How ICAR's Aqua Village model is raising fish productivity in Meghalaya
According to government data reviewed by Mint, carp production in Meghalaya has jumped from 1.5 tonnes per hectare in 2025 to 4 tonnes under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s Aqua Village Model promoting quality fish seed, formulated pelleted feeds and scientific stocking practices.
In Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district, an innovative approach to carp fish farming dubbed the ICAR Aqua Village model is proving highly effective in boosting productivity. Vijay C. Roy, a seasoned journalist with over two decades of experience reporting on agriculture and rural livelihoods, has highlighted the potential of this initiative to serve as a model for fisheries development in the Northeast region of India.
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