author(s)
Subal Kumar Ghosh, Kasturi Chattopadhyay, Sambit Priyadarshi and Rupali Das

abstract
Post-harvest handling of a catch is a crucial component for the production of a high quality finished product. Realising the importance, a study was conducted to enquire about the post-harvest handling of fishes at Versova landing centre of Mumbai, India. The present study reveals details regarding the species landed, handling of the same on the landing centre as well as the microbial quality of fishes, ice and water used for storage. It also brings out specific needs at the Versova landing centre e.g. Infrastructure facilities for processing, availability of potable water for cleaning, training regarding alternative value addition methods, and linkage with high-value markets in order to ensure hygienic post-harvest fish handling practices as per the established quality standards. Adoption of hygienic handling practices, with the necessary infrastructural support, can be a boon for the socio-economic condition of fishers of Versova landing centre and public health at large.