In a step towards promoting entrepreneurship and improving livelihoods, the ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute in Goa organized an exposure visit to Ornamental Fish Culture Units in Cumbarjua.
The initiative is part of the NABARD-funded project titled “Entrepreneurship Development and Livelihood Improvement through Demonstration and Training of Sustainable Ornamental Fish Culture in Goa.” The visit aimed to provide valuable insights into establishing an Ornamental Fish unit through direct interaction with entrepreneurs.
Approximately 20 women members of the Laxmi Ravalnath Self Help Group from Assonara actively participated in the program. The session covered a comprehensive range of topics related to ornamental fish culture, including tank fabrication, water quality management, disease identification, medication usage, feeding techniques, breeding methodologies, marketing strategies, and ornamental fish packaging.
The initiative seeks to empower local communities and enhance their skills in sustainable ornamental fish farming, contributing to economic development and livelihood improvement in the region.