ROLE OF WOMEN IN FISHERIES SECTOR IN INDIA

The pivotal role of the women in the fisheries sector, highlight their multifaceted contribution to various stages of the industry. It delves in to the socio-economic impact of womens involvement, emphasizing their role in sustainable Practices, community development, and the challenges they face. Need for gender-inclusive polices to empower women in Fisheries and enhance the overall resilience and success of the sector. Additionally, it addresses challenges faced by women in the fisheries industry, such as limited access to recourses and gender- based decimation. By emphasizing the need for gender-inclusive Policies and empowering initiatives and sustainable future for women in the Indian fisheries sector. By employing a Qualitative and Quantitative research Approach, research examines the involvement of women across various segments of the fishery value chain, including harvesting, processing, and marketing. It investigates the socio-economic factors influencing women’s participation, the impact of their involvement on household livelihoods, and the existing policy frameworks supporting or hindering their empowerment. The findings aim to inform strategies for fostering gender-inclusive policies and initiatives to enhances the overall sustainability and resilience of the Indian fisheries sector. KEYWORDS: Empowerment, Gender equality, Livelihoods, sustainable fisheries, community development.