Empowered Woman's Fish Farming Triumph Reflects India's Growing Aquaculture Potential
Empowered by her son's guidance, Subuhi Naaz ventured into fish farming, winning the National Fish Farmers' Award 2024.
Overcoming initial setbacks, she produced 83.6 metric tonnes of fish, primarily Pangasius, in two years. Subuhi's success story reflects the rising demand for fish farming in India, driven by good market demand, fast growth rate, and limited production.
Her journey showcases the potential of PMMSY and the impact of aquaculture.
- Subuhi Naaz, a single mother, transitioned from running a garment store to becoming a successful fish farmer, producing 36.4 tonnes of fish in FY24.
- She overcame challenges to set up a fishery project, receiving a subsidy of Rs30 lakh under PMMSY and purchasing land in Majhwan village, Sindhora.
- Subuhi primarily rears Pangasius, sourcing fry from the wholesale fish market in Naihati, West Bengal, and feeding them a fixed quantity of food twice a day.
- The fish is harvested twice a year, in September and May, with an average weight of 800 gm to 1 kg, and sells at Rs120 to Rs140 per kg.
- Subuhi emphasizes the importance of technical knowledge in fish farming, closely monitoring water quality, gas formation, fish feed, medication, and other details to maximize output.
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