गडचिरोली जिल्ह्यातील मच्छिमारांच्या सामाजिक व आर्थिक स्थितीचे अध्ययन

Amit Ramchandra Kunghadkar; Uttamchand Tukaram Kamble

doi:10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i7.2024.4961

Authors

Amit Ramchandra Kunghadkar Researcher's, Post Graduate Academic (Department of Commerce), University of Gondwana, Gadchiroli
Uttamchand Tukaram Kamble Guide, Post Graduate Academic (Department of Commerce), University of Gondwana, Gadchiroli

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i7.2024.4961

Keywords:

Fishermen, Social Status, Economic Status, Gadchiroli District, Rural Economy, Government Schemes, Livelihood

Abstract [English]

This study explores the social and economic status of fishermen in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, focusing on their livelihoods, living standards and essential resources. Despite the important role of fishing in the local economy, especially in rural and tribal areas, the socio-economic challenges faced by these communities are often overlooked. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research examines income levels, education, health, housing and the impact of government schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) on improving their quality of life. The findings showed that while fishing is the primary source of livelihood, the community faces many challenges, including low income, limited access to education and health services, inadequate infrastructure and social neglect. Despite the implementation of welfare schemes, constraints like limited awareness and poor infrastructure hamper their effectiveness. The study concludes with recommendations for targeted policy interventions to enhance social and economic welfare of fishermen in Gadchiroli district with development of infrastructure facilities, skill acquisition programs and better healthcare and educational facilities. This research underlines the need for inclusive and effective policies for the development of fishing communities in rural India.

Abstract [Hindi]

हा अध्ययन महाराष्ट्रातील गडचिरोली जिल्ह्यातील मच्छिमारांच्या सामाजिक आणि आर्थिक स्थितीचे शोध घेतो, त्यांची उपजीविका, राहणीमान आणि अत्यावश्यक संसाधनांवर लक्ष केंद्रित करतो. स्थानिक अर्थव्यवस्थेत, विशेषतः ग्रामीण आणि आदिवासी भागात मासेमारीची महत्त्वपूर्ण भूमिका असूनही, या समुदायासमोरील सामाजिक-आर्थिक आव्हानांकडे अनेकदा दुर्लक्ष केले जाते. मिश्र-पद्धतींचा दृष्टिकोन वापरून, संशोधन उत्पन्न पातळी, शिक्षण, आरोग्य, गृहनिर्माण आणि प्रधानमंत्री मत्स्य संपदा योजना (PMMSY) सारख्या सरकारी योजनांचा त्यांच्या जीवनाचा दर्जा सुधारण्यावर होणारा परिणाम तपासतो. निष्कर्षांवरून असे दिसून आले आहे की मासेमारी हा प्राथमिक उपजीविकेचा स्त्रोत असताना, समाजाला अनेक आव्हानांचा सामना करावा लागतो, ज्यात कमी उत्पन्न, शिक्षण आणि आरोग्यसेवेसाठी कमी प्रवेश, अपुरी पायाभूत सुविधा आणि सामाजिक उपेक्षितपणा यांचा समावेश आहे. कल्याणकारी योजनांची अंमलबजावणी असूनही, मर्यादित जागरुकता आणि खराब पायाभूत सुविधांसारखे अडथळे त्यांच्या परिणामकारकतेत अडथळा आणतात. पायाभूत सुविधांचा विकास, कौशल्य संवर्धन कार्यक्रम आणि उत्तम आरोग्यसेवा व शैक्षणिक सुविधांसह गडचिरोली जिल्ह्यातील मच्छिमारांचे सामाजिक आणि आर्थिक कल्याण वाढवण्यासाठी लक्ष्यित धोरणात्मक हस्तक्षेपासाठी शिफारसी देऊन अध्ययनाचा निष्कर्ष काढला जातो. ग्रामीण भारतातील मासेमारी समुदायाच्या उन्नतीसाठी सर्वसमावेशक आणि प्रभावी धोरणांची गरज हे संशोधन अधोरेखित करते.

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