Sustaining Food Supply from Inland Fisheries

Abstract

In 2008, the total fisheries production of the region was 27,260,013 MT, of which 2,381,711 MT came from the inland capture fisheries, accounting for approximately 8.7% of the total production. Despite low reported figures, the importance of inland fisheries could not be neglected due to its contribution to food security and poverty alleviation for people, particularly the low income group.