Aditay Prasad

About Aditay Prasad

As a dedicated aquaculture professional with over 8 years of experience, I specialize in…

Experience

1. State Project Coordinator-fisheries

   MSC (MicroSave Consulting)

   Sep 2021 — Present · Patna, IN

   As Project Coordinator at MSC, in collaboration with WorldFish, I lead the design and implementation of sustainable fisheries interventions under the JEEViKA program in Bihar. My work focuses on advancing women-led aquaculture, strengthening inclusive value chains, and driving systemic livelihood transformation through scalable, community-driven models.Key Contributions:• Supervised a team of 10 technical experts across multiple districts to implement high-impact aquaculture initiatives.• Conducted 50+ workshops, training smallholder fish farmers in improved aquaculture practices.• Piloted a CLF-led women’s fisheries model in Nalanda, improving governance and sustainability.• Co-developed JEEViKA’s Fisheries Policy with an emphasis on gender and equity.• Enabled formation of 130 Women Fish Producer Groups and 124 VOs, benefiting 1,500+ rural women.• Developed and delivered a 13-module curriculum with WorldFish; trained 1,100+ participants across 52 batches.• Onboarded 2,235 private ponds (1,400+ acres), including 599 SHG-managed units.• Mentored 67 Fisheries Resource Persons to support field outreach and service delivery.• Introduced improved seed varieties (Jayanti Rohu, Amur Carp) and supported 2.8M seed distributions.• Piloted Biofloc systems, mini-cage culture, and other tech innovations.• Trained 2,500+ SHG women in aquaculture and integrated farming (fish-livestock-horticulture).• Improved market access via Didi Ki Rasoi, local haats, and institutional buyers.• Developed MIS tools and mobile apps for real-time monitoring and data capture.• Achieved 20–30% yield improvements; program benefits reached households.• Strengthened governance through participatory planning, audits, and risk management protocols.