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Unraveling the Growth and Economic Significance of Hilsa, a Seven Year Study at Godakhali: a Major Hotspot

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The study in Godakhali, West Bengal, from 2018 to 2024 focused on the growth and economy of hilsa.Monthly catch data revealed a total harvest of 89.846 tonnes.Interaction with approximately 225 fishermen, revealed that the monthly average income during the study period ranged from `1,304 to ` 9,630.The catch percentage showed an upward trend, peaking in 2021 after a decline due to COVID-19.The findings of the study establishes that Godakhali is one of the major landing centre in the Hooghly-Bhagirathi River system.

Source: Science and Culture

DOI: 10.36094/sc.v91.2025.unraveling_the_growth_and_economic_significance.nandy.219

Authors: SAURAV KUMAR NANDY, POONAM MAJUMDER, BASANTA KUMAR DAS, HENA CHAKRABORTY, MALA KUMARI, SHREYA BHATTACHARYA, ARGHYA KUNUI, AMIYA K. SAHOO

Language: English

Topic: Fisheries and Aquaculture Studies

Subfield: General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, No poverty

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Indian Council of Agricultural Research

OpenAlex ID: W4410312039

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