Fish Farming Systems and Management Practices in Cuttack, Odisha

This book, Fish Farming Systems and Management Practices in Cuttack, Odisha, is an earnest attempt to document, analyze, and interpret the various dimensions of fisheries development in the region. It explores traditional and modern aquaculture practices, pond management techniques, breeding technologies, feed management, disease control measures, and marketing systems that collectively sustain the fisheries sector. Special attention has been given to scientific carp culture, composite fish farming, integrated farming systems, and sustainable management practices suited to the agro-climatic conditions of Cuttack district. The fisheries sector in Cuttack is not merely an economic activity; it is deeply intertwined with rural livelihoods, nutritional security, and socio-economic development. Thousands of families depend on fish culture for their income and sustenance. With increasing demand for protein-rich food and the growing emphasis on sustainable resource utilization, scientific fish culture has become both a necessity and an opportunity.