{
  "id": 17798697,
  "title": "How ICAR's Aqua Village model is raising fish productivity in Meghalaya",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/how-icars-aqua-village-model-is-raising-fish-productivity-in-meghalaya",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-02T12:34:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/how-icars-aqua-village-model-is-raising-fish-productivity-in-meghalaya-11793613947097.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}