Assessment of applicability of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ICK) in aquaculture as perceived by fish farmers in Assam


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  • Rajita Devi Department of Fisheries Extension, College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University, P N No. 60, Agartala-799001, Tripura (West), India.
  • Biswarup Saha Department of Fisheries Extension, College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University, P N No. 60, Agartala-799001, Tripura (West), India.
  • Arun Pandit Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute
  • Dipanjan Kashyap College of Fisheries, Assam Agricultural University, Raha, Assam, India

https://doi.org/10.21077/

Abstract

This paper examines the applicability of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ITK) relating to aquaculture in Assam and it specifically emphasises the effectiveness as well as constraints perceived by the fish farmers in practicing the ITKs. The study was conducted in Nagoan District of Assam in the year 2012-2013 and is based on primary data collected through personal interview using semi-structured interview schedule, focus group discussion and observation methods.The ITKs studied are related to pond preparation and renovation, water quality management, stocking, feed management,disease and pest control, piscicidal plants/fish attractants used for catching fishes and post-harvest operations. Rationality and effectiveness of the ITKs were also assessed. The study identified and ranked nine constraints as perceived by the fish farmers and documented their suggestions to overcome the constraints so as to conserve the ITKs for wider application in aquaculture systems. Further, the study recommends the need for validation, refinement and popularisation of the ITKs.

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Author Biographies

  • Rajita Devi, Department of Fisheries Extension, College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University, P N No. 60, Agartala-799001, Tripura (West), India.
    Assistant Professor
  • Biswarup Saha, Department of Fisheries Extension, College of Fisheries, Central Agricultural University, P N No. 60, Agartala-799001, Tripura (West), India.
    Assistant Professor
  • Arun Pandit, Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute
    Senior Scientist
  • Dipanjan Kashyap, College of Fisheries, Assam Agricultural University, Raha, Assam, India
    Teaching Associate

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2013-08-07

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2014-09-26

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Devi, R., Saha, B., Pandit, A., & Kashyap, D. (2014). Assessment of applicability of Indigenous Technical Knowledge (ICK) in aquaculture as perceived by fish farmers in Assam. Indian Journal of Fisheries, 61(3). https://doi.org/10.21077/
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