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Agriculture
Soreng in Sikkim Becomes India's First Organic Fisheries Cluster
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🗓 02 Nov 2026, 11:46 PM
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The town of Soreng in Sikkim has been designated as India's inaugural organic fisheries cluster, marking a milestone for sustainable aquaculture.
Soreng, a small town in the western district of Gyalshing, Sikkim, has officially been recognised as the country's first organic fisheries cluster. The designation follows a state‑led initiative to promote chemical‑free fish farming and align with Sikkim's broader organic agriculture policy.
The cluster aims to certify local fish farms under organic standards, ensuring that feed, water quality and handling practices meet stringent ecological criteria. By eliminating synthetic inputs, the project seeks to protect the region's pristine rivers and biodiversity while offering premium, chemical‑free fish to consumers.
Authorities anticipate that the organic fisheries model will boost farmer incomes, create niche market opportunities, and serve as a replicable blueprint for other hilly states seeking sustainable livelihood options.
The cluster aims to certify local fish farms under organic standards, ensuring that feed, water quality and handling practices meet stringent ecological criteria. By eliminating synthetic inputs, the project seeks to protect the region's pristine rivers and biodiversity while offering premium, chemical‑free fish to consumers.
Authorities anticipate that the organic fisheries model will boost farmer incomes, create niche market opportunities, and serve as a replicable blueprint for other hilly states seeking sustainable livelihood options.