Table 4.
Priority level of different sub-sectors of aquaculture and fisheries sector for government loan scheme recommended by questionnaire survey respondents (n = 118).
| Loan category | 1stpriority to give loan (%) | 2ndpriority to give loan (%) | 3rdpriority to give loan (%) | No loan to be given (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fishers | 57 | 29 | 11 | 3 |
| Small-scale fish farmer | 73 | 19 | 6 | 2 |
| Large-scale fish farmer | 43 | 38 | 14 | 5 |
| Shrimp farmer | 76 | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| Crab farmer | 53 | 34 | 11 | 2 |
| Aratdar | 9 | 27 | 39 | 25 |
| Wooden boat and net owner | 18 | 40 | 30 | 12 |
| Industrial fishing vessel | 20 | 33 | 27 | 20 |
| Shrimp/prawn processing plant | 31 | 34 | 21 | 14 |
| Fish feed factories | 26 | 35 | 25 | 14 |
| Fish hatcheries | 48 | 35 | 14 | 3 |
| Shrimp/prawn hatcheries | 52 | 32 | 13 | 3 |
| Fish drying businessmen | 21 | 43 | 26 | 10 |
| Fish traders | 25 | 39 | 29 | 7 |