Abstract

Total cost of production per hectare of pond was Rs. 13,983/-for Pond A and Rs.6.660/- for Pond B. The culture' method followed was intensive one in the case of Pond A condi- tion while it was semi-intensive one in the case of Pond 8 condition. One hectare of Pond yielded 5060 kg of fish under Pond A condition white it was 1340 kg under Pond B condi- tion, Yield variations are due to the differences in the culture, season and intensity of cul- ture. The cost of production per kilogram of fish was found to be Rs. 2.76 and Rs. 4,97 for Pond A and B conditions respectively. For every rupee of investment the return worked out. to Rs, 1,81 and Rs. 1,01 under Pund A and Pond B condition.

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