News and Events
Heartiest Congratulations to NABARD on its 45th Foundation Day
We are very much thankful to NABARD for supporting the implementation of flagship programmes like Aqua Tech Park, TRIBES, JIVA, Solar-based DRE projects in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya . These projects are game changers in the lives of many rural communities.
From Team Kalong Kapili
Community-Led Development | National Fish Farmers Day 2026
Today, on National Fish Farmers Day, the Kalong-Kapili family proudly celebrated this special occasion at Aqua Tech Park, Bagibari, Sonapur, Kamrup Metro, Assam.
For the past 18 years, Kalong-Kapili has been dedicated to strengthening the aquaculture sector across Assam and the entire North East India, empowering communities through sustainable livelihoods, innovation, and knowledge-driven interventions.
To mark this year’s celebration, we distributed quality fish seeds and fish feed to community ponds, reaffirming our commitment to promoting community-led aquaculture development. By encouraging collective ownership and participation, we aim to build a stronger, more resilient, and self-sustaining aquaculture ecosystem.
We firmly believe that aquaculture holds immense potential to transform rural livelihoods, improve nutritional security, and generate sustainable income. When communities lead the process, development becomes more inclusive, resilient, and lasting.
Together, let us build a future where every pond becomes a source of prosperity, every farmer becomes an entrepreneur, and every community becomes a custodian of sustainable aquaculture.
#NationalFishFarmersDay #CommunityLedDevelopment #Aquaculture #SustainableLivelihoods #FishFarmers #AquaTechPark #KalongKapili #NorthEastIndia #Assam #BlueEconomy #SustainableDevelopment
🌾🐟 Exciting News from Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya! 🐟🌾
Today marks a major milestone for integrated aquaculture farming in Meghalaya! The Tribal Resilience Initiative for Building Environmentally Sustainable Livelihoods (TRIBES) was officially launched on 15 June 2026 for the Marngar Cluster in Umling Block, Ri-Bhoi District. The project was supported by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development ( NABARD) Meghalaya Regional Office and implemented by Kalong-Kapili and set to transform livelihoods across the region. 🚀
📋 Key Activities & Project Highlights:
🐟 Integrated Aquaculture for 200+ Farmers: More than 200 farmers from 16 villages will adopt smart, eco-friendly climate resilient fish farming, nutrition garden and horticulture practices, enhancing local food security and sustainable livelihoods following agroecological approaches.
📚 Training & Capacity Building: Farmers will receive hands-on training in technical skills, modern farm management, and financial literacy to ensure long-term self-reliance.
👩🌾 Women’s Empowerment: The project places a strong emphasis on empowering women farmers through equal access to resources, training, and leadership opportunities.
🌱 Soil Conservation Measures: Horticultural crops such as arecanut, pineapple, and maize will be planted along pond dykes to reduce soil erosion and strengthen environmental sustainability.
💧 Smart Water Resource Management: Nutrient-rich pond water will be recycled for irrigating surrounding crops, promoting efficient resource utilization and a balanced ecosystem.
🎁 Phase-I Input Distribution: Today, 100 beneficiary farmers received essential inputs, including fish seed fingerlings, fish feed, lime, organic fertilizers, and horticultural saplings.
The dignitaries were present the Honorable MLA, Nongpoh Constituency Mr. Mayralborn Syiem, Ms. J. R. Blah, GM/OIC, NABARD Meghalaya; Mr. M. Dhakar, DDM, Ri-Bhoi NABARD; Mr. S Warbah, LDM, Ri-Bhoi District; Mr. C. Nongrum, Programme Manager, O/o Superintendent of Fisheries, Ri-Bhoi District, and his team from Department of Fisheries, Govt. of Meghalaya; Mr. Jyotish Talukdar, DIrector, Kalong-Kapili ; Mr, Binay Kumar Das, Deputy Director, Kalong Kapili and the dedicated team of Kalong-Kapili for making this launch a massive success.
A true sustainability is achieved when institutional support meets community commitment. Together, let us transform the Marngar Cluster into a model hub of integrated aquaculture and sustainable agriculture for Meghalaya. ⛰️💪
#TRIBES #NABARD #Meghalaya #RiBhoi #Aquaculture #IntegratedFarming #SustainableLivelihoods #WomenEmpowerment #KalongKapili #FishFarming #RuralDevelopment #Agroecology #AtmanirbharBharat
Thank you, Honourable Cabinet Minister for Agriculture, Irrigation and Parliamentary Affairs, Shri jt Pijush Hazarika sir for your kind words and encouragement for Kalong-Kapili.
Your continued support for sustainable development in the agriculture and aquaculture sectors will undoubtedly create a positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of the people of Assam.
Today, the Hon’ble Cabinet Minister, Government of Assam in charge of Agriculture, Irrigation & Parliamentary Affairs Sjt Pijush Hazarika visited the Aqua Tech Park of Kalong-Kapili, India’s first Aqua Tech Park at Bagibari Sonapur, Assam.
He expressed his appreciation for the innovative initiatives undertaken by Kalong-Kapili in promoting sustainable and modern aquaculture among women, youth, and grassroots farmers.
During his visit, he encouraged youth and women to explore the opportunities offered by the Aqua Tech Park of Kalong-Kapili and take up aquaculture and agriculture as sustainable income-generating livelihoods.
The Hon’ble Minister was accompanied by Dr Tapan Das, the Honourable MLA of Dispur Constituency, Shri Aditya Bikram Yadav IAS, Additional Secretary Shri Gopal Chetry, Deputy Secretary and Shri Sanjeev Kumar Sarma, Chief Engineer of the Irrigation Department, Government of Assam.
🌍 World Environment Day 2026 Celebration 🌱
In observance of World Environment Day 2026, and embracing this year’s theme, “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.”, Kalong-Kapili organized two awareness programmes—one with farmers under the JIVA Project at Borbeel Cluster, Nagaon, and another with students at Bagibari High School—highlighting the importance of nature-based solutions for climate action and a sustainable future.
Key Highlights:
🌿 Distribution of 400 neem saplings among JIVA Project farmers in Borbeel Cluster, Nagaon to promote nature-based solutions.
🍎 Distribution of 100 indigenous fruit plant saplings among students to promote nutrition and environmental awareness.
👨🌾👩🎓 Participation of more than 500 farmers and students across the two programmes.
The programme was attended by Shri Rajendra Perna, DDM, NABARD, Nagaon; Shri Kanak Pathak, Executive, Kalong-Kapili; Shri Oinam Naresh Khuman, Project Manager Kalong-Kapili; other staff of Kalong-Kapili; farmers of the JIVA Project and Shri Harichandra Baishya, Headmaster (incharge), Bagibari High School; Shri Prabhat Talukdar, Executive, Kalong-Kapili; and Shri Pradip Das, Secretary Bagibari Gaon Sangathan Samitee; and the teachers and students of Bagibari High School.
🌳🌿 Together, let us nurture nature and work towards a healthier planet for future generations. 🌿🌳