Socioeconomic Consequence of Developed Artificial Feed Formulation Adoption for Culture of Indian Major Carp
Vaishali Sonkusare
Department of Aquaculture, SAGE University, Bhopal, India.
Rakhi Das *
Department of Aquaculture, SAGE University, Bhopal, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
The present study evaluates the multidimensional socioeconomic effects of artificial feed formulation techniques adoption among common IMC farmers across three distinct areas of Madhya Pradesh over 6 month period (March - August 2024). The study involved 30 fish farmers and analysed the impacts of implementing scientifically manufactured feeds utilizing Pearson Square methods. Result indicate significant improvements exhibit in annual income (50.7% increases). Several social components namely employment generation, healthcare access, educational investments and gender participation also developed compare to past record. This effective trial provides empirical evidence for advanced aquaculture technology’s role in rural poverty mitigation, women’s empowerment and sustainable community establishment. Research findings have important applications for agriculture extension policies, rural upliftment programs and setup strategies of aquaculture industry.
Keywords: Artificial feed, Indian major carp, rural livelihoods, socioeconomic impact