs). The study was conducted on a sample of 240 women representing 24 SHGs in Kerala, India. Out of the 30 potential and sustainable livelihood options assessed through participatory tools, aqua tourism (index: 83.33) was found to be the most potential option for women in the coastal ecosystem, especially as a group activity for the women SHGs. Fish drying units (80.42), preparation of value-added fish products (77.08), catering units (77.08), fish/prawn feed manufacture (69.17), fish/prawn seed collection (64.17) and collection of bivalves such as oyster, clam, etc. (61.67) were also found to have high potential as sustainable livelihood options. Lack of access to institutional finance was reported as a major constraint, which traps women microentrepreneurs in the clutches of private moneylenders. Policy development to support women in the coastal ecosystem requires appropriate institutional arrangements and effective organizations and structures, which extend assistance in the areas of training, credit, technology and marketing through SHGs.Keywords
Coastal Ecosystem, Participatory Methods, Self-Help Groups, Sustainable Livelihoods, Women Empowerment.Full Text
References
- Krishna, S., Empowerment of fisherwomen. In Current Scenario and Future Needs of Indian Fisheries, Decennial Publication of Forum of Fisheries Professionals, Visakhapatnam, 2004, p. 61.
- Femeena, H., Jeeva, J. C., Sangeetha, K. P., Saleena, M. and Remya, M. B., Attitudinal model constructs towards alternate livelihood avocations among women in fisheries enterprises – a case study in Ernakulam district, Kerala. Indian J. Fish., 2014, 61(3), 135–138.
- Abha, S., Sahoo, P. K., Krishna, S., Anil, K., Tanuja, S., Jeeva, J. C. and Rajashree, N., Gender roles and livelihood analysis of women in dry fish processing: a study in coastal Odisha. Fish. Technol., 2014, 51, 267–273.
- Ashok, A., Snehalatha, N., Premkumar and Carter, J., Participatory monitoring and evaluation: field experiences. NGO programme – Karnataka–Tamil Nadu, Series I, Intercooperation Delegation, Hyderabad, 2005, pp. 33–38.
- Sheela, I., Adoption of oyster culture by women in Kerala. Fish. Technol., 2008, 45, 237–242.
- Shanthi, B. et al., Crab fattening: a livelihood option for the coastal women Self Help Groups. Fish. Technol., 2010, 47, 185–188.
- Geethalakshmi, V., Jeeva, J. C., Balasubramaniam, S., Parvathy, R. and Nasser, M., Information and training needs of coastal fisherfolk of Ernakulam district in Kerala. J. Global Commun., 2012, 5(1), 9–15.
- Vijaya, K., Socio-economic empowerment of fisherwomen in southern states of India. Fish. Technol., 2013, 50, 258–264.
- Engendering Finger Millet-Based Value Chains for Livelihood and Nutritional Security of Women in Agriculture
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1 ICAR-Central Institute for Women in Agriculture, Bhubaneswar 751 003, IN
2 ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, Almora 263 601, IN
1 ICAR-Central Institute for Women in Agriculture, Bhubaneswar 751 003, IN
2 ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, Almora 263 601, IN
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Current Science, Vol 116, No 11 (2019), Pagination: 1893-1896Abstract
Gender analysis along the agricultural value chain enhances our understanding about the roles performed by men and women in the value chain and in forward and backward linkages, their access to productive resources, opportunities available for valueaddition and benefit sharing, both as individuals and group enterprises. The gender roles in finger milletbased value chains and the constraints faced by women in existing finger millet value chains in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Odisha have been documented in this study. Along the value chains, women were found only as farmers, petty traders or labourers in processing units. However, the entry points for women in finger millet value chain have been identified. The role of women in the value chain could be strengthened by mobilizing them into clusters, establishing milletprocessing units, and forming forward and backward linkages.Keywords
Gender, Finger Millet, Value Chain, Livelihood, Nutritional Security.Full Text
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- Barrientos, S., Gender, flexibility and global value chains. IDS Bull., 2001, 32, 3–93.
- Tallontire, A., Dolan, C., Smith, S. and Barrientos, S., Reaching the marginalized? Gender value chains and ethical trade in African horticulture. Develop. Pract., 2005, 15, 559–571.
- Nag, V., Shah, P. and Nag, P. K., Risk factors and musculoskeletal disorders among women workers performing fish processing. Am. J. Ind. Med., 2012, 55, 833–843.
- Orhungur, M. M., Agbe, N. N. and Egbe-Okpenge, E. G., Gender roles and biases in education in Nigeria. Benue State Univ. J. Educ., 2003, 4(1), 33–41.
- Laven, A., Eerdewijk, A. V., Sanders, A., Wees, C. V. and Snelder, S., Gender in value chains: emerging lessons and questions. A Working Paper KIT, CIDIN, HIVOS, Agri-Pro Focus and ICCO, 2009, pp. 1–13.