ICAR- Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (CCARI), based in Goa, has inaugurated a small-scale Ornamental Fish Culture Unit in Assonora, North Goa. The initiative is part of a NABARD-funded project and aims to support local communities by providing a source of income for twenty women and youth in the region.
ICAR-CCARI, dedicated to need-based research for fishermen and fish farmers in Goa and other coastal states, played a pivotal role in the establishment of the ornamental fish culture unit. The project, designed to promote ornamental fish culture in the state of Goa, received technical support from the institute.
The newly established unit not only serves as a livelihood opportunity for the identified women and youth but also functions as a model and reference unit to encourage startups in ornamental fish culture across the coastal region. A Self-Help Group in the area recognized ornamental fish culture as a viable option for their livelihood, and ICAR-CCARI has committed to providing comprehensive technical support for the development of similar units.
The initiative aligns with the broader goal of fostering sustainable income-generating activities and empowering local communities in Assonora, North Goa. As ornamental fish culture presents itself as a promising venture, ICAR-CCARI’s support ensures the success and growth of such initiatives, contributing to the economic well-being of the region’s residents.