A Qualitative Study On Post-Harvest Fish Management And Its Associated Parameters, Including Its Impact On The Personal, Social And Economic Security Of Fish Traders In Three Busiest Fish Markets Of Bongaon Municipality, West Bengal, India
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Fish Management, nutritional value, post harvesting, hygiene, preservation, fish marketAbstract
A preliminary survey was conducted in the local fish markets of Bongaon to study and document the basic knowledge and awareness of fish traders about the post-harvest preservation of fish. As a large percentage of the fish traders are either illiterate or less educated and are not aware of the actual preservation techniques, proper hygiene and bacterial preservation procedures are not maintained in most of the cases. Three popular fish markets in Bongaon, namely New Market, Netaji Market, and Taw Bazar were surveyed by giving a structured questionnaire (Yes/No type) about post harvesting techniques and fish market economy to the fish sellers. It was found that though they all are confident about nutritional value and quality and post-harvest care of fish, they have a limited idea about the main cause of spoilage and the huge economic loss for negligence of the hygiene matter. Most of the responses from Netaji market and new market came similar except a few points like market`s infrastructure, healthy environment and administrative co-operation. Rather the responses from Taw bazar were slightly different about the preservation procedures. Regarding money savings, banking is the most popular choice, but some also rely upon post office and insurance. However, the study clearly revealed the status of general awareness among the fishmongers about the all over maintenance of hygiene and proper preservation procedures after harvesting of fishes.
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