Sponsor Area

Rural Development

Question
CBSEENEC11009268

What are the major problems which are being faced by fishing community? 

Or

Why is the socio-economic status of fishermen lower?

Solution

The socio-economic status of fishermen is lower due to the problems faced by them. Major problems faced by them are as follows:

1. Rampant under-employment., 2. Low per capita earnings., 3. Absence of mobility of labour to other sectors., 4. A high rate of illiteracy., 5. Indebtedness.