FISHERY
INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES
Kerala
is blessed with the most productive part of the Arabian
Sea. The estimated marine Fishery potential of
the state is as high as 5.17 lakh tonnes. Inland Water
Resources also contribute much to the fishery wealth
of the state.
The
Department of Fisheries, governed by the Minister for
Fisheries, is considered to be one of the most important
productive and developmental sectors of the state. It
has a great role to play in the economy of Kerala. About
3 percent of the economy is attributed to the Fisheries,
which shows its immense potential and resourcefulness.
The
Chief Executive, responsible for Fisheries in the Government
is the Secretary to the Government (Fisheries). All
the development and management programmes envisaged
by the Government in the fisheries sector are being
implemented by the State Department of Fisheries. The
Department of Fisheries is headed by the Director of
Fisheries.
GENERAL
PROFILE
|
Production |
Lakh
M.Ts |
Fish |
Prawn |
| 1998-1999 |
.
|
6.48 |
0.67 |
| 1999-2000 |
.
|
6.68 |
0.76 |
| 2000-2001 |
.
|
6.52 |
0.76 |
| 2001-2002 |
.
|
6.72 |
0.73 |
| 2002-2003 |
.
|
6.78 |
0.73 |
| Area
of Kerala |
38863
sq kms |
.
|
| Population
(Mid Year 2003-Est) |
329.89
lakhs |
.
|
| Fisherman
Population (in lakh) |
10.85 |
.
|
| Active
Fisherman Population (in lakh) |
2.22 |
.
|
| Allied
Workers (in lakh) |
1.64 |
.
|
| Primary
Fisheries Co,op. Societies |
852 |
.
|
| %
Share of Fisheries in Net State |
.
|
.
|
| Domestic
Product at current prices |
1.95 |
.
|
| Fisherman
Villages |
335 |
.
|
| Markets |
2703 |
.
|
| Dispensaries |
38 |
.
|
| Schools |
10 |
.
|
| Harbours |
13 |
.
|
| Landing
Centres |
9+64 |
.
|
| Mechanized
Boats |
4510 |
.
|
| Motorized
Canoes |
29395 |
.
|
| Traditional
Country Crafts |
21956 |
.
|
| Savings
cum Relief Scheme |
Rs.
608.57 lakhs |
.
|
| Sanitation
@ Rs. 4000 |
8000
Nos |
.
|
| Sanitation/Repair
2 Rs 20000 |
4000
Nos |
.
|
| Self
Help Group |
1055
Nos |
.
|
| Education
concession 88000 Nos |
Rs.
250 lakh |
.
|
| Plan
outlay Rs. 9245 lakh |
Exp.
Rs. 7955 lakh |
.
|
| MARINE
PROFILE |
.
|
| Exclusive
Economic Zone |
147740
sq Kms |
.
|
| Continent
Shelf (Kerala coast) |
39139
Sq.Kms |
.
|
| Coastal
Length |
590
kms |
.
|
| Catchable
Resources Potential (MTS) |
517217 |
.
|
| %
To Indian Potential |
23.41 |
.
|
| Fish
production |
(In
lakh M Ts) |
.
|
| 1998-1999 |
5.60 |
.
|
| 1999-2000 |
5.94 |
.
|
| 2000-2001 |
5.67 |
.
|
| 2001-2002 |
5.94 |
.
|
| 2002-2003 |
6.03 |
.
|
|
Export
of Marine Products |
Quantity
(in M Ts) |
Value
(Rs. in lakh) |
|
1997-1998 |
89366 |
94802 |
|
1998-1999 |
70641 |
81655 |
|
1999-2000 |
92148 |
114696 |
|
2000-2001 |
88852 |
104647 |
|
2001-2002 |
72756 |
95055 |
|
2002-2003 |
81393 |
104582 |
|
%
Share of All India |
17.42 |
15.20 |
|
INLAND
PEROFILE |
Nos |
Area
(ha) |
|
Rivers |
44 |
85000 |
|
Reservoirs |
53 |
42890 |
|
Ponds/Tanks |
47216 |
27625 |
|
Brackish
Water area |
|
65213 |
|
Backwaters |
53 |
46129 |
|
Prawn
Filtration Fields |
234 |
12873 |
|
Mangrove
Area |
.
|
1924 |
|
First
Production (in M Ts) |
.
|
.
|
|
1998-1999 |
65855 |
.
|
|
1999-2000 |
74130 |
.
|
|
2000-2001 |
85234 |
.
|
|
2001-2002 |
78039 |
.
|
|
2002-2003 |
75036 |
.
|
|
Fish
farmers Development Agencies |
|
FFDAS |
.
|
.
|
|
BFFDAS |
14
Nos |
.
|
|
Fish/Shrimp
Hatcheries |
6
Nos |
.
|
|
Seed
Production Capacity |
59472
Nos million |
.
|
|
