A socio-economic analysis of fish farming in Gonda and Basti Districts, Uttar Pradesh

摘要

Majority of respondents (40%) invested money i.e. total expenditure between Rs. 20,001-40,000/ha/year in bothdistricts (Gonda and Basti). The maximum production of fishes (2462.18 kg/ha/year) was recorded with six species combinationin respondents ponds in both districts. The majority of respondents (49%) sold their fish produced through middleman in bothdistricts. The gross income of the respondents of both districts ranged between Rs. 50,001-60,00/ha/year for 34% of fishfarmers. Net income was between Rs. 15,001-30,000/ha/year in case of 53% of fish farmers of both districts. The cost benefitratio was higher in Gonda district (1:3.10) than Basti district (1:3.08).