Sustainable Aquaculture in the North-East

Championing Sustainable Fisheries: Empowering Small-Scale Farmers for Equitable Growth

SDS has been at the forefront of establishing sustainable fisheries across Assam, Tripura, and Odisha. Recognizing rapid sectoral growth and the dominance of freshwater aquaculture, we focus on equitable outcomes. Our approach centers smallholders—bringing practical know-how, affordable technologies, and market linkages to transform livelihoods while nurturing resilient aquatic ecosystems.

95%+Freshwater share in production
6.5×Growth in 20 years
3 StatesAssam · Tripura · Odisha
Fish farmer tending nets on a freshwater pond
Community pond management · Assam

Empowering Fish Farmers for Sustainable Growth

At the core of SDS’s work is a dedication to transforming the livelihoods of rural fish farmers by providing essential knowledge, resources, and technical support. Our interventions boost incomes, strengthen producer groups, and embed practices that sustain both communities and aquatic ecosystems.

Structured Interventions

SDS helps farmers access the tools and techniques needed to sustainably scale their aquaculture operations. From pond preparation and water-quality protocols to species selection and health management, our playbooks and trainings are practical, modular, and tailored to local constraints.

Holistic Support

From setting up hatcheries and nurseries to establishing modern feed mills, SDS covers every step of the fishery value chain. We integrate finance readiness, market linkages, cold-chain advisories, and simple record-keeping so that growth is efficient, equitable, and resilient.

Aeration and water quality monitoring
Harvest sorting and grading
Farmer group meeting near ponds