Pizhala
Economy and business
Economy and business
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Fishing and rice cultivation are the major economic activities in the Pizhala Island. Local fish production includes species like Tilapia (Piloppi), Pearl Spot (Karimeen), prawns, shrimps, crabs etc are marketed fresh in the neighboring markets. There are many fisherwomen representing various defunct SHGs were formed as a potential group through number of sensitization programmes, imparted skills in value addition through trainings and technology demonstrations and motivated to take up some venture in a business mode. Fish value addition taken up by the fisherwomen of Pizhala was a successful endeavor which has led to generation of more than 30% additional family income.

Most of the inhabitants depend on nearby cities like Ernakulam, Aluva, N. Paravoor, Eloor, Kalamassery for the Jobs. Many of the locals are working in government services especially in water transportation department, Police department etc.

Tourism is the other major economic activity in the island. The island with their shrimp farms and pokkali rice fields are perhaps the most appealing visuals along Kochi’s coast\-scape, the favourite haunt of tourists, a picture of serenity away from the city’s drab scenes. The calm and quiet of the place, its placid waters and the best of Nature are what draw folks to these islands. As the place is very much accessible from Kochi, it is a joy drive down to Kadamakkudy.


What are the main economic activities in Pizhala Island?