Pond Fish Production Through People's Participation in Rural Bangladesh

Aquaculture is currently responsible for a significant proportion of total fish production in Bangladesh. Fish is the main animal sources of protein for the rural people of Bangladesh. However, given increasing demand for fish, the per capita production of fish is declining. The present study highlights the development of fresh water pond fish culture through grassroots level organization in Bangladesh. The study was conducted in rural area of Bangladesh. The result of the study reveals that, management and cultural factors affect fish farming in ponds. The study also indicated that, higher production could be achieved by increasing the use of fertilizer and artificial feeding along with the improvement of other management practices. The grassroots level village organization had played a significant role in the process of technology transfer from the Thana level to the village level. I