A Fisherman’s Tale: How One Man is Transforming Lives in Jharkhand

Om Prakash Sahu’s story of transformation has inspired many. Leaving the path of violence, he has become a successful fish farmer. His efforts have not only improved his economic standing but have also created employment opportunities for others. Sahu’s success, backed by the ‘Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana’, has spurred a ‘Matsya Kranti’ in the region, prompting over 150 families in the Basia area of Gumla, who once embraced violence, to choose a life of fish farming. They are now earning a substantial income and building a better future. Sahu’s annual income from fish farming exceeds 7 lakh rupees, demonstrating the viability of aquaculture as a path to prosperity.