Economics and Resource-use Efficiency in Exotic Carp Production in Jammu & Kashmir

The exotic carps (grass, common and silver carps) constitute a major share in the culture fishes in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. In spite of huge availability of suitable water resources for aquaculture, fish production in the state is very low. The study has identified the factors that affect production of exotic carps in the state and has analyzed the resource-use efficiency. The constraints faced by farmers in fish production have been identified and policy measures have been suggested for improvement of fish farming in the state. The culture of carp has been found a profitable enterprise with net income of Rs.0.88 lakh per hectare per annum. The study on resource-use efficiency has revealed that profitability can be improved by increasing use of carp fish seed and lime and reducing the use of human labour.