Life Standard of the Fishermen Community of Lower Brahmaputra River: A Study in Monirchar Daspara and Baladoba Villages of Dhubri District
Author : Dr. Abu Jafor
Abstract :
Fishing is the ancient and one of the most important livelihood options of the inhabitants of the riverine people of Brahmaputra valley of Assam. It is one of the oldest economic activities of the human race and ranks next to agriculture. The present study reflects the socio economic status of fisher’s community in Monirchar Daspara and Baladoba villages located in Dhubri district in east direction near the Brahmaputra river of Assam and about 19 km distance from the Dhubri town. In this study the levels of literacy, income, and occupation were assessed and laboring was found to be the best choice of earning among the people.
Keywords :
Fishermen, Income, Occupation, Socio-economic Conditions.
