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Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic animals or plants, including breeding, raising and harvesting in all types of water environments in controlled conditions. Kerala is rich in fresh and brackish water resources. But the contribution of the state towards inland aquaculture production is very low when compared with the national figures. According to the National Commission of Aquaculture, absence of adequate work in fisheries has been one of the principal reasons for the slow pace of inland fisheries development. Taking this criticism, majority of the States had started Extension Divisions under their Fisheries Departments. In order to achieve a Blue Revolution, the State Government is framing and executing pragmatic policies and strategies by spending huge amount. But the contribution of the state towards inland aquaculture production is very low when compared with the national figures. Therefore, it is very essential to see whether all these efforts reach the targeted group for achieving the desired result or not. This study proposes to shed light towards the effectiveness of extension programmes. The result will help policy makers to strengthen the extension system after locating the real constraints.

Aquaculture, Extension Programmes

"A study on the role of Extension Programmes in the promotion of aquaculture in Kerala", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 1, page no.444-452, January-2017, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1701757.pdf

"A study on the role of Extension Programmes in the promotion of aquaculture in Kerala", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.4, Issue 1, page no. pp444-452, January-2017, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR1701757.pdf