Analysis Of Valanthakkadu Island
6.1 Introduction
The Valanthakkadu Island is situated on the bank of Vembanad Lake which is a massive and vibrant coastal wetland ecosystem. This ecosystem stretches over 400 Acers of land under 22 nd Division of MaraduMuncipality.This chapter analyses the socio-economic survey conducted in Valanthakkadu area. This chapter analysed various aspects of livelihood aspirations of people in Valanthakadu using the SLA method as suggested by - (Department for International Development (DFID) the period of analysis is 1995 to 2015.
SLA METHOD
As per SLA method, assets are considered to be stock of different type of capital that can be used directly or indirectly to generate livelihoods. They can give rise to a flow of output, possibly becoming …show more content…
Social capital is very important for both social and business reasons. Social relations can provide a social safety net in difficult times. It can also facilitate business by establishing trust relationships which can be depended on thus reducing risk. Given the turbulent nature of dependence on a fluctuating resource, for fishers, social capital is very important source of stability.
Here the very basis of this particular capital is the maintenance of societal relationship and values that connect individuals into a functional layer social group. From the view point of sustainable livelihoods, social capital captures the idea that upholding the values of social norms, bonds, attitudes, responsibilities, a culture of reciprocity and natural trust and collective action embedded in societal relations and institutional arrangements serve up important roles.
Any assets such as right or claims that are derived from membership of a group. This includes the ability to call friends or kin for help in times of need, support from trade or professional associations (e.g. framers association) and political claims on chief or politicians to provide assistance. (Carney, …show more content…
AGE CATEGORY MALE FEMALE
CHILDREN 21 18
ADULTS 61 71
TOTAL 82 89
Source: field survey The field survey revealed that there is a drastic decline of population in the study area compared to 1991. Now the total population has decreased to 171whereas it was 283 in 1995.
6.3 Human capital position of the households
An examination of human capital is especially important for the study area. Because of that we want to analyse the human capital position of the islanders.
6.3.1 Educational Status of the Households
Literacy and education are treated as the hallmark of Kerala’s social advancement. In other words, we can say that education is a positive indicator of sustainable livelihood.
Table 6.3.1 Distribution of population based on educational attainment.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION MALE PERCENTAGE FEMALE PERCENTAGE
Std 5 to 20-30,000/month. 5 people have earnings >30-40,000/ month through business. 4 persons have Government jobs. So they can also earn in between 20-30,000/ month. Casual labour works like painting, construction works, tiles work, house maid, office work, call centre jobs etc. and agriculture income contributes income 1 BOATS 23 51.1
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The Valanthakkadu Island is situated on the bank of Vembanad Lake which is a massive and vibrant coastal wetland ecosystem. This ecosystem stretches over 400 Acers of land under 22 nd Division of MaraduMuncipality.This chapter analyses the socio-economic survey conducted in Valanthakkadu area. This chapter analysed various aspects of livelihood aspirations of people in Valanthakadu using the SLA method as suggested by - (Department for International Development (DFID) the period of analysis is 1995 to 2015.
SLA METHOD
As per SLA method, assets are considered to be stock of different type of capital that can be used directly or indirectly to generate livelihoods. They can give rise to a flow of output, possibly becoming …show more content…
Social capital is very important for both social and business reasons. Social relations can provide a social safety net in difficult times. It can also facilitate business by establishing trust relationships which can be depended on thus reducing risk. Given the turbulent nature of dependence on a fluctuating resource, for fishers, social capital is very important source of stability.
Here the very basis of this particular capital is the maintenance of societal relationship and values that connect individuals into a functional layer social group. From the view point of sustainable livelihoods, social capital captures the idea that upholding the values of social norms, bonds, attitudes, responsibilities, a culture of reciprocity and natural trust and collective action embedded in societal relations and institutional arrangements serve up important roles.
Any assets such as right or claims that are derived from membership of a group. This includes the ability to call friends or kin for help in times of need, support from trade or professional associations (e.g. framers association) and political claims on chief or politicians to provide assistance. (Carney, …show more content…
AGE CATEGORY MALE FEMALE
CHILDREN 21 18
ADULTS 61 71
TOTAL 82 89
Source: field survey The field survey revealed that there is a drastic decline of population in the study area compared to 1991. Now the total population has decreased to 171whereas it was 283 in 1995.
6.3 Human capital position of the households
An examination of human capital is especially important for the study area. Because of that we want to analyse the human capital position of the islanders.
6.3.1 Educational Status of the Households
Literacy and education are treated as the hallmark of Kerala’s social advancement. In other words, we can say that education is a positive indicator of sustainable livelihood.
Table 6.3.1 Distribution of population based on educational attainment.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATION MALE PERCENTAGE FEMALE PERCENTAGE
Std 5 to 20-30,000/month. 5 people have earnings >30-40,000/ month through business. 4 persons have Government jobs. So they can also earn in between 20-30,000/ month. Casual labour works like painting, construction works, tiles work, house maid, office work, call centre jobs etc. and agriculture income contributes income 1 BOATS 23 51.1
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