Kerala’s first woman deep-sea fisher fights rising seas and shrinking returns
Rekha Karthikeyan, India's first licensed female deep-sea fisher, is struggling to maintain her livelihood and home in Kerala due to worsening sea erosion. Despite her professional achievements, she faces financial hardship and the constant threat of her home being destroyed by rising tides.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of climate change, gender barriers in traditional industries, and the economic vulnerability of coastal communities.
Rekha Karthikeyan of Engandiyur in Thrissur is no stranger to rough seas. As the country’s first woman with a licence for deep-sea fishing, she has spent over a decade navigating unpredictable waters far beyond the shore. But today, her toughest battle lies much closer home.
The article provides a factual, human-interest account of a specific individual's struggle without overt political framing.
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