Journal of Krishi Vigyan

The socioeconomic study of trawler operators is crucial for comprehending the factors that influence their livelihoods, well-being, and the sustainability of resources. The study was conducted in Ratnagiri taluka of Maharashtra to assess the socioeconomic status of trawler operators. The exploration of socioeconomic status involved scrutinizing demographic features, assets holdings, and housing details. An interview schedule was prepared, and data were collected from 102 trawler operators selected through random sampling from December 2022 to April 2023. Data analysis was performed using Microsoft Excel and SAS software. The findings revealed that the majority of trawler operators belonged to the middle age group (57.84%) and had attained education up to primary and secondary levels (32.35%). Moreover, 93.14% of trawler operators were members of a cooperative society. The study concluded that the socioeconomic status of trawler operators was moderately good, evidenced by access to sanitation facilities, electricity supply in their homes, and ownership of immovable assets such as land, houses, boats, and essential movable assets, which collectively signify the wealth of their families.