Assessment of Livelihood Enhancement through Integrated Duck-Fish Farming Systems: A Case Study of Rural Purulia, West Bengal

ABHISHEK MAJHI

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.44751

Assessment of Livelihood Enhancement through Integrated Duck-Fish Farming Systems: A Case Study of Rural Purulia, West Bengal

Author(s)	Dr. ABHISHEK MAJHI
Country	India
Abstract	Integrated fish farming stands out as a highly viable, dependable, and profitable agricultural practice. It plays a significant role in economically empowering families, particularly in rural areas, by ensuring year-round productivity and optimal use of resources. Integrated fish farming is based on the concept that ‘there is no waste’, and waste is only a misplaced resource which can become a valuable material for another product. This farming system relies on the synergy among different agricultural activities and emphasizes the efficient use and recycling of farm by-products. The concept assumes mutual benefit among all components of the system, with fish often being the primary beneficiary through direct or indirect consumption of animal and plant waste. Because of its focus on recycling, integrated fish farming is also recognized as a cost-effective and environmentally friendly method of managing waste. The economic value of integrated fish farming is considerable due to its diverse and multifaceted nature. It not only ensures a consistent income stream from multiple farm outputs throughout the year but also strengthens food security and promotes self-sufficiency. For instance, in a duck-fish farming model, while fish take time to mature, farmers can generate income in the meantime by selling duck eggs and other associated crops or vegetables. This study, conducted from November to December 2023, collected primary data from 20 randomly selected farmers in four villages within the Purulia-I Block of Purulia district, West Bengal. The data were analyzed using statistical tools to measure productivity, gross and net returns, and the benefit-cost (B:C) ratio of the integrated duck-fish farming system. Findings indicate that this farming method is gaining popularity in the remote villages of Purulia, offering benefits such as improved household nutrition, economic empowerment of women, and enhanced livelihood security for under-resourced families. The research concludes that integrated duck-fish farming is a sustainable and effective model for addressing key development issues in rural communities.
Keywords	Integrated Farming, Duck cum Fish, Livelihood Enhancement, Nutritional Security, Rural Fishermen, Sustainability.
Field	Biology > Agriculture / Botany
Published In	Volume 7, Issue 3, May-June 2025
Published On	2025-05-16
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i03.44751
Short DOI	https://doi.org/g9kftj

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