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By
: Ashutosh Mohanty, Ph.D.
Co-Principal Investigator & Researcher
Super Cyclone –99 Project
Under :N.C.A.R, E.S.I.G., U.S.A |
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Needs Assessment post math
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Impact on livelihood
The cyclones and the rough sea during certain parts of the year have so far been the major cause of loss of life and property of small-scale fishers in the Bay of Bengal region. The Tsunami has now added a new dimension to their safety and welfare issues. Natural calamities like cyclones, earthquakes, tsunamis, etc are also becoming more frequent4 in the coastal areas of the Bay of Bengal and the fishermen community faces major impacts of such
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| The consequences of natural calamities are manifold and bring considerable hardships to the small-scale fisher families. Besides loss of dwellings and fishing assets, many lives are lost. Since their socio-economic status is also low and livelihood options are limited, the calamities further push them into the fold of poverty and deprivation. While the immediate requirements of the fisher-communities (like food, water, medicines, clothing, etc.) are being provided by the Government and the various relief/aid agencies, the donors or specialized agencies
(FAO, Regional Fishery Bodies, etc.) may consider providing technical interventions, which would be useful in livelihood support and also institutional building on a long-term basis. In this regard the following short-term and long-term suggestions are proposed. |
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