Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Mohali, developed the ‘Aquaponics facility’ for aquaponic cultivation of plants.
Aquaponics :
- Aquaponics, a technique that marries horticulture and aquaculture, helps the farmer raise fishes while he also grows plants.
- It is a form of agriculture that combines raising fish in tanks (recirculating aquaculture) with soilless plant culture (hydroponics).
- It is an emerging technique in which both fishes, as well as the plants, are grown in an integrated manner.
- It is a sustainable method of raising both fish and vegetables
- It is popular with individuals, entrepreneurs, educators, missions and governments.
About:
- The state-of-the-art facility is the first of its kind in the region which is equipped with advanced sensors for monitoring and automated controls.
- It has been developed with funding support from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
- The process is completely organic, increases the productivity of the given land, saves water and also augments the farmers’ income.
- The technology has been developed and suitable protocols have been evolved for scientists and farmers.
