Migrant labourers play a crucial role in Kerala's marine fisheries sector, making up 58% of the workforce.
Migrant labourers dominate Kerala’s marine fisheries sector, accounting for 58% of the fishing workforce, according to a study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
The study, conducted across harvest, post-harvest and market segments, indicates that migrant workers have emerged as the backbone of the marine sector in the State, a CMFRI release said.
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