Rupantaran Nepal has been implementing the project “Integrated Fish Farming for Marginalized Communities” since April 2024 in three sites: Godavari Municipality and Lamkichuha Municipality in Kailali District, and Rajapur Municipality in Bardiya District. This initiative is funded by USAID TAYAR Nepal with the aim of enhancing the economic resilience of the most marginalized communities through Integrated Fish Farming (IFF).
As of now, Rupantaran Nepal has completed pond repair and maintenance in Lamkichuha Municipality and Rajapur Municipality, and has successfully stocked fish in both sites. Additionally:
- An inception meeting was conducted with local government and stakeholders across the three municipalities, attended by a total of 90 participants, including elected representatives and officials, to disseminate information about the IFF Project.
- Beneficiary selection guideline was prepared, resulting in the selection of 157 poor and marginalized farmers across three IFF groups, predominantly from Dalit, Sohana, and Tharu communities.
- Three field-level training events on Integrated Fish Farming were conducted in Lamkichuha and Rajapur Municipalities, benefiting 87 poor and marginalized farmers, including 69% females.
- Integration of fish farming with grass, banana, duck and pig farming, and vegetable cultivation has been implemented.
- An Integrated Fish Farming Technical Handbook has been prepared and distributed to farmers.
- Regular monitoring and follow-up support is going in all three sites.
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