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Fostering Rural Aquapreneurs through Transforming Derelict Water Bodies into Aquaculture Pools
A. Arunashri*, Daniel N.
Abstract
The inaugural Census of Water Bodies undertaken by Ministry of Jal Shakti in 2018-19 identified 97.1% of staggering water bodies are situated in rural areas. Harnessing pisciculture in derelict water bodies presents a significant opportunity to bolster the rural economy. The amalgamation of the Ministry of Jal Shakti and Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) would pave the way for making this initiative feasible. By means of MGNREGS, revitalization of ponds and the preparatory measures for pisciculture can be carried out during the summer season; with onset of the monsoon in June, fishes can be introduced into the derelict water bodies. The utilization of derelict water bodies can further be improved through the integration of fish cum duck farming. A study conducted in Odisha has revealed a noteworthy benefit-cost ratio of 3.84 in a 1.24-hectare derelict water area. To promote this approach, awareness programs shall be implemented in rural areas through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and MGNREGS. With minimal investment and effective management practices, these derelict water bodies can be transformed into productive aquacultural ponds, fostering the emergence of a multitude of aquapreneurs and ultimately uplifting the economic status of rural communities.
Keywords
Derelict water bodies, MGNREGS, Integrated farming, Aquapreneurs and Rural communities
References
Dash, H.K., Sahoo, P.K. and Biswal, J., 2008. Aquacultural Potential of Derelict Waterbodies–A Case Study. Agricultural Economics Research Review, 21(347-2016- 16694), pp.265-272
Government Of India, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department Of Water Resources, River Development And Ganga Rejuvenation Minor Irrigation (Statistics) Wing. 1 Census Report. Volume – 1, 2023. https://jalshaktidowr.gov.in/docume nt/all-india-report-of-first-censusof-water-bodies-volume-1 KVK, Meghalaya.
Integrated duck Cum Fish farming System http://www.nicraicar.in/nicrarevised/images/publicat ions/TDC/Integrated%20Duck%20 cum%20fish%20farming%20syste m_KVK_RiBhoi_Meghalaya%20(English).pdf
Krishi Jagran, Integrated Fish Farming: Fish cum Duck Farming, 2022. https://krishijagran.com/featured/in tegrated-fish-farming-fish-cumduck-farming/TNAU, Agritech Portal, Animal husbandary-Integrated fish cum duc farming. https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/animal_h usbandry/animhus_ifs_duck.html
- Published online
- 30th October, 2023
How to Cite the Article
Arunashri, A. and Daniel, N. 2023. Fostering Rural Aquapreneurs through Transforming Derelict Water Bodies into Aquaculture Pools. Chronicle of Aquatic Science 1(5): 91-98.
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