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Empowering Smallholder Aquaculture Entrepreneurs in India: Impacts of Inclusive Business Models

Author(s) Dr. V. Rohini Kumari
Country India
Abstract Inclusive business models (IBMs) in aquaculture, such as farmer producer companies (FPCs), contract farming, cooperatives, and sharecropping/tenant systems, have emerged as transformative mechanisms for smallholder entrepreneurs in India. This article investigates their impacts on income growth and women’s empowerment, using a dataset of approximately 5,000 households across Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, and West Bengal. Findings reveal that FPCs yield the highest income increases (up to 133%) and empowerment gains (Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index [WEAI] score improvements of 0.23), particularly in Bihar. Statistical analysis confirms these models’ efficacy, with regional variations highlighting the importance of localized support. The study underscores IBMs’ potential to drive economic and social progress while identifying barriers like training costs and market volatility.
Keywords Aquaculture entrepreneurship, Inclusive business models, Smallholder farmers, Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), Contract farming, Cooperatives, Sharecropping, Income growth, Women’s empowerment, WEAI (Women’s Empowerment in Agriculture Index), Bihar aquaculture, Andhra Pradesh fisheries, West Bengal cooperatives, Fish yield, Food security, Rural livelihoods, Market linkages, Credit access, Sustainable aquaculture, Value chain integration
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-31
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.62868
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