Under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana, the Fisheries department has initiated a pilot project for cage fishery in the Indravati reservoir. Designed to elevate the income of fish producer groups within the tribal community, the project involves the installation of two rectangular and one circular cage constructed from high-density polyethylene and PVC.
Thirty members of Khambeswari fisheries societies have been granted leases by the department to set up these cages. The primary objective is to achieve a fish production of 20 tonnes within eight months. With an installation cost of approximately Rs 15 lakh, beneficiaries receive a 100% subsidy, amounting to Rs 7.5 lakh, to support the venture.
Pangassius, a selected fish variety, is being cultivated in these cages, with the anticipation that this choice will significantly impact the livelihoods and economic well-being of society members. Draupadi Majhi, the District Fisheries Officer, is optimistic about the project’s potential to provide a sustainable source of income and elevate the overall economic status of the tribal community through cage fishery.
