Report on a scoping study of dried fish production and marketing in coastal districts of Odisha

Abstract

The report presents findings from a series of FGDs conducted with WSHGs engaged in traditional dried fish production within the seven coastal districts of Odisha: Balasore, Bhadrak, Ganjam, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Puri and Khordha. A total of 58 FGDs were held with WSHG members to delineate the clusters, elucidate the prevailing fish drying methods used, ascertain production statuses, analyze marketing strategies and delve into related aspects.