Cage Culture in Umiam Reservoir, Meghalaya through Women Participation: A Success Story
Pronob Das*
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Regional Centre, Guwahati, Assam (781 006), India
Basanta Kumar Das
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, West Bengal (700 120), India
Birendra Kumar Bhattacharjya
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Regional Centre, Guwahati, Assam (781 006), India
Sanjay Kumar Das
ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya (793 103), India
Tasso Tayung
ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya (793 103), India
Simanku Borah
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Regional Centre, Guwahati, Assam (781 006), India
Dharmendra Kumar Meena
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore, Kolkata, West Bengal (700 120), India
Sona Yengkokpam
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Regional Centre, Guwahati, Assam (781 006), India
Alakesh Das
ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya (793 103), India
Prasanta Mahanta
ICAR-Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya (793 103), India
Amulya Kakati
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Regional Centre, Guwahati, Assam (781 006), India
Sullip Kumar Majhi
ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Regional Centre, Guwahati, Assam (781 006), India
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54083/BRT/7.6.2025/168-172
Keywords: Cage culture, Participatory approach, Umiam reservoir, Women participation
Abstract
Umiam Reservoir, a small waterbody of approximately 500 ha, is located in mid-altitude region of Northeast (NE) India. Feasibility of cage culture in the reservoir through participatory approach was successfully assessed. Management of cages with participation of local fisherwomen group apparently led to good results and sustainability. Rearing of common carp, Cyprinus carpio along with silver barb, Barbonymous gonionotus appears to be a successful model for cage culture in reservoirs of mid-altitude region in NE India during the summer season for production enhancement. Adoption of stock enhancement module by stocking fishes reared in cages in small reservoirs can be a viable option for sustainable enhancement of fish production.
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