Bestha is a major caste in Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh in southern India. The major occupation of this community is fishing and boating.
The Bestha population in Telangana are much involved with fish farming in tanks and lakes.
References
- ^ "Telangana: Fishlings help boost business for fishermen". Telangana Today. 7 September 2017.
- Dileep, PS (19 December 2017). "Pisciculture sees a sea change in Telangana". Telangana Today.
- "Telangana State bent on creating wealth for all communities: KCR". The Hindu. 15 March 2017.