remained relatively stable over the past two decades while fish production through aquaculture has progressivly increased. The Indian fisheries sector has come a long way since independence (Figure 1) and has contributed immensely to the food basket of the country, with annual production levels of over six million tonnes of fish and shellfish from capture fisheries and aquaculture. India is the...

The carpet industry is one of the most rapidly growing traditional industries in India. This is a handicraft and cottage industry that provides jobs right at doorstep of more than 100,000 workers, belonging to economically backward class of society. In the global carpet scenerio, the market share of Indian carpets is expanding rapidly. Jaipur and its adjacent districts are the major manufacturi...