Our Deliverables
Services
We Deliver the following services
Aquaculture
Pig Farming
Horticulture
Women Empowerment
Natural Farming
FPO/FPCs
Women SHG's
Capacity Building
Aquaculture Field School
CRPs
DRE
Aqua Entrepreneurs
ABOUT US
The journey so far…
It was a time to create opportunities when there appeared to be none. Seven unemployed youths of Bogibari, a village in Dimoria Block of Kamrup (Metro) District, were having a difficult time to find any secure livelihood with financial stability. They tried desperately to identify a business model involving. Then in 2007, the group decided on a different path. The youths decided to make use of their surrounding low lying areas to be developed into fish ponds. With some hope, they visited NABARD’s regional office at Guwahati seeking their guidance in the form of technical and financial support. On the advice of NABARD officials, the seven young men formed an NGO named Kalong Kapili.
What We Do?
Activities
Kalong-Kapili has expanded its activities into new spheres.
Apart from integrated fish farming, we have helped families in raising plantations, horticulture, securing agricultural credit, capacity building, health awareness, and in developing market linkages.
We have taken up programmes to enhance skill building opportunities, promote organic farming, value addition to farmer’s produce and climate change adaptation.
Kamrup Metro
Nagaon
West Karbi Anglong
Dima Hasao
Hojai
Morigaon
Since 2015, life smiled on this couple as the wheel of fortune changed. Prior to that, Jonison Boro was struggling to meet the basic needs of his family comprising his wife Jonaki Boro and three sons. His wages as a labour at a coal mine in Meghalaya was not sufficient to ensure the minimum living standards. But after getting involved with Kalong-Kapili, there has been no looking back for him. Armed with the requisite training, confidence and support, he took to Assam Lemon, Turmeric and Areca nut cultivation along with fish and pig farming. Now, he is earning around 3.5 lakh per annum, has a comfortable house and his kids are going to a good school.
When life assailed her with a slew of challenges, it was for Kalong-Kapili to show a way out to her to overcome those hurdles, some of which were really tragic and agonizing. She lost her husband when she was carrying her daughter, and this would have crushed her mentally and emotionally for life. But that did not happen as she was shown a way to forget her sorrows and concentrate on building a future for her daughter. She became a beneficiary of Kalong-Kapili in 2008 and availed training and credit linkage. Now she is a successful fish farmer. She could give a good education to her daughter who is married and settled.
He is now a role model for rural youths. He has ushered a kind of revolution in Dimoria area with pig farming. But this has been possible only after 2010 when he became involved with Kalong-Kapili. Earlier, he was running from pillar to post to get a loan to start a pig farm, but had failed. Kalong-Kapili supported him with credit linkage of Rs 50,000 under a pig development scheme in Kamrup (Metro). Now, he is the owner of a flourishing pig farm and is supplying quality piglets to six districts in Assam.
With requisite technical guidance from Kalong-kapili, she has been able to convert her land measuring around 8-bighas into a flourishing Integrated Fish Farming zone. With finances improving, she could fulfill the aspirations of all her family members, ensuring that they could experience ‘luxury’ that can be attained through higher income. For Nilima and her family, hygienic sanitation and potable water throughout the year was kind of a luxury and a far-fetched wish. But this impossible dream became a reality with integrated fish farming. A good house now shelters her family, her dreams and her hopes.
A waiter turned fish farmer, Ranjit Rabha has proved to be one of the best students of Kalong-Kapili by learning the trade to such an extent that today he is invited as a resource person to nearby areas. His 10-bigha plot of land has been developed into an Integrated Fish Farming space. Ranjit’s living standard has improved as his income has increased, and he is the proud owner of a motor bike, the first one in his remote area. He has even built a comfortable house and has opened a hardware store. With his hard work and dedication for learning, Ranjit has been able to climb the social ladder and is now playing a leadership role in the community.
Life was full of struggles for this mother of three children. But when Kalong-Kapili introduced her village to various livelihood options including inter-cropping, rubber cultivation, horticulture etc., things changed. Under the technical guidance and support of the NGO, she undertook rubber cultivation in her plot of land measuring around 7-bighas. This initiative has made her a successful rubber cultivator. She has been able to send all her three children to good schools with residential facilities. She and her husband have been able to build a new dwelling with proper hygienic sanitation. They now also have access to potable water throughout the year.
Reach Out To Us
Get to know our farmers and experience their happiness that flows spontaneously with every new change that promises to take care of their community and their basic needs.
By extending a helping hand, you become the harbinger of a green world, and ensure a solid foundation to our efforts to enrich rural life, bring smiles to more farmers, and boost sustainable livelihood methods that ensures a breathing space for nature and man.
You can always be a part of our journey.
For more info, write to us at support@kalongkapili.org
Our Extended Area of Service
Integrated Aquaculture Centre
We have developed an Integrated Aquaculture Centre (IAC) at Bagibari village where we have our Head Office under Kamrup Metro District of Assam. The features of the centre are 1. Innovative fisheries programme With Database integration, 2. Training of farmers with hostel facilities for Integrated Aquaculture. 3. Laboratory and Internet facilities for fish farmers. 4. Issues related to fish pond health card. 5. Conceptualization of Aqua tourism.
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Climate Smart Fisheries Project
In environmental terms it had deeper implications. The ground water was getting recharged due to the creation of large ponds.
Our Events
Empowering the Future: 550 Farmers Skilled for the Blue Revolution! 🐟🚀
Kalong-Kapili proudly celebrates the successful completion of a 5-Day Residential Training Programme on Sustainable & Modern Aquaculture Practices for 550 farmers from Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya.
The programme was conducted in 11 batches, with 50 farmers in each batch, creating a strong foundation for climate-resilient and scientifically managed aquaculture across the region.
Programme Support
Organised by: Office of the Superintendent of Fisheries, Ri Bhoi District
Facilitated by: Office of the Deputy Commissioner, Ri Bhoi District
Funded & Sponsored by: Meghalaya State Skill Development Society (MSSDS)
This transformative journey commenced on 16 February 2026 with a flag-off ceremony led by Shri Abhilash Baranwal, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, Ri Bhoi District, and concluded with a valedictory session graced by Mrs. Medha Khongjliw, Superintendent of Fisheries, Ri Bhoi District along with Shri Jyotish Talukdar, Director Kalong-Kapili and Shri Binay Kumar Das, Deputy Director of Kalong-Kapili.
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🎯 Key Focus Areas of the Training
The programme aimed to transform traditional fish farming into a modern, sustainable and profitable enterprise through intensive practical and technical learning:
🔹 Modern & Climate-Resilient Aquaculture
Training on scientific fish farming methods including composite fish culture, smart pond management and climate-resilient technologies.
🔹 Technical Skill Development
Hands-on exposure to pond preparation, stocking density, feed management, water quality monitoring and productivity enhancement.
🔹 Fish Health & Biosecurity
Capacity building on disease prevention, biosecurity protocols and efficient farm resource management.
🔹 Pre & Post-Stocking Management
Comprehensive understanding of nursery management, stocking practices, harvesting and post-stocking care.
🔹 Leadership & Communication Skills
Developing confidence, leadership qualities and public speaking skills to create village-level aquaculture champions.
🔹 Entrepreneurship & Livelihood Promotion
Encouraging farmers to become self-reliant aqua-entrepreneurs capable of mentoring and inspiring others in their communities.
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🌊 A Step Towards the Blue Revolution
As these 550 trained farmers return to their villages, they carry with them not only technical knowledge but also the vision to lead a sustainable aquaculture movement across Meghalaya.
Kalong-Kapili remains committed to strengthening livelihoods, enhancing food security, promoting climate-smart aquaculture and empowering rural communities through innovation, skill development and sustainable fisheries practices.
Together, we are building a stronger and more resilient future for the fisheries sector of Northeast India.
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"Aquaculture and Students – Growing Together"
A proud moment for Assam as, for the first time, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between Arya Vidyapeeth College Autonomous, Guwahati Assam and the Aqua Tech Park of Kalong-Kapili with the vision that aquaculture and students will grow together through learning, innovation, livelihoods and sustainability.
This initiative will focus on strengthening education, research, internships, entrepreneurship, skill development, and sustainable livelihood opportunities for students.
The Aqua Tech Park has emerged as a game changer for sustainable development by integrating education, skills, innovation, and livelihood promotion.
The Aqua Tech Park was inaugurated by the Honourable Chief Minister of Assam Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on 12 July 2025 as a first-of-its-kind initiative in India.
The initiative has been developed with the support of NABARD, Government of Assam, ICAR-CIFA, GIZ India, SELCO Foundation, and the Department of Fisheries, Government of Assam.
The MoU was signed on 08 May 2026 by Dr Pradip Kr. Bhattacharya, Principal of Arya Vidyapeeth College Autonomous and Shri Jyotish Talukdar, Director of Kalong-Kapili.
Dr Jayanta Gogoi, HoD, Zoology Department and his team were also present during the signing ceremony.
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Knowledge, Experience and Empathy
Our
Expertise
Explore, create and sustain livelihood opportunities through scientific pisciculture, agriculture and allied activities, climate change adaptation, along with skill building.
Our Success Stories
Since 2015, life smiled on this couple as the wheel of fortune changed. Prior to that, Jonison Boro was struggling to meet the basic needs of his family comprising his wife Jonaki Boro and three sons. His wages as a labour at a coal mine in Meghalaya was not sufficient to ensure the minimum living standards. But after getting involved with Kalong-Kapili, there has been no looking back for him. Armed with the requisite training, confidence and support, he took to Assam Lemon, Turmeric and Areca nut cultivation along with fish and pig farming. Now, he is earning around 3.5 lakh per annum, has a comfortable house and his kids are going to a good school.
When life assailed her with a slew of challenges, it was for Kalong-Kapili to show a way out to her to overcome those hurdles, some of which were really tragic and agonizing. She lost her husband when she was carrying her daughter, and this would have crushed her mentally and emotionally for life. But that did not happen as she was shown a way to forget her sorrows and concentrate on building a future for her daughter. She became a beneficiary of Kalong-Kapili in 2008 and availed training and credit linkage. Now she is a successful fish farmer. She could give a good education to her daughter who is married and settled.
He is now a role model for rural youths. He has ushered a kind of revolution in Dimoria area with pig farming. But this has been possible only after 2010 when he became involved with Kalong-Kapili. Earlier, he was running from pillar to post to get a loan to start a pig farm, but had failed. Kalong-Kapili supported him with credit linkage of Rs 50,000 under a pig development scheme in Kamrup (Metro). Now, he is the owner of a flourishing pig farm and is supplying quality piglets to six districts in Assam.
With requisite technical guidance from Kalong-kapili, she has been able to convert her land measuring around 8-bighas into a flourishing Integrated Fish Farming zone. With finances improving, she could fulfill the aspirations of all her family members, ensuring that they could experience ‘luxury’ that can be attained through higher income. For Nilima and her family, hygienic sanitation and potable water throughout the year was kind of a luxury and a far-fetched wish. But this impossible dream became a reality with integrated fish farming. A good house now shelters her family, her dreams and her hopes.
A waiter turned fish farmer, Ranjit Rabha has proved to be one of the best students of Kalong-Kapili by learning the trade to such an extent that today he is invited as a resource person to nearby areas. His 10-bigha plot of land has been developed into an Integrated Fish Farming space. Ranjit’s living standard has improved as his income has increased, and he is the proud owner of a motor bike, the first one in his remote area. He has even built a comfortable house and has opened a hardware store. With his hard work and dedication for learning, Ranjit has been able to climb the social ladder and is now playing a leadership role in the community.
Life was full of struggles for this mother of three children. But when Kalong-Kapili introduced her village to various livelihood options including inter-cropping, rubber cultivation, horticulture etc., things changed. Under the technical guidance and support of the NGO, she undertook rubber cultivation in her plot of land measuring around 7-bighas. This initiative has made her a successful rubber cultivator. She has been able to send all her three children to good schools with residential facilities. She and her husband have been able to build a new dwelling with proper hygienic sanitation. They now also have access to potable water throughout the year.
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