Fishery co-operatives are specialized cooperative societies that aim to organize and support fishermen in managing and developing fisheries as a sustainable economic activity. The genesis of fishery co-operatives can be traced back to the early 20th century when traditional fishermen faced challenges such as exploitation by middlemen, lack of access to credit, inadequate infrastructure, and limited market opportunities. Governments and social reformers recognized the need for collective action among fishermen to improve their livelihoods, ensure fair pricing, and promote efficient resource management. In India, for example, the concept gained formal recognition with the establishment of cooperative legislation in the 1930s and post-independence, fishery cooperatives were actively promoted under various development programs. Globally, countries like Japan, Norway, and the Philippines also have well-established fishery co-operatives that demonstrate the effectiveness of collective