Aqua Saathi is lead by Umesh N. R. is a fisheries professional, shrimp farmer, and social entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience advancing inclusive aquaculture. As the founding CEO of NaCSA (Government of India), he organized more than 16,000 small-scale shrimp farmers into 750 clusters, pioneering community-based, science-driven approaches to responsible shrimp farming. 

Through Aqua Saathi, he leads the development of data-driven Smart Clusters that equip farmers with digital tools, collective action, and market connectivity—reducing production costs, improving resilience, expanding access to finance and insurance, and linking farmers to premium markets for safe, traceable shrimp. His mission is to place small-scale farmers at the center of a sustainable, transparent, and low-carbon aquaculture sector, ensuring equitable access to innovation, markets, and economic opportunity.

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