A fisher-friendly mobile application for Nagapattinam

The fishing communities of Nagapattinam, in Tamil Nadu, India, are now using a mobile app which is helping them solve issues related to seafaring safety, low incomes and timeliness in reaching fish shoals. The Fisher Friend Mobile Application has been introduced to the community using a participator...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Velvizhi, S., Anabel, Nancy, Thamizhazhagan, E.
Format: Case Study
Language:Inglés
Published: Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation 2018
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/97740
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Summary:The fishing communities of Nagapattinam, in Tamil Nadu, India, are now using a mobile app which is helping them solve issues related to seafaring safety, low incomes and timeliness in reaching fish shoals. The Fisher Friend Mobile Application has been introduced to the community using a participatory approach, helping ensure the usefulness and accuracy of the technology.