Sector
Agriculture
Keyword

Diver

The tasks a Diver, Chank is expected to perform include:

Diving to the sea bed to collect pearl oysters or chanks

Setting sail in boat and going long distances on sea usually along with other divers, Rock Pilot and Man Duck

Removing the sails of boat and anchoring it in sea as directed by Rock Pilot

Diving to the sea bed (50 to 60 feet in depth) by holding one end of rope that is tied with heavy weight

Handling the rope in the proper manner when it is released into sea by Man Duck or someone else in the boat

Releasing the hold on the rope on reaching the sea-bed

Gathering the pearl oysters or chanks with hands and filling them in a bag that is tied to the waist

Returning to the surface of the sea and handing over all the oysters or chanks to the mate in the boat

Repeating the process to collect more oysters or chanks

Undertaking chank diving during off seasons

Making use of different types of nets while doing deep sea fishing during off seasons

Operating power driven boats for fishing in deep sea waters

Skilled in reading underwater maps

Knowledge of all the lifesaving techniques

Proficient in water safety methods

Skilled in judging the harvesting point of oysters

Proficient in swimming

Ability to follow strict safety procedures

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Physically fit

Ability to handle pressure

Team player

Hardworking

It is a field job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is necessary

Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours
Flexible working hours

Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?
No

This job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous

Health risks include exposure to extreme weather, breathing difficulties under oceanic pressure, pressure difference over eardrum, etc.

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Agriculture Industry in India

According to a report by IBEF, Agriculture plays a vital role in the Indian economy. Over 70 per cent of the rural households depend on agriculture as their principal means of livelihood. Agriculture, along with fisheries and forestry, accounts for one-third of the nation?s GDP and is its single largest contributor.

When it comes to pearl and chank fisheries, the divers who participated in the fishery had to take out a license for diving and surrender their collection of chanks at a price fixed by the Government. Usually chank fishery were leased out for a term of three or more years. At present the demand for chank has not been that much as there is neither departmental fishing nor leasing and so the chank fishing in the whole state is permitted by issue of licenses. These are used to make the famous Bengali bangles that are worn in West Bengal by every married lady. Considering these figures it is safe to say that the demand for a Diver, Chank is there in the present and has a decent scope in the future as well.

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