Abstract :
Socio-economic conditions of fishermen in Udgir dist. Latur were studied. A questionnaire including socio-economic characteristics such as name, age, family size, educational status, personal details, family background, literacy, monthly income etc. was prepared. Total 69 fishermen were interviewed individually at their home as well as at fishing sites with different locations. The study indicated that the conditions of fishermen are observed poor in terms of earnings and the basic amenities of life. Even, they do not have their own house or land. The important observation found was low income and poor standard of living. Most of the fishermen were lacking basic facilities like drinking water, electricity and others. Some progressive measures like provision of land on lease basis exclusively for fishermen community may be given on long term basis. Financial assistance at subsidized rate would be given for the construction of fish ponds. In addition to this, need based training, policies of savings and health insurance etc. are some of the means that can improve the conditions of fishermen to the some extent.
Keyword :
Fishermen, survey, socio-economic condition