Acharya Nagarjuna University (ANU) Department of Sociology & Social Work offers courses and research in: rural and agricultural development, sociology of education and religion, organization studies and development, human resource management, human resource development, participative management, industrial relations, and labour welfare and social security.

The Agriculture and Social Development Society (ASDS)aims to address poverty, exploitation due to caste and class systems, discrimination, and human rights violations by organizing Adivasi (tribal) groups who are fighting against these issues, developing them as social capital, and establishing a community-based organization.

AIC’s Shrimp Crop Insurance Scheme is one of India’s first formally institutionalised shrimp-insurance products, developed with technical assistance from ICAR-CIBA under PMMSY/NFDB. The scheme covers seed and post-larval mortality, mass mortality during grow-out, major viral and bacterial outbreaks, water-quality failures such as ammonia toxicity and plankton crash, and extreme weather events common in coastal shrimp regions. Although AIC’s official release does not publish fixed premium rates, CIBA’s technical discussions reference typical shrimp-insurance premiums in the 2–3% range of the sum insured under government-backed models. Farmers can receive government premium incentives, increasing overall affordability.

All India Shrimp Hatchery Association (AISHA) is a key Indian industry body representing shrimp hatcheries, focused on fostering collaboration, promoting knowledge exchange, and driving sustainable growth in India’s shrimp aquaculture sector through events and advocacy.

The Andhra Pradesh Aquaculture Development Authority (APSADA) is the state authority responsible for regulating, promoting, and developing aquaculture and its business operations in Andhra Pradesh. APSADA aims to streamline licensing, simplify procedures, and support farmers through initiatives like providing cultivation certificates for accessing government schemes and expanding areas for mariculture and cage culture.

The Andhra Pradesh Labor Department isa government body responsible for implementing labor laws, protecting workers’ rights, and ensuring fair and safe working conditions. The department is headed by theMinister of Labour, with a hierarchical structure of officials at the state and district levels.

The Andhra Pradesh Labour Welfare Board (APLWB) isa state-level body established under theAndhra Pradesh Labour Welfare Fund Act, 1987, to finance and conduct activities for the welfare of laborers in the state. It is funded by contributions from employers and employees, and it uses this fund to provide various benefits like medical assistance, scholarships for workers’ children, and financial aid during times of need.

The Andhra Pradesh State Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture isresponsible for promoting and developing the state’s fisheries and aquaculture sectors, including providing resources for fish production, managing inland and marine fisheries, providing technical support, and implementing welfare schemes for fishers.

The Andhra Pradesh Vyavasaya Vruthidarula Union (APVVU) is a state-level union representing rural and coastal workers, including fisherfolk and aquaculture laborers. APVVU focuses on:
working to protect livelihoods, fair wages, and social security in the aquaculture sector,
promoting sustainable and equitable coastal resource use,
advocating women’s participation and rights in fisheries and shrimp farming, and
engaging with the government on policies affecting coastal and aquaculture communities.

Since its establishment in 1926, Andhra University follows its noble vision and mission as inscribed in the logo, “ThejasvinaVadhitamastu,” which means, “May the Divine Light Illuminate Our Studies.” In collaboration with the Avanti Foundation, Andhra University runs the AU-Avanti Aquaculture Skill Development Centre.

Aqua Exchange provides full-stack services to aquaculture farmers through affordable IoT solutions to reduce crop expenses, crop finance, input procurement, and harvest facilitation.

ASK Training & Learning (ASK T&L) provides capacity-building support to NGOs, conducts research and evaluations, and strengthen human rights and compliance management system in business supply chain

ASSIST works with rural communities and underprivileged members to co-create and implement a comprehensive community development strategy to break the cycle of poverty in rural areas through the process of socio-educational development, infrastructure development, and economic development.

Athena Infonomics is an impact solutions group that applies social science research, data analytics, and technology to advance global development. Athena combines social science research methods and ICT tools to advance policies, processes, and programs that empower communities with data while supporting sustainable and equitable outcomes.

Avanti Foundation is a charitable trust established by Avanti Group companies to implement their corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives. The foundation focuses on improving education, health, livelihoods, and infrastructure, particularly in rural areas. They work in areas like education, health, women’s empowerment, vocational training, environment conservation, infrastructure development, and sports.

The Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA) is a scientific research institute in India, with a focus on modernizing and developing sustainable brackishwater aquaculture to provide food, nutritional security, employment, economic well-being and societal development.

The ICAR – Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) set up in 1957 is the only national center in the country where research in all disciplines relating to fishing and fish processing is undertaken.The institute functions with the following mandate: basic and strategic research in fishing and processing, design and develop energy efficient fishing systems for responsible fishing and sustainable management, development of implements and machinery for fishing and fish processing, and human resource Development through training, education and extension.

Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA) is India’s premier institute for freshwater aquaculture research under ICAR. CIFA focuses on sustainable and diversified aquaculture to boost productivity and farmer income, and aims to make aquaculture eco-friendly, profitable, and globally competitive.

Centre for Migration and Inclusive Development (CMID) is an independent non-profit that advocates for and promotes social inclusion of migrants in India. Our priorities include designing, piloting and implementing programmes for mainstreaming as well as improving the quality of life of migrants. CMID’s work also includes technical support in the formulation, refinement and implementation of strategies, policies and programmes that promote inclusive and sustainable development, in collaboration with diverse state and non-state actors.

CITU represents workers across various sectors, advocating for labor rights, social justice, and the economic and social interests of the working class. CITU is affiliated with the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) and the Communist Party of India.

The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) oversees and guides coastal aquaculture activities in India. It has the authority to create regulations regarding constructing and operating aquaculture units in coastal areas. The CAA plays a crucial role in registering aquaculture farms and hatcheries and conducting inspections to evaluate their environmental impact.

Confederation of Free Trade Unions of India (C.F.T.U.I.) is an umbrella organization of trade unions, trade federations, associations, societies and other organizations of India, dedicated towards welfare and development of the society in general and workers in particular.

Dakshin Foundation is an NGO based in Bengaluru, focused on coastal and marine sustainability. It promotes responsible fisheries and aquaculture linked with community welfare, works with coastal communities on governance, data, and livelihood management, and integrates environmental conservation with social and economic resilience.

The Department is responsible for matters relating to formulation of policies and schemes pertaining to development of Inland, Marine and Coastal Fisheries and Fishery Institutes including its four subordinate institutions and one autonomous body and one regularly authority. The Department advises the State Governments /Union Territories (UTs) in formulation of policies and programmes in the field of fisheries.

Devi is the leading exporter of shrimp from India, having vertically integrated infrastructure with own shrimp processing, farms, hatchery, feed mills and direct Distribution to customers.

Essmart has been working in rural India for over a decade, improving
livelihoods through a multi-pronged approach including: last-mile distribution, training & support for farmers via FPOs, and market research.

Farm-Ocean Technologies offer hands-on training and services directly at operational shrimp farms in Andhra Pradesh. These workshops cater to entrepreneurs and farm supervisors seeking real-time experience in pond management, aeration, disease control, and feeding practices.

In line with the One United Nations (UN) agenda, FAO’s new Country Programming Framework (CPF) 2023–2027 aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) India (2023–2027) strategic priorities and outcomes, which are sustainable agreculture production, food and nutrition security, climate resilience and sustainable natural resource management, and inclusive gender-responsive agrifood governance and promotion of private sector investment.

The Gates Foundation supports sustainable and inclusive food systems, including aquaculture, to enhance the livelihoods of smallholder farmers.
The foundation’s work includes:
partnering with organisations like FutureFish to promote innovative, climate-smart aquaculture in Asia and India,
focusing on digital tools, technology, and research to enhance aquaculture productivity and efficiency,
promoting sustainable practices and market access for small-scale fish and shrimp farmers, and
Being a part of a broader mission to strengthen agriculture, nutrition, and food security through science-driven solutions.

The Government of Andhra Pradesh, abbreviated as GoAP, is the state government and the administrative body responsible for the governance of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.

Green Climate is an NGO in Visakhapatnam focused on environmental conservation. They have launched an initiative to plant 50 lakh saplings in the city, aiming to increase green cover and generate oxygen. The NGO has already planted trees at SFS School in Seethammadhara as part of this effort.

Inclusion Economics is a policy-engaged research initiative that aims to enable more inclusive and equitable economies and societies. The India Centre focuses its research on on gender-inclusive opportunities, environmental justice, and governance and social protection.

The Council is the apex body for coordinating, guiding, and managing research and education in agriculture, including horticulture, fisheries, and animal sciences, in the entire country. The ICAR has played a pioneering role in ushering in the green revolution and subsequent developments in agriculture in India through its research and technology development, and making a visible impact on the national food and nutritional security.

Living Landscapes fosters collaborative efforts among individuals, organisations, and initiatives to address the linked challenges of rural livelihoods and environmental governance. Living Landscapes works with innovative ideas, initiatives, and programmes to facilitate transformative changes that centre the ecological health of landscapes and amplify the voices of rural communities, with a particular focus on women and marginalised sections.

Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) is the nodal agency for the holistic development of seafood industry in India to realise its full export potential as a nodal agency. Based on the recommendations of MPEDA, Government of India notified new standards for fishing vessels, storage premises, processing plants and conveyances. MPEDA’s focus is mainly on Market Promotion, Capture Fisheries, Culture Fisheries, Processing Infrastructure & Value addition, Quality Control, Research and Development.

TheMinistry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfareis a branch of theGovernment of Indiaand the apex body for formulation and administration of the rules and regulations and laws related to agriculture in India, with three broad areas of scope: agriculture, food processing and co-operation. The ministry consists of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE).

The Ministry is responsible for providing a separate administrative, legal and policy framework for strengthening the cooperative movement in country. It aims to deepen co-operatives as a true people-based movement reaching up to the grassroots and develop a cooperative based economic model where each member works with a spirit of responsibility. The principal activities of the Ministry include streamlining processes for ‘Ease of doing business’ for co-operatives and enabling development of Multi-State Co-operative Societies. It lays emphasis on strengthening, bringing transparency, modernization, computerization, creating competitive cooperatives, working constantly to meet the challenge of accessibility to development for every underprivileged in rural areas and on connecting every village with cooperatives, making every village prosperous with the mantra of “Sahakar se Samriddhi” and through this making the country prosperous.

Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying is an independent ministry that manages fisheries, aquaculture, livestock, and dairy development in India. For Aquaculture, it implements PMMSY and FIDF to enhance infrastructure, technology, and finance, and improve production, exports, and employment generation.

The main responsibility of the Ministry is to protect and safeguard the interests of workers in general and those who constitute the poor, deprived and disadvantage sections of the society, in particular, with due regard to creating a healthy work environment for higher production and productivity and to develop and coordinate vocational skill training and employment services.

NABCONS (NABARD Consultancy Services), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NABARD, provides consultancy in all spheres of agriculture, rural development and allied areas.Adapting to business challenges and client needs, NABCONS has aligned its business areas to the ever-changing dynamics of niche sectors under its nine major verticals-Agriculture & Animal Husbandry (AAH), Food Processing & Storage (FPS), Third Party Monitoring & Infrastructure (TPM), International Business & Climate change (IB & CC), Skills for livelihood, Banking & Finance (B&F) and Socio-economic Studies (SES), IT Consultancy (ITC), Water Resources and Civil Engineering (WRCI).

NABARD is India’s apex development bank, established in 1982 under an Act of Parliament to promote sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural development. In its journey of more than four decades, the premier development financial institution has transformed lives in Indian villages through agri-finance, infrastructure development, banking technology, promotion of microfinance and rural entrepreneurship through SHGs & JLGs and more.

The National Centre for Sustainable Aquaculture (NaCSA) is an outreach organization established by the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) in 2007 to support small-scale shrimp farmers in India. Its main goal is to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices to improve the quality and safety of shrimp for export while uplifting the livelihoods of farmers. NaCSA achieves this by organizing farmers into societies, educating them on Better Management Practices, and providing technical support and market linkages.
Focus areas: East & West Godavari, Krishna, and Nellore districts

National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) promotes sustainable and modern fisheries and aquaculture development in India through:
Implementing national schemes like PMMSY,
Developing infrastructure for hatcheries, feed mills, cold chains, and processing units,
Promoting innovative systems such as biofloc, RAS, cage culture, and mariculture, and
Conducting training, research, and capacity-building for fish farmers.

National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) offers shrimp-inclusive aquaculture insurance under its rural portfolio, covering disease outbreaks such as WSSV, IMNV, and AHPND, as well as water-quality failures including ammonia/nitrite spikes and low dissolved oxygen levels. The insurance also covers natural calamities like cyclones, floods, and heavy rainfall. The insurer supports NFDB pilot programs and state-level aquaculture initiatives designed for shrimp farms, following 100–150-day Vannamei production cycles. While NICL does not publish a standard premium table, industry and FAO assessments indicate shrimp-farming premiums in the 2–3% range of the sum insured under structured schemes.

Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL) offers a shrimp-crop insurance programme developed along with ICAR-CIBA, combining weather-index features with disease-cover during the shrimp grow-out cycle. The scheme provides payouts for cyclone, heavy rainfall, flooding, temperature shocks, salinity disturbances, and also insures against WSSV, AHPND, and other bacterial and viral infections during the 120–130-day culture period. Packages may include grow-out cover, early mortality cover (seed/PL), and optional water-quality add-ons. While OICL does not publish a fixed premium rate, technical discussions and CIBA consultation documents indicate that shrimp-insurance premiums generally fall around 2–3% of the insured value under supported models.

Shrimp/Prawn Insurance Coverage Summary:
https://in.policy.online/web/policy/1760/aquaculture-shrimpprawn-insurance-policy

Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Aquaculture (RGCA) is the Research & Development arm of the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA), Ministry of Commerce & Industry. MPEDA, inspired by the late Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi’s vision of making India a technologically advanced nation, evolved this Centre of Excellence in Aquaculture and dedicated it to the development of the Indian Aquaculture Industry.

Salasar Services Pvt Ltd is an IRDAI-licensed insurance broker that designs customised shrimp-aquaculture insurance packages by sourcing products from multiple insurers (public and private). Packages can include seed/PL mortality cover, disease-driven crop loss protection, water-quality failure (low DO, ammonia toxicity, algal crash), and natural calamity cover (cyclones, floods, pond damage).

Sandhya Aqua is a world-leading Seafood export company from India. For nearly 2 decades, Visakhapatnam-based Sandhya Aqua has been farming, processing & exporting shrimp all over the world. Driven by technology and innovation with strong, sustainable farm practices and a vast supplier network, Sandhya Aqua is both a pioneer and a global leader.

The Social Awareness and Rural Development Society (SARDS) is a pioneering non-governmental organization established in 1986, committed to advocating for the rights of marginalized workers across Andhra Pradesh, India. SARDS is dedicated to promoting labor welfare, child protection, gender equity, social inclusion, and community development. With a strong focus on systemic change, the organization collaborates with both local and international stakeholders to strengthen labor law enforcement, advocate for ethical labor practices, and empower vulnerable worker communities. Through its strategic initiatives, SARDS has become a key player in advancing the rights of marginalized groups in the region.

Based in Andhra Pradesh, India, Seafood Solutions provides consultations and technical services to shrimp supply chains.

Self-Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) works to dismantle the economic and societal barriers that have placed women on the periphery of society. By coming together, they have transformed not only their own lives but the lives of millions more by inducing policy changes, not only at the grassroots but also at State and National levels.

SERUDS is a charitable Non-Government Organization NGO in Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh, India working for the welfare and development of deprived street children, orphans, destitute women, poor old age people.

Shrimpact specializes in empowering small-scale shrimp farmers with the tools and support they need to thrive. Shrimpact has a strong track record of organizing farmers into effective, collaborative groups that drive real change and has deep relationships with farming communities and industry leaders alike, helping bridge the gap between innovation and impact. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, they are making shrimp farming more efficient, sustainable, and profitable.

SARDS is a non-governmental organization addressing the developmental challenges facing urban and rural communities, with a commitment to professional inputs backed by a deep understanding of the development dynamics of contemporary India. SARDS has not only succeeded in undertaking significant work in various areas of development, but has also developed models for such activities to be replicated and scaled up.

Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP) is a state-run organisation supporting Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and coastal livelihoods to empower coastal communities through livelihood diversification and training. SERP Collaborates with ICAR-CIBA on seaweed–shrimp integration models, offering women and rural farmers alternative income sources. It focuses on empowering coastal communities through livelihood diversification and training.

The Society for Indian Fisheries and Aquaculture (SIFA) is a platform for stakeholders in India’s fisheries and aquaculture sector, focused on promoting sustainable practices and achieving the “Blue Revolution”. The organization works to advance the industry through events, technology, and advocacy.

Society of Aquaculture Professionals (SAP) is the voice of aquaculture professionals in India and presently counts 600+ life members. Its biennial conference Aqua India is a marquee event known for its technical content, delivery and networking opportunities.

The Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI) is a non-government, not-for-profit organisation and is the voice of India’s seafood export sector. From influencing policy to encouraging debate, engaging with policy makers and other stakeholders, SEAI articulates the views and concerns of industry. It serves the interest of its members across the country by providing a platform for networking and consensus building within and across sectors and is the first point of contact for the Indian seafood industry, policy makers and the international sectorial community.

Uddaraju Ananda Raju Foundation has been engaged in socio-technical service to farmers in the East and West Godavari Districts of Andhra Pradesh for over a decade. The focus of the Foundation is at empowering the impoverished farming community in the State by providing free technical support for their farming activities in the form of updated knowledge on advanced technologies, provision of farming inputs/consumables, testing water quality parameters, etc. Farmers are also given free advisory services by a technical team of experts.

United India Insurance Company Limited provides a shrimp-specific aquaculture insurance policy designed for full production cycles in brackish-water shrimp farming. Its packages typically cover seed-to-harvest risks, including mass mortality, major viral and bacterial infections, toxic algal blooms, low dissolved oxygen, water-quality crashes, accidental poisoning, external pollution, and natural calamities such as cyclones, floods, and storm surges. Premium rates are not published as a fixed national table but depend on farm size, culture system (semi-intensive or intensive), geographic risk, and declared sum insured. Government support under PMMSY/PM-MKSSY can reduce the effective premium payable by eligible shrimp farmers. Technical consultations with ICAR-CIBA suggest shrimp-insurance premiums usually fall in the 2–3% range of the sum insured under supported schemes.

UIIC Shrimp/Prawn Policy Document:
https://www.uiic.co.in/web/sites/default/files/Policy-Document/Rural%20%26%20Social%20-%20Aquaculture%20%28Shrimp%20%26%20Prawn%29%20Insurance_2.pdf

UIIC Download Centre:
https://www.uiic.co.in/web/downloadforms/downloads

ICAR-CIBA premium modelling notes (2–3%):

ICAR-CIBA conducted consultation meeting on implementation of Aquaculture Crop Insurance at Chennai on 16.03.2023

The United Nations Development Programme is a United Nations agency tasked with helping countries eliminate poverty and achieve sustainable economic growth and human development.

Vasavya Mahila Mandali (VMM) is a social impact organization that transforms the lives of women and children. It aims to empower women, girls, and children to lead confident and courageous lives and face crises by evolving a potent volunteer force of change makers with gender inclusion. VMM believes in institutional sustainability through strengthening of systems, governance, and efficiency of deliverables, and plays a key catalyst to bring change in policies via innovative strategies.

Village Reconstruction Organization (VRO) is a community-based NGO active in coastal Andhra Pradesh, especially in Guntur and nearby districts. VRO works to improve village infrastructure, social welfare, and alternative livelihoods, including aquaculture, by supporting grassroots-level development and resilience among coastal communities.