Livelihood Improvement to Entrepreneurship Development: The Journey of Aquafarmers, Sonarpur, West Bengal

Authors

  • B. N. Paul Regional Research Station, ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, PO. Rahara, Kolkata- 700 118, West Bengal
  • N. C. Sahoo Sasya Shyamala Krishi Vigyan Kendra, RMVERI, Arapanch, Sonarpur South 24 Parganas
  • R. N. Mandal Regional Research Station, ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, PO. Rahara, Kolkata- 700 118, West Bengal
  • S. Ghosh Sasya Shyamala Krishi Vigyan Kendra, RMVERI, Arapanch, Sonarpur South 24 Parganas
  • F. Hoque Regional Research Station, ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, PO. Rahara, Kolkata- 700 118, West Bengal
  • A. Das Regional Research Station, ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, PO. Rahara, Kolkata- 700 118, West Bengal
  • A. Hussan Regional Research Station, ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, PO. Rahara, Kolkata- 700 118, West Bengal
  • S. Adhikari Regional Research Station, ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, PO. Rahara, Kolkata- 700 118, West Bengal
  • S. K. Swain ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar- 751 002, Odisha
  • H. K. De Sasya Shyamala Krishi Vigyan Kendra, RMVERI, Arapanch, Sonarpur South 24 Parganas
  • S. S. Giri ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar- 751 002, Odisha

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61885/joa.v30.2022.261

Keywords:

Aquaculture, farmers, Livelihood development

Abstract

This study highlights a transfonnative initiative in the villages of Saheberabad I & II and Baburabad, located in South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, aimed at enhancing livelihoods and fostering entrepreneurship among marginalized communities. The region primarily relies on agriculture, with limited cultivable land and scarce irrigation facilities. Two Fanner Field Schools, the Aquaculture Fanner Field School (AFFS) and Livestock Fanner Field School (LFFS), were established in Saheberabad I & II, fostering knowledge sharing and community-building. Capacity-building initiatives, such as training sessions, exposure visits, and technical support, were conducted, benefitting 530 farmers. In summary, ICARCIFA's intervention has significantly impacted the rural development of Sonarpur, West Bengal, empowering 350 farmers and farm women. This initiative has not only improved their livelihoods but also promoted self-sufficiency, knowledge sharing, and entrepreneurship in the region, marking a remarkable journey in aquaculture development.

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Published

2023-10-28

How to Cite

Paul, B. N., Sahoo, N. C., Mandal, R. N., Ghosh, S., Hoque, F., Das, A., … Giri, S. S. (2023). Livelihood Improvement to Entrepreneurship Development: The Journey of Aquafarmers, Sonarpur, West Bengal. JOURNAL OF AQUACULTURE, 30, 9–14. https://doi.org/10.61885/joa.v30.2022.261

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Volume 30, 2022

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