Scaling community-based aquaculture for enhanced nutrition and women’s empowerment: lessons from Odisha, India

cg.contribution.worldfishauthorDubey, S.K.en_US
cg.contribution.worldfishauthorPanemangalore, A.P.en_US
cg.contribution.worldfishauthorChadag, V.en_US
cg.contribution.worldfishauthorShenoy, N.en_US
cg.contribution.worldfishauthorGaikwad, A.en_US
cg.contribution.worldfishauthorRatha, B.C.en_US
cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Food Policy Research Instituteen_US
cg.contributor.affiliationWorldFishen_US
cg.contributor.affiliationFisheries and Animal Resources Development Department of the Government of Odishaen_US
cg.contributor.affiliationGovernment of Odisha, Department of Mission Shaktien_US
cg.contributor.funderDeutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeiten_US
cg.contributor.projectTaking nutrition-sensitive carp-SIS polyculture technology to scaleen_US
cg.coverage.countryIndiaen_US
cg.coverage.regionSouthern Asiaen_US
cg.creator.idSourabh Kumar Dubey: 0000-0002-3526-1353en_US
cg.creator.idArun Padiyar Panemangalore: 0000-0002-5271-8642en_US
cg.creator.idVishnumurthy Mohan Chadag: 0000-0002-2574-284Xen_US
cg.description.themeAquacultureen_US
cg.identifier.ISIindexedISI indexeden_US
cg.identifier.statusOpen accessen_US
cg.subject.agrovocfishen_US
cg.subject.impactAreaGender equality, youth and social inclusionen_US
cg.subject.impactAreaNutrition, health and food securityen_US
cg.subject.sdgSDG 1 - No povertyen_US
cg.subject.sdgSDG 2 - Zero hungeren_US
cg.subject.sdgSDG 5 - Gender equalityen_US
dc.creatorDubey, S.K.en_US
dc.creatorPanemangalore, A.P.en_US
dc.creatorChadag, V.en_US
dc.creatorShenoy, N.en_US
dc.creatorGaikwad, A.en_US
dc.creatorRatha, B.C.en_US
dc.creatorBelton, B.en_US
dc.date.accessioned2024-08-27T19:15:26Z
dc.date.available2024-08-27T19:15:26Z
dc.date.issued2024en_US
dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Aquatic foods, particularly fish, are essential for addressing malnutrition, especially in vulnerable populations like children and women. In India, traditional aquaculture practices centered around carp species often overlooked the production of nutrient-rich small fish. To address this, nutrition-sensitive aquaculture approaches advocate for integrating species like mola carplet (Amblypharyngodon mola) rich in micronutrients, into existing systems. In Odisha, India, where poverty and food insecurity are prevalent, the government initiated a program to empower women through aquaculture, focusing on nutrition-sensitive carp-mola polyculture in community ponds through Women Self-Help Groups (WSHGs). Methods: This study evaluates the effectiveness of this government program in enhancing income, household nutrition, and women’s empowerment. Data from field surveys conducted across all 30 districts of Odisha were analyzed to assess participation, capacity building, adoption of better management practices (BMPs), productivity of carp-mola polyculture, household fish consumption, and profitability. Results and discussion: The study found widespread participation and adoption of BMPs among WSHGs, leading to increased productivity and income. Carp-mola polyculture systems showed higher productivity and consumption rates, contributing to improved nutrition among WSHGs and their communities. Despite challenges such as input costs and limited mola availability, WSHGs reported profitability from fish farming, with carp-mola polyculture systems yielding higher net income. Factors influencing productivity and profitability included water retention period, stocking density, feed application, and training. The program’s impact extended beyond economic benefits, encompassing environmental improvement, women’s empowerment, and enhanced nutrition outcomes. The study highlights the success of the government program in promoting sustainable aquaculture practices and improving nutrition outcomes in Odisha. Continued support, capacity building, and collaboration among stakeholders are essential for scaling up nutrition-sensitive aquaculture interventions and ensuring long-term sustainability. Strengthening dissemination processes, addressing challenges, and further research on small indigenous fish production techniques are crucial for maximizing the program’s impact on food security and rural development.en_US
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dc.identifier.citationSourabh Dubey, Arun Panemangalore, Vishnumurthy Mohan Chadag, Neetha Shenoy, Amar Gaikwad, Baishnaba Ratha, Ben Belton. (21/8/2024). Scaling community-based aquaculture for enhanced nutrition and women’s empowerment: lessons from Odisha, India. Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, 8.en_US
dc.identifier.doihttps://dx.doi.org/10.3389/fsufs.2024.1412686en_US
dc.identifier.issn2571-581Xen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12348/6012
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherFrontiers in Sustainable Food Systemsen_US
dc.rightsCC-BY-4.0en_US
dc.sourceFrontiers in Sustainable Food Systems;8,(2024)en_US
dc.subjectodishaen_US
dc.subjectnutrition-sensitive aquacultureen_US
dc.subjectcarp-mola polycultureen_US
dc.subjectwomen self-help groupsen_US
dc.subjectcommunity pondsen_US
dc.titleScaling community-based aquaculture for enhanced nutrition and women’s empowerment: lessons from Odisha, Indiaen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US

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