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A Case Study on “Women Empowerment Through Backyard Ornamental Fish Culture” in Bishnupur Block, South 24 Pargana District, West Bengal, India
Debojit Mandal
Abstract
This study explores the role of backyard ornamental fish culture as a means of women empowerment in rural communities of West Bengal, India. By examining the socio-economic impacts of small-scale aquaculture, the research highlights how engaging women in ornamental fish farming can enhance their financial independence and boost selfesteem. Ornamental fish farming offers women a unique opportunity to harness their nurturing abilities, contributing to their household's financial stability while balancing domestic duties. Some women of Bishnupur continue to earn money for their families by farming ornamental fish. Bishnupur is a place in south 24 Pargana of West Bengal, where most families are involved with ornamental fish farming. Women in almost all families cultivate the fish at home by creating an environment conducive to fish farming and if the fish are ready to be salable, their husband sells them in the market. This paper shows the fish farming skills of 10 women and how other fisherwomen living in the Bishnupur block earn money through ornamental fish farming.
Keywords
Women empowerment, ornamental fish culture, gender equality, rural development
Reference
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  • 23rd Jan, 2025
 
How to Cite the Article
Mandal D. A Case Study on “Women Empowerment Through Backyard Ornamental Fish Culture” in Bishnupur Block, South 24 Pargana District, West Bengal, India. Chron Aquat Sci. 2024; 2(4): 1-8
 
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