Our Deliverables
Services
We Deliver the following services
Aquaculture
Pig Farming
Horticulture
Women Empowerment
Natural Farming
FPO/FPCs
Women SHG's
Capacity Building
Aquaculture Field School
CRPs
DRE
Aqua Entrepreneurs
ABOUT US
The journey so far…
It was a time to create opportunities when there appeared to be none. Seven unemployed youths of Bogibari, a village in Dimoria Block of Kamrup (Metro) District, were having a difficult time to find any secure livelihood with financial stability. They tried desperately to identify a business model involving. Then in 2007, the group decided on a different path. The youths decided to make use of their surrounding low lying areas to be developed into fish ponds. With some hope, they visited NABARD’s regional office at Guwahati seeking their guidance in the form of technical and financial support. On the advice of NABARD officials, the seven young men formed an NGO named Kalong Kapili.
What We Do?
Activities
Kalong-Kapili has expanded its activities into new spheres.
Apart from integrated fish farming, we have helped families in raising plantations, horticulture, securing agricultural credit, capacity building, health awareness, and in developing market linkages.
We have taken up programmes to enhance skill building opportunities, promote organic farming, value addition to farmer’s produce and climate change adaptation.
Kamrup Metro
Nagaon
West Karbi Anglong
Dima Hasao
Hojai
Morigaon
Since 2015, life smiled on this couple as the wheel of fortune changed. Prior to that, Jonison Boro was struggling to meet the basic needs of his family comprising his wife Jonaki Boro and three sons. His wages as a labour at a coal mine in Meghalaya was not sufficient to ensure the minimum living standards. But after getting involved with Kalong-Kapili, there has been no looking back for him. Armed with the requisite training, confidence and support, he took to Assam Lemon, Turmeric and Areca nut cultivation along with fish and pig farming. Now, he is earning around 3.5 lakh per annum, has a comfortable house and his kids are going to a good school.
When life assailed her with a slew of challenges, it was for Kalong-Kapili to show a way out to her to overcome those hurdles, some of which were really tragic and agonizing. She lost her husband when she was carrying her daughter, and this would have crushed her mentally and emotionally for life. But that did not happen as she was shown a way to forget her sorrows and concentrate on building a future for her daughter. She became a beneficiary of Kalong-Kapili in 2008 and availed training and credit linkage. Now she is a successful fish farmer. She could give a good education to her daughter who is married and settled.
He is now a role model for rural youths. He has ushered a kind of revolution in Dimoria area with pig farming. But this has been possible only after 2010 when he became involved with Kalong-Kapili. Earlier, he was running from pillar to post to get a loan to start a pig farm, but had failed. Kalong-Kapili supported him with credit linkage of Rs 50,000 under a pig development scheme in Kamrup (Metro). Now, he is the owner of a flourishing pig farm and is supplying quality piglets to six districts in Assam.
With requisite technical guidance from Kalong-kapili, she has been able to convert her land measuring around 8-bighas into a flourishing Integrated Fish Farming zone. With finances improving, she could fulfill the aspirations of all her family members, ensuring that they could experience ‘luxury’ that can be attained through higher income. For Nilima and her family, hygienic sanitation and potable water throughout the year was kind of a luxury and a far-fetched wish. But this impossible dream became a reality with integrated fish farming. A good house now shelters her family, her dreams and her hopes.
A waiter turned fish farmer, Ranjit Rabha has proved to be one of the best students of Kalong-Kapili by learning the trade to such an extent that today he is invited as a resource person to nearby areas. His 10-bigha plot of land has been developed into an Integrated Fish Farming space. Ranjit’s living standard has improved as his income has increased, and he is the proud owner of a motor bike, the first one in his remote area. He has even built a comfortable house and has opened a hardware store. With his hard work and dedication for learning, Ranjit has been able to climb the social ladder and is now playing a leadership role in the community.
Life was full of struggles for this mother of three children. But when Kalong-Kapili introduced her village to various livelihood options including inter-cropping, rubber cultivation, horticulture etc., things changed. Under the technical guidance and support of the NGO, she undertook rubber cultivation in her plot of land measuring around 7-bighas. This initiative has made her a successful rubber cultivator. She has been able to send all her three children to good schools with residential facilities. She and her husband have been able to build a new dwelling with proper hygienic sanitation. They now also have access to potable water throughout the year.
Reach Out To Us
Get to know our farmers and experience their happiness that flows spontaneously with every new change that promises to take care of their community and their basic needs.
By extending a helping hand, you become the harbinger of a green world, and ensure a solid foundation to our efforts to enrich rural life, bring smiles to more farmers, and boost sustainable livelihood methods that ensures a breathing space for nature and man.
You can always be a part of our journey.
For more info, write to us at support@kalongkapili.org
Our Extended Area of Service
Integrated Aquaculture Centre
We have developed an Integrated Aquaculture Centre (IAC) at Bagibari village where we have our Head Office under Kamrup Metro District of Assam. The features of the centre are 1. Innovative fisheries programme With Database integration, 2. Training of farmers with hostel facilities for Integrated Aquaculture. 3. Laboratory and Internet facilities for fish farmers. 4. Issues related to fish pond health card. 5. Conceptualization of Aqua tourism.
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Climate Smart Fisheries Project
In environmental terms it had deeper implications. The ground water was getting recharged due to the creation of large ponds.
Our Events
A Team from WorldFish Visits Aqua Tech Park of Kalong-Kapili
Today, we had the distinct honour of welcoming a distinguished team from WorldFish to the Aqua Tech Park of Kalong-Kapili.
We were delighted to host Dr. Marleen Schutter, PhD, Scientist & Team Lead – Governance and Policy, and Dr. S. K. Dubey from WorldFish, along with key officials from other stakeholder organisations.
During the visit, the delegation toured the entire Aqua Tech Park facility, interacted with our team, and learned about our ongoing initiatives, infrastructure, innovations, and field interventions. We are pleased that the team appreciated our efforts towards promoting sustainable, modern and climate-resilient aquaculture.
The visit marks an encouraging step towards building a strong collaborative partnership with WorldFish to promote innovation, empower farming communities, and contribute to strengthening the aquaculture sector across Northeast India.
We look forward to exploring meaningful opportunities for collaboration and creating greater impact for farmers and communities. 🚀💡
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🌱🐟 A Day of Learning, Collaboration & Sustainable Aquaculture! 🐟🌱
we were delighted to welcome a team of Master Trainers from our partner organisation, SELCO Foundation, to the Aqua Tech Park of Kalong Kapili for a one-day training-cum-exposure visit on Sustainable, Modern and Climate Resilient Aquaculture Practices on 26 September, 2026.
The visit provided an opportunity for knowledge exchange, practical learning and meaningful discussions around innovative, sustainable and climate-resilient approaches to aquaculture.
We are especially honoured to welcome Dr.K.Krishnamurthy ,Fisheries Consultant, SELCO Foundation, along with the entire team. His valuable insights and experience added immense value to the learning and interaction.
The programme was graced by the presence of Mr. Jyotish Talukdar, Director, Kalong-Kapili, and Mr. Binay Kumar Das, Deputy Director, Kalong-Kapili, along with Executives, Fisheries Technical Expert, Staffs of Kalong-Kapili. Their presence and active participation contributed to making the training-cum-exposure visit an enriching platform for knowledge sharing, interaction and collaboration.
We look forward to strengthening this partnership and working together towards promoting sustainable, inclusive and innovative aquaculture practices for farming communities. 🤝🌾🐟
🎉 Kalong-Kapili Celebrates 19th Foundation Day at Aqua Tech Park.
On 24 September 2026, Kalong-Kapili celebrated its 19th Foundation Day at Aqua Tech Park, inspiring students to help shape the future of sustainable and climate-resilient aquaculture.
The special programme focused on fish conservation, responsible fisheries management, sustainable aquaculture, livelihoods and aqua-entrepreneurship.
The programme brought together students, educators, fisheries professionals and stakeholders to promote awareness of aquatic ecosystems, indigenous fish species and sustainable aquaculture practices.
Over 19 years of dedicated service, Kalong-Kapili has supported more than one lakh families and empowered over 60,000 women and youth through skill development and capacity building.
On this special occasion, we express our heartfelt gratitude to all farmers, students, researchers, partners, professionals, stakeholders and well-wishers whose trust, guidance and support have shaped our journey.
The dignitaries were present Shri Hahiram Das, retired subject teacher of Bagibari High School, Shri Harichandra Baishya, Head Master of Bagibari High School, Shri Jyotish Talukdar, Director of Kalong-Kapili, Shri Binay Kumar Das, Deputy Director along with Executives and staffs of Kalong-Kapili, students and Farmers were also present.
The journey continues—with renewed commitment towards sustainable aquaculture, empowered communities and a stronger fisheries sector. 🌱🐟
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Knowledge, Experience and Empathy
Our
Expertise
Explore, create and sustain livelihood opportunities through scientific pisciculture, agriculture and allied activities, climate change adaptation, along with skill building.
Our Success Stories
Since 2015, life smiled on this couple as the wheel of fortune changed. Prior to that, Jonison Boro was struggling to meet the basic needs of his family comprising his wife Jonaki Boro and three sons. His wages as a labour at a coal mine in Meghalaya was not sufficient to ensure the minimum living standards. But after getting involved with Kalong-Kapili, there has been no looking back for him. Armed with the requisite training, confidence and support, he took to Assam Lemon, Turmeric and Areca nut cultivation along with fish and pig farming. Now, he is earning around 3.5 lakh per annum, has a comfortable house and his kids are going to a good school.
When life assailed her with a slew of challenges, it was for Kalong-Kapili to show a way out to her to overcome those hurdles, some of which were really tragic and agonizing. She lost her husband when she was carrying her daughter, and this would have crushed her mentally and emotionally for life. But that did not happen as she was shown a way to forget her sorrows and concentrate on building a future for her daughter. She became a beneficiary of Kalong-Kapili in 2008 and availed training and credit linkage. Now she is a successful fish farmer. She could give a good education to her daughter who is married and settled.
He is now a role model for rural youths. He has ushered a kind of revolution in Dimoria area with pig farming. But this has been possible only after 2010 when he became involved with Kalong-Kapili. Earlier, he was running from pillar to post to get a loan to start a pig farm, but had failed. Kalong-Kapili supported him with credit linkage of Rs 50,000 under a pig development scheme in Kamrup (Metro). Now, he is the owner of a flourishing pig farm and is supplying quality piglets to six districts in Assam.
With requisite technical guidance from Kalong-kapili, she has been able to convert her land measuring around 8-bighas into a flourishing Integrated Fish Farming zone. With finances improving, she could fulfill the aspirations of all her family members, ensuring that they could experience ‘luxury’ that can be attained through higher income. For Nilima and her family, hygienic sanitation and potable water throughout the year was kind of a luxury and a far-fetched wish. But this impossible dream became a reality with integrated fish farming. A good house now shelters her family, her dreams and her hopes.
A waiter turned fish farmer, Ranjit Rabha has proved to be one of the best students of Kalong-Kapili by learning the trade to such an extent that today he is invited as a resource person to nearby areas. His 10-bigha plot of land has been developed into an Integrated Fish Farming space. Ranjit’s living standard has improved as his income has increased, and he is the proud owner of a motor bike, the first one in his remote area. He has even built a comfortable house and has opened a hardware store. With his hard work and dedication for learning, Ranjit has been able to climb the social ladder and is now playing a leadership role in the community.
Life was full of struggles for this mother of three children. But when Kalong-Kapili introduced her village to various livelihood options including inter-cropping, rubber cultivation, horticulture etc., things changed. Under the technical guidance and support of the NGO, she undertook rubber cultivation in her plot of land measuring around 7-bighas. This initiative has made her a successful rubber cultivator. She has been able to send all her three children to good schools with residential facilities. She and her husband have been able to build a new dwelling with proper hygienic sanitation. They now also have access to potable water throughout the year.
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