Championing Sustainable Fisheries: Empowering Small-Scale Farmers for Equitable Growth
Freshwater aquaculture is >95% of India’s production 6.5× growth over two decades Small-scale, resource-light pathways for farmers India is #2 in cultured fisheries Freshwater aquaculture is >95% of India’s production 6.5× growth over two decades Small-scale, resource-light pathways for farmers India is #2 in cultured fisheries
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
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.