Journal of Aquaculture Research & Development

Application of simulation modeling in planning and costâ??benefit assessment of traditional fishery and aquaponics technology for livelihood generation and sustainable development: A case of Tawa command area, India

11^th Global Summit on Aquaculture & Fisheries

May 24-25, 2018 Osaka, Japan

Alka Parashar

Sarojini Naidu Govt. Girls PG Autonomous College, India

Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Aquac Res Development

Abstract:

Operationalization of sustainable development would entail search for innovative options that cause minimal environmental media and resource degradation, while maximizing socio-economics benefits in terms of environmental planning, policies and systemâ??s management. Computer Simulation modeling is identified as a powerful tool for charting out better options for sustainable development. The paper aims at exploring the utility of qualitative/semi-quantitative simulation modeling methods in innovative-strategic planning, management and development. The specific methods for modeling of aquaponic/aquaculture dynamics are investigated as cross impact simulation and system dynamics. For the sake of illustration a simulation model has developed for cost benefit and economics of aquaponic/aquaculture system of Tawa Command Area in India. The SD model is designed to develop and integrates the cause and effect relationships of the variables in pond dynamics, related issues to climate, farmerâ??s interest, peoples liking, demand, marketing and cost-effectiveness of aqua/aquaponic systems. The model has the potentiality to incorporate various policy options to improve aquaculture/aquaponic systems for livelihood generation and sustainable development of the region.

Biography :

Alka Parashar is a Ph.D. (Environmental Impact Assessment), M.Phil (Futurology) faculty of Engineering Science, D.A.V.V. Indore and M.Sc. Zoology (Fishes), H.S. Gour University Sagar, with expertise in the research fields of Simulation Modeling and Ecological Modeling for planning management and sustainable development. She is currently a Professor and Head of the Department Zoology and Administrant Officer, Sarojini Naidu P.G. (Autonomous) College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. She has successfully served as ambassador professor, Dean N.S.S. officer, Examiner and Convener with reputed colleges and universities of India.
Email:dr.alkaparashar@gmail.com