Accomplishments
Achievements of Kalong-Kapili
- Brand Ambassador of Department of Fisheries, Govt. of Assam.
- GIZ made a documentary on Kalong Kapili through UPNRM programme and it was telecast throughout the world.
- Kalong-Kapili was invited to visit Germany twice and Vietnam for knowledge sharing programme by GIZ.
- Tie up with Assam Administrative Staff College.
- Best NGO award received from Government of Assam; ICAR-CIFA; CAU, Imphal; NABARD and Department of Fisheries, Govt of Assam.
- Best Society Award of the Country from Govt. of India on 21st November, 2021 at World Fisheries Day National Celebration.
- Nominated as board member of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India.
- GIZ made a documentary on Kalong Kapili through UPNRM programme and it was telecast throughout the world.
- Kalong-Kapili was invited to visit Germany twice and Vietnam for knowledge sharing programme by GIZ.
- Tie up with Assam Administrative Staff College.
- Best Society Award of the Country from Govt. of India on 21 st November, 2021 at World Fisheries Day National Celebration.
- Nominated as board member of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) by Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Govt. of India.
- 16 years of experienced in the field of Sustainable Aquaculture and Climate Resilient Aquaculture Models and Natural Farming.
- Started Aquaculture Field School since 2021 recognized by ICAR- CIFA, first of its kind in North East region.
- Breeding unit under network hatchery recognised by NFDB.
- Successful implementation of all recent advances made in the aquaculture sector at the beneficiary level with improved package of practices.
- Experienced in farmers institutional development & community empowerment.
- Fruitful ties with GIZ, NABARD, ICAR- CIFA, NFDB, Dept. of Fisheries, Dept. of Agriculture, Dept. of Horticulture, Dept. of Animal Husbandry, APART, World Fish, CIFRI, College of Fisheries and College of Veterinary Science (AAU) and Banks etc.
Strengths of Kalong-Kapili
- 16 years of experience in the field of Sustainable Aquaculture and Climate Resilient Aquaculture Models and Natural Farming.
- Started Aquaculture Field School since 2021 recognized by ICAR- CIFA, first of its kind in North East region.
- Breeding unit under network hatchery recognised by NFDB.
- Successful implementation of all recent advances made in the aquaculture sector at the beneficiary level with improved package of practices.
- Experienced in farmers institutional development & community empowerment.
- Fruitful ties with GIZ, NABARD, ICAR- CIFA, NFDB, Dept. of Fisheries, Dept. of Agriculture, Dept. of Horticulture, Dept. of Animal Husbandry, APART, World Fish, CIFRI, College of Fisheries and College of Veterinary Science (AAU) and Banks etc,.
Received individual awards which includes :
- The Best Fish Farmer Award 2018 by the College of Fisheries, CAU (I), Lembucherra, Tripura for contributing towards augmenting fish production in Assam.
- Dimoria Gaurab award 2023 received for popularising blue revolution in the state of Assam.
- North East Gaurab award received in2023 for Sustainable Development through Innovative and Integrated Aquaculture.
- Received certificate of Appreciation from Assam union of Working journalists for popularising blue revolutions in Assam.
- Certificate of Appreciation presented from Bharatiya Kisan Sangh Assam, India for encouraging and motivating farmers to adopt fish farming.
- Participate as a Key note speaker in Nature-Based Solutions and Climate Change organized by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
- Invited as a speaker on the session “Aspiration for North East Region of India through CSR” by FICCI, govt. Of India.
Received some award on behalf of Kalong-Kapili which includes
- Received best award for enhancing fish farm productivity and providing leadership to the farming community on 10th July, 2012 on the occasion of National Fish Farmer’s Day by ICAR-CIFA.
- Received best award from former Finance Minister and presently the Chief Minister of Assam Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma in 2017.
- Received best award from Agriculture Minister of Assam Atul Bora in 2018.
- Received best award from the Fishery Minister of Assam Parimal Suklabadya in 2019.
- Received best award for Successful adoption of ICAR-CIFA technology for enhancing fish production, productivity and providing leadership to farming community on 19th of February 2019 from ICAR-CIFA.
- Received Best NGO award from NABARD in 2020.
- Received Best Society Award across the country on November 21, 2021 from Central Minister of Fisheries, Dairy and Animal Husbandry Govt. of India Parshottam Rupala for popularising Innovative and Sustainable Aquaculture Model across the Country.
Significance Achievement towards the Nation: A noble and holistic approach
- Knowledge dissemination on Aquaculture through Aquaculture Field School.
- Developed innovative, integrated, sustainable and eco friendly Aquaculture Model.
- Pioneer for introducing of Jayanti Rohu & Improved Catla in Assam.
- Producing quality fish seeds for the fish farmers.
- Popularise sustainable Aquaculture among youth and women in India
- Popularize Sustainable Aquaculture in the state of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Odisha and Bihar.
- Community Resource Person ( CRPs) is the first such type of concept in aquaculture sector in India.
- Aqua Entrepreneur is the first such type of concept in aquaculture sector in India.