International Journal of Research in Finance and Marketing
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 7
  • Issue: 7

A Study on Social Impact of Fish Vendor in Kasimedu Fish Market-Chennai

  • Author:
  • S. Ramya1, D. Ayubkhan Dawood2
  • Total Page Count: 10
  • Page Number: 140 to 149

1Ph. D. Research scholar, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

2M.com, M. Phil, MBA, Ph. D., Associate Professor & Dean, Research PG&Research Department of Commerce, Quaide-Milleth College for Men, Chennai, 100

Online published on 12 September, 2017.

Abstract

Fishing is one of the ancient business which is also considered as a major revenue for the country. In this background the present study was undertaken to analyze the social factors which are acting as a predominant factors among the fish vendors in Kasimedu area in Chennai. A structured questionnaire was administered to the 50 respondents selected randomly for the analysis. From the frequency analysis it is understood that the majority of the fish vendors are female, the average family income ranges from Rs.5000to 10000 and with very low educational level. The research paper concludes that the fish vendors should be given with proper educational level so as to develop their social development.

Keywords

Fish vendors, social factors, Educational level, and Family income