Commercial Pisciculture in Jungle Mahal under Usharmukti Plus Initiative
In the heart of the Jungle Mahal region, a land characterized by dryness, forest fringes, and water scarcity, a beacon of hope has emerged for small and marginal farmers. Over the past 4-5 years, approximately 40,000 Water Harvesting Structures (WHSs) were constructed in this region under the Usharmukti Project in collaboration with various government programs, including the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). These structures have brought about positive changes, garnering appreciation from the local community and stakeholders. Now, there lies an opportunity to capitalize on these structures and transform them into catalysts for economic prosperity and environmental sustainability through commercial pisciculture.