Women empowerment through green mussel (Pema vuidis) farming : Focus on Kerala

Abstract

Mussel farming is one of the best ideas for the utilisation of natura l resources as well as human resources in a sustainable manner. It is an activity with potential to empower women by giving them a chance to earn additional income for their family, thereby making them self-reliant. Thus, Iooking at the larger picture mussel farming could bring about an improvement in the socio-economic condition of families in the coastal States of India. Additionally, it also ensures production of healthy and protein rich food for the consumers