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Livelihood Status of Gher Farmers of Beel Dakatia in Khulna District, Bangladesh

Kanij Rukshana Sumi
Department of Aquaculture, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Mir Mohammad Ali
Department of Aquaculture, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Zannatul Ferdous
Department of Aquaculture, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh, Bangladesh

Shib Nath Pattader
Department of Aquaculture, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Md. Lokman Ali
Department of Aquaculture, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Md. Rajib Sharker
Department of Fisheries Biology and Genetics, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present research work was carried out to determine livelihood conditions of fish and Prawn/ Giant freshwater prawn (Macrobrachium rosenbergii ) Gher farmers at Beel Dakatia in Dumuria, Phultala and Daulatpur thana under Khulna district from April to September 2013. From the survey the community indicated that 21-40 age groups made maximum strength and majority of them were Muslims (58%). It was found that 16% of them could sign only and the percentages of school going children were high (86%). In the study area, it was found that 88% were married, 62% of people lived with unit families and highest households were 5-7 people per family. The majority of families (72%) had one person for earning and highest income of the people (44%) were 128 to 256 US dollar ($). About 62% people lived in local house and the construction materials were nipa palm and mud, 72% used electricity. The result also showed that 84% peoples main occupation was fish farming. Majority of the people (52%) used others tube well water for drinking, 56% used closed half build toilet. 52% fishermen got health service from Upazila health complex which was the most preferred place. For their recreation 76% used TV/ Radio. About 78% people used lease land for the fish and prawn farming. Thus to achieve better social structure, the government and its development partner needs to re-orient their programmer and to implement to an affirmative action for the fish and prawn Gher farmers.

Keywords: Livelihood Status, Gher Farmers, Beel Dakatia, Khulna, Bangladesh

Location: Khulna district, Bangladesh.

Start Date: 00-04-2013

End Date: 00-09-2013

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Non-commodity: Income generation, Social status

Objectives:

1. To find out the factors affecting the peoples livelihood pattern in terms of income, primary and secondary occupation, health and sanitation

2. To find out the participation of people in fish and shrimp aquaculture and other activities in economic development.

Methodology:

The study was conducted at the Khulna district in the south-west of Bangladesh. It is located in the southern area of Bangladesh and situated on the banks of the Rupsha and Bhairab River. The River port of Khulna is one of the oldest River ports in Bangladesh. It occupies an area of 4395 Sq. kms. The total population in Khulna district is 2378971. But Beel Dakatia is located in the southwestern region of the country covering gross area 11,609 hectars (Rahman, 1995). It lies between longitudes 89°20'E and 89°35'E and latitudes 22°45'N and 23°00'N under the administrative boundaries of Dumuria, Phultala and Daulatpur upazilas of Khulna district. For the study of the livelihood status of the shrimp Gher farmers, in the Beel Dakatia under the Phultala and Dumria upazila of Khulna district were selected for the present study. Data were collected from 50 fish and prawn Gher farmers randomly covering the selected study areas. Collection of data: The present study was based on field investigation where primary data were collected from farmers who were involved in Gher farming. For collecting data both individual and group interviews were also applied with different degree of effectiveness of the farmers information. The data were collected from April to September 2013. For questionnaire interview, simple random sampling method was followed for fish farmers. Data were collected through questionnaire interview. The questionnaire was designed with both closed and open form of questions. The farmers who have pond were mainly considered to collect personal information and fish farming information. Though the questionnaires were prepared in English but the farmers were asked the questions through face to face interview in Bengali during the interview. In this research, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was used to get an overview of particular issues such as existing fish production system, constraints of fish farming and farmers socioeconomic condition. A total of 5 FGD sessions was conducted where each group of FGD was included 5 to 7 farmers. FGD session was held in front of village shops, under the big trees, farmers houses and school premises. After collecting the data through questionnaire interviews and FGD, crosscheck interviews were conducted with Upazila Fisheries Officer, Assistant Fisheries Officer and fry traders at their offices or home. Data analysis: The collected data were coded, summarized and processed for analysis. Tabular technique was applied for the analysis of data by using simple statistical tools like averages and percentages. Collected data has been analyzed by Microsoft Excel.

Source of Information: International Journal of Aquatic Science Vol. 6, No. 1, 45-53, 2015; ISSN: 2008-8019

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Achievement/Findings:

Last ten years of inhuman suffering and structure has changed the total mode of the life of Beel Dakatias people who had never thought of leaving their lush green villages are now crowding and streets and industry sites of the town for work. Villagers of Beel Dakatia are very much striving. They have shown their performance after the construction of the embankment and a stair of the struggle also found. They are now lead more or less better life by encompassing multiphase activities besides involving in farming. They thought that, it makes their life peaceful. They also face opportunity and threat by living in this area. So they require a solution to these problems. Again they want to make a changed living pattern by involving themselves alternative activities and they also want to use the natural resource of Beel Dakatia. But they do not know the appropriate procedure to use. So there is a requirement of proper administrative involvement to make proper guideline for the proper use of resources by the communal people to safeguard their livelihood pattern.

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