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Agriculture
ICAR's Aqua Village model boosts fish productivity in Meghalaya
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🗓 02 Nov 2026, 10:39 PM
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The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is enhancing fish production in Meghalaya through its Aqua Village initiative, focusing on sustainable aquaculture practices.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has introduced the Aqua Village model in Meghalaya to significantly improve local fish productivity. This initiative aims to transform traditional aquaculture practices by integrating scientific methods with community participation.
The model focuses on raising the efficiency of fish farming in the region, addressing previous limitations in yield and management. By adopting this structured approach, ICAR seeks to make aquaculture a more viable and profitable sector for local farmers in the northeastern state.
The implementation of the Aqua Village concept is designed to be sustainable, ensuring that productivity gains are maintained over the long term. This development marks a significant step in agricultural modernization for Meghalaya, leveraging ICAR's expertise to boost regional food security and economic growth.
The model focuses on raising the efficiency of fish farming in the region, addressing previous limitations in yield and management. By adopting this structured approach, ICAR seeks to make aquaculture a more viable and profitable sector for local farmers in the northeastern state.
The implementation of the Aqua Village concept is designed to be sustainable, ensuring that productivity gains are maintained over the long term. This development marks a significant step in agricultural modernization for Meghalaya, leveraging ICAR's expertise to boost regional food security and economic growth.