A progressive fish farmer from Manipur, Salam Rohendro Singh, has distinguished himself through significant achievements in fisheries and aquaculture, earning numerous awards at both state and national levels. Located in Laphupat Tera Mayai Leika, he actively promotes scientific fish farming and sustainable aquaculture practices, seeking to enhance his technical expertise through various training programs facilitated by the Manipur Fisheries Department and National Research Institutions.
In June 2014, he completed a five-day Short-Term Course on Fish Farming Technology organized by the District Fishery Office of Imphal West, where he gained practical skills in pond preparation, fish seed management, feeding practices, and modern aquaculture techniques. Subsequently, in June 2017, he participated in a three-day Skill Development Training on Wetland Management, hosted by the Department of Fisheries in collaboration with the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB). This training emphasized sustainable wetland management and aimed to boost fish production, featuring insights from experts from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Imphal West.
Currently, Rohendro manages a fish farming unit covering approximately 0.5 hectares, showcasing modern fish culture techniques that serve as a model for other farmers considering scientific aquaculture methods. His dedication and innovative approaches have earned him several prestigious accolades: the First Prize in the Fish Fair-cum-Fish Crop Competition on November 5, 2021, organized by the Department of Fisheries, Manipur; the Best Progressive Fish Farmer Award on July 11, 2022, during the 22nd National Fish Farmers’ Day, coordinated by the ICAR Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research; and the Haricharan Das Memorial Best Progressive Farmer Award in December 2022, presented by the North-East Society for Fisheries and Aquaculture at the International Conference on Responsible Aquaculture and Sustainable Fisheries Interact 2022.
In addition, he received the Innovative Farmer Award during the Krishi Kumbha Mela in January 2023 and the IARI Innovative Farmer Award 2026 at ICAR, New Delhi, recognizing his contributions to agriculture and aquaculture. His influence extends beyond his farm as he has been invited as a guest speaker on multiple occasions, sharing his experiences with fellow farmers and agricultural stakeholders on March 7, 2023, December 23, 2023, October 25, 2024, and November 18, 2025.
Rohendro’s relentless efforts and notable accomplishments have established him as a role model for aspiring fish farmers and have greatly contributed to promoting sustainable fisheries development in Manipur.
