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Agriculture
Sikkim Teacher Wins RISE Award After Switching to Trout Farming During Sabbatical
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 29 Sep 2026, 06:47 AM
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A teacher from Sribadam took a sabbatical to start trout farming and emerged victorious at the Sikkim RISE competition.
A teacher from Sribadam School in Sikkim decided to take a sabbatical leave to pursue an alternative livelihood. During the break, he began trout farming in a local pond.
The venture proved successful, with the trout thriving in the cool Himalayan waters. The teacher documented his progress and shared insights on sustainable aquaculture.
His efforts were recognized at the annual Sikkim RISE (Regional Innovation and Sustainable Enterprise) competition, where he won the top prize for best innovation in agriculture.
The award highlights the growing trend of educators engaging in practical farming projects and showcases the potential of trout farming as a viable income source in the region.
The venture proved successful, with the trout thriving in the cool Himalayan waters. The teacher documented his progress and shared insights on sustainable aquaculture.
His efforts were recognized at the annual Sikkim RISE (Regional Innovation and Sustainable Enterprise) competition, where he won the top prize for best innovation in agriculture.
The award highlights the growing trend of educators engaging in practical farming projects and showcases the potential of trout farming as a viable income source in the region.