International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development
2026, Vol. 9, Issue 1, Part E
Semi-Intensive carp culture as a sustainable livelihood strategy for tribal farmers in Alluri Sitaramaraju District, Andhra Pradesh
K Veeranjaneyulu, J Yaswanth Kumar, T Kranthi Kumar, K Rajendra Prasad, JV Prasad and Shaik N Meera
The study was conducted from March 2022 to March 2025 at KVK, Pandirimamidi, Rampachodavaram, in the tribal mandals of Rampachodavaram and Gangavaram, Alluri Sitarama Raju District, Andhra Pradesh. Semi-intensive carp polyculture was practiced using Indian Major Carps (Catla catla, Labeo rohita, Cirrhinus mrigala) along with exotic carps (Ctenopharyngodon idella and Cyprinus carpio) in underutilized ponds to enhance tribal livelihoods. Scientific management practices were followed, and organic manures and pelleted feeds were applied to improve productivity.
The pond yield ranged from 810 to 2680 kg pond?¹, generating a gross income of Rs. 97,200 to Rs. 3,21,600 at an average market price of Rs. 120 kg?¹. The variation in yield was associated with pond size and management efficiency. The findings indicated that semi-intensive carp polyculture was suitable for tribal areas and significantly contributed to livelihood and socio-economic improvement.
K Veeranjaneyulu, J Yaswanth Kumar, T Kranthi Kumar, K Rajendra Prasad, JV Prasad, Shaik N Meera. Semi-Intensive carp culture as a sustainable livelihood strategy for tribal farmers in Alluri Sitaramaraju District, Andhra Pradesh. Int J Agric Extension Social Dev 2026;9(1):320-322. DOI: 10.33545/26180723.2026.v9.i1e.2925
