GAVL - Integrated Fishery and Poultry Project

This Project was funded by SBI Foundation, Godrej and Development Alternatives. The GAVL-IFPE (Integrated Fishery and Poultry Enterprises) project facilitated the establishment of 631 integrated enterprises, with a focus on identifying local enterprises. Additionally, 40 ancillary enterprises were set up in Bhadohi, Chandauli, and Mirzapur districts of Uttar Pradesh. Evaluating the integrated enterprise model, notable progress has been observed in the formation of peer-to-peer linkages, which has contributed to the enhancement of the entrepreneurial ecosystem within the local communities.

The project has been successful in improving the livelihoods of small-scale farmers, particularly women and marginalized communities, by providing them with training and resources to start their own integrated fishery and poultry units. In addition, the project has helped to reduce the dependence of farmers on traditional agricultural practices, which are often vulnerable to climate change and unpredictable weather patterns. Overall, the Integrated Fishery and Poultry Project in Uttar Pradesh serves as an excellent example of how sustainable and innovative farming practices can be used to boost local economies and improve the lives of rural communities.