Evaluation of the Programme of Mechanisation of Fishing Boats

Abstract

The production of marine fish, mainly inshore in character, in terms of landings has increased at an average annual rate of 4.6 percent during the period 1961 to 1968. The export of marine products has also registered a significant increase over the years. From a level of Rs. 42 million in 1962-63. the export earning has jumped to Rs. 247 million in 1968-69. This has been due not merely to the increase in the quantities exported, but substantially also due to the rise in the unit value of exports.