Perceived constraints of fish farmers in adoption of scientific fish farming in Manipur

The present study was undertaken to identify the constraints faced by the fish farmers in adopting scientific fish farming in the state of Manipur. The study was conducted at four (04) valley district of Manipur namely, Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur and Thoubal district which comprised of major fish farm of the state. The main constraints identified were lack of knowledge about scientific fish culture, lack of awareness and training programme, technology not suitable with existing environment and difficult to identify quality fish seed. The other constraints identified were non-availability of seeds in time, shortage of labour, inadequate financial institution and poor transportation facilities with a quotient value of 81.50, 73.4, 63.90 and 60.50, respectively. Moreover, economic constraints observed were non availability of credit, lack of financial support, insufficient marketing facilities, high cost of inputs, high wages & labour cost and inappropriate use of available resources with a quotient value of 97.80, 91.40, 79.60, 78.40, 55.10 and 54.60, respectively.