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Present study was undertaken in Champawat district of Uttarakhand to evaluate the impact of training programs and on-farm demonstrations conducted during 2005 to 2020 in promoting scientific aquaculture among smallholder farmers. A comparative analysis of baseline (2005) and endline (2020) data from 90 farmers assessed changes in knowledge, adoption, and economic outcomes. Results showed significant improvements in farmers’ knowledge levels, adoption of scientific practices, and fish productivity and income in intervention ponds compared to non-intervention ones. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and percent change methods. Mean knowledge scores across all key areas of aquaculture increased notably between 2005 and 2020. The proportion of farmers in higher knowledge categories rose substantially, while fish farming activities expanded with a 295% increase in active farmers and a 344% rise in net profit per 100 m². Technological demonstrations revealed that integrated models, particularly fish-poultry farming, delivered the highest productivity and income, highlighting the effectiveness of scientific and integrated aquaculture practices in enhancing rural livelihoods.
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