Convergence in fisheries extension: bridging gaps for sustainable development
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15305070Keywords:
Capacity Building, Climate Change, Digital Extension, Fisheries Extension, Sustainable DevelopmentAbstract
The Indian economy depends heavily on fisheries because their annual GDP contribution amounts to 1.07% while providing jobs to more than 28 million people. India functions as the third-greatest fish producer worldwide because its fisheries business provides fundamental sustenance for food security and nourishment. The fishing industry experiences severe challenges because of climate change and passive market demands, and decreased available resources. The review inspects fisheries extension services to determine how well they tackle industrial shortcomings while producing sustainable outcomes. Convergence achieves its goal through joint operations between various stakeholders to boost the effectiveness of extension services. An evaluation process determines the joint effects of these approaches through which technology spreads while professionals develop new skills and gain access to markets. This review concludes by suggesting interagency cooperation efforts for better convergence together with increased education possibilities alongside blockchain and AI and IoT platform implementation. These interventions function as the base to increase fish farming capability and maintain a sustainable fisheries industry.
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