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The Socio-economic Condition of the Fishermen in Shikharkhan Jelepara Under Jaintiapur Upazila of Sylhet District

Niloy Kumar Chowdhury
Department of Aquatic Resource Management, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Maruf Ahmed
Department of Coastal and Marine Fisheries, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Mollika Das
Department of Aquaculture, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Sabuj Kanti Majumder
Department of Aquatic Resource Management, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Basir Ahammad
Department of Fish Health Management, Sylhet Agricultural University, Sylhet, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

This study was undertaken to update the livelihood status of fishermen in Sikharkhan Jelepara in Jaintiapur Upazila of Sylhet District from April 2017 to October 2017. The data were collected through the questionnaire, survey, group discussion and public interview. The results of the study revealed some interesting facts and showed that most of involved fishermen were in 16-30 years age group (42%) whereas majority of them were Muslim (88%) and married (79%). About 61% people lived with joint family. About 50% of fishing community was illiterate. Furthermore, it was reported that most of the fishermen received treatment from village doctors. It was found that 52% house were Katcha while 33% house were Semi-pacca and only 15% house were pacca. About 65% people used ring toilet and 6% people used pacca toilet. About 93% households had electricity connections. Most of the fishermen (64%) level of income was within 72000-108000. They usually caught fishes from haors (52%) and beels (34%). Lack of proper knowledge, lack of proper marketing facilities, illiteracy not as much of governmental support was the major constraints. In the present study, educational, organizational, and technical credit support were very crucial to develop their better socio-economic conditions.

Keywords: Livelihood, Fishermen, Socio-economic, Shikharkhan, Jaintiapur

Location: Sikharkhan Jelepara in Jaintiapur Upazila of Sylhet District

Start Date: 00-04-2017

End Date: 00-10-2017

Program Area: Socio-economic and Policy

Commodity: Livelihood, Socio-economic status

Objectives:

The aim of the study was to know the updated status and socio-economic conditions of the following fishermen community. Government and NGO’s should take necessary actions to improve the livelihood status of the community.

Methodology:

2.1 Study Site The study was carried out in a area named Purbotul in Sikarkhan village under Jaintiapur Sadar upazila in Sylhet district. The study was conducted for a period of eight months from June 2017 to January 2018. The village is situated on the bank of the river Kapna. There is a great fish biodiversity and good numbers of fishing community (fishermen) of Purbotul, Sikarkhan lives.

2.2 Preparation of Interview Schedule In order to get a complete picture of livelihood of fishermen and to fulfill the objectives of the study a draft interview schedule was prepared. The draft interview schedule was then used for pre-testing a few sample respondents. In pre-testing, attention was paid to incorporate any new information, which was not designed to asked and filled in the draft interview schedule. The interview schedule was then modified, changed and rearranged according to the experience gathered from pretest. The final schedule was developed in logical sequence so that the fishermen could answer chronologically. The schedule included various questions related to the sociodemographic condition, income of fishermen and family members, factors affecting the livelihood of the respondents and other relevant aspects of local fisheries.

2.3 Data Collection During collection of data, both primary and secondary sources were considered. Primary data were collected from fishermen. Several visits were made to the study area to collect accurate information related to the objectives. For the study a combination of interview schedule, participatory rural appraisal (PRA) tool such as focus group discussion (FGD), social mapping and cross interviews with key informants were used for fishermen. A total 60 fishermen were randomly selected from the villages surrounding the river. Both professional and subsistence fishermen living around the area of Purbotul was selected for the study. Secondary data were collected from Upazila Fisheries Officer (UFO) of Jaintapur Sadar. The samples and data were collected monthly basis throughout the study period.

2.4 Data Processing, Analysis and Presentation The collected data were summarized and processed for analysis. These data were verified to eliminate all possible errors and inconsistencies. Tabular technique was applied for the analysis of data by using simple statistical tools like averages and percentages. Finally, the processed data were transferred to a master sheet from which classified tables were prepared revealing the finding of the study. For processing and analysis purpose, SPSS 16.5, MS Excel and MS word had been used. Tables and pie-charts had been used for data presentation.

Source of Information: International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies 2018; 6(4): 137-143

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Achievement/Findings:

Fish and fisheries resources in the Purbotul of Sikarkhan village play a great role in providing animal protein in order to meet the problem of malnutrition of the local people. But the present socio-economic status of the fishermen of Purbotul at Sikarkhan village was not satisfactory. Most of them were solely depended on fishing for their livelihood. The livelihood circumstance of the people was presented in terms of religion, family sizes and composition, educational status, health and sanitation facilities, housing pattern, monthly average income, etc. The government should take initiative on the proper licensing system for the genuine fishermen, involvement of NGOs for training them to improve their socio-economic condition and incorporation of lion’s share for the fishers in the management process. CBFM is needed in the water bodies for sustainable fisheries and livelihoods in the area. Government should take necessary steps by taking some sort of management policy as well as some extra providence during the ban season of the fishing. The alternative source of income should be introduced in the poor fisher’s community so that they can gain financial support outside of fishing. The special training program should be arranged and health facilities should be increased. After all the fishing sector should be promoted in order to get better contribution from this sector to the national economy.

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