Kollam is an important maritime district of the state with a coast
line of 37.3 kms. Fishing has a prominent place in the economy of
the district. Neendakara and Sakthikulangara villages thrive in fishing.
An estimated number of 23,000 persons are engaged in fishing and allied
activities. Cheriazheekkal, Alappad, Pandarathuruthu, Puthenthura,
Neendakara, Thangasseri, Eravipuram and Paravoor are eight among the
26 important fishing villages. There are 24 inland fishing villages
also. Considering the unique location and infrastructure available,
the Government has initiated steps for establishing a fishing harbour
at Neendakara which is expected to augment fish production by 15%.
Average fish landing is estimated to be 85,275 tonnes per year. One
third of the state's fish catch is form Kollam.
There are 93 producer co-operatives, two credit cooperatives and
one marketing cooperative in the fisheries sector. There are 38 Fishermen
Development Welfare Cooperative Societies in the district. Nearly
3000 mechanised boats are operating from the fishing harbour. FFDA
and BFFDA are promoting fresh water fish culture and prawn farming
respectively. A model fishing village with 100 houses is coming up
at Eravipuram. A model prawn farm is coming up at Ayiramthengu and
a few new hatcheries are also coming up to cater to the needs of the
aqua culturists. About 60% of the production of prawn in the state
is from this district.
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