Rural Aquaculture in India













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RAP Publication 1999/21

V.R.P. Simba

REGIONAL OFFICE FOR ASIA AND THE PACIFIC
FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS
Bangkok, Thailand

The designations employed and the presentation of material in this publication do not imply the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations concerning the legal status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation of its frontiers or boundaries. Opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author alone and do not imply any opinion whatsoever on the part of FAO.

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© FAO 1999


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PREPARATION OF THIS DOCUMENT

Abstract

List of Acronyms

1. Introduction

1.1. Physical Geography
1.2 Indian Fisheries - Capture and Culture

2. Evolution of Rural Aquaculture

2.1. Historical Aspect
2.2 Current Status
2.3 Impact on Socio-economy

3. Rural Aquaculture System

3.1 Production Systems, Facilities and Species
3.2 Extent of Rural Aquaculture
3.3 Socio-economic Aspects
3.4 Environmental Issues

4. National Policies, Strategies, Plans and Programs for Rural Aquaculture

5. Institutional Aspects

5.1. Governments and NGO
5.2 Support Services
5.3 Package of Training Programs
5.4 Credits

6. Rural Aquaculture Development Programme and Projects

6.1. Projects on Freshwater Aquaculture Research and Development
6.2 Freshwater Aquaculture Development Projects
6.3 Brackishwater Aquaculture R&D and Development Projects

7. Contribution of Rural Aquaculture to Rural Development

7.1 Contribution to Food and Nutrition
7.2 Contribution to Employment
7.3 Contribution to Income Generation
7.4. Women in Rural Aquaculture

8. Opportunities for Further Development

8.1 Highlights of Past Development Projects
8.2 National Development Plan and Projects

References

Maps and Photos