What is a fishery cooperative?

A fishery cooperative is where fish workers pool their resources to undertake fishing and related activities.

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Which was the first fishery cooperative in India?

The fishery cooperative movement in India began in 1913, when the first fishermen society was organized under the name of 'Karla Machimar (Fishermen) Cooperative Society' in Maharashtra.

 

What is the structure of fishery cooperatives in India?

The fisheries cooperatives in India is developed into a four tier structure operating at village, district, state and national levels.

 

What is the state of fishery cooperatives in Maharashtra?

The state of Maharashtra has wide network of primary fishermen cooperative societies which is spread in almost each district throughout the state. Every district has its own fishermen cooperative federation encompassing the primary fishermen cooperative society.

 

What is the objective of State federation?

The objective of these federations is to serve as vital link between the entire fishermen’s cooperative sector on the other. They should also provide liaison between the fisheries cooperatives and the rest of the cooperative sector in the state as well as the concerned commercial and trading organizations. These federations should, in consultation with the state Government frame, policies and give policy guidance to the structure below. They could also take up some residuary business operations and give technical guidance in matters like culturing of fish, establishment of cold store, freezing facilities, boat building and repair facilities.

 

Does Maharashtra have a State federation of fisheries cooperative?

Yes, it is called as Maharashtra State Fishermen Cooperative Federation.