Sundarbans Farmers' Master Plan: Fish & Veggies Boost Village Economy!
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Sundarbans Farmers' Master Plan: Fish & Veggies Boost Village Economy!
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News18•05-03-2026, 10:41
Sundarbans Farmers' Master Plan: Fish & Veggies Boost Village Economy!
•Sundarbans farmers are transforming low-lying lands into integrated farms, combining fish farming with vegetable cultivation on pond banks.
•This 'master plan' addresses the issue of unprofitable rice cultivation on excavated land by creating ponds for fish.
•Excavated soil forms 10-15 feet wide banks, used to grow nutritious vegetables like papaya, okra, eggplant, chili, and bottle gourd.
•The dual approach provides income from various fish (Rohu, Catla, Tilapia) and vegetables, while also stabilizing pond banks and fulfilling nutritional needs.
•This innovative method is significantly improving the economic condition of villages in South 24 Parganas.
