(MENAFN- IANS) Lucknow, April 21 (IANS) Women farmers in rural Uttar Pradesh, where traditional agriculture is the primary source of income, are now integrating fish farming into their conventional crop cultivation.

This is made possible by ‘Aqua Schools,’ a novel initiative from Transform Rural India (TRI) aimed at empowering women farmers.

According to an official release, through these ‘Aqua Schools,’ TRI’s main goal is to revolutionise fish farming practices, enhance productivity within the region, and promote aquaculture.

The initiative also includes comprehensive capacity-building programs, where women farmers receive ponds and technical support from TRI facilitators. Subsequent training in aqua schools equips them with the necessary skills in fisheries management.