Empowering India’s Fish Farmers with AI-Driven Solutions
Matsya Saarthi is India’s pioneering digital platform for fisheries and aquaculture. Get instant AI-based disease detection from fish photos, real-time weather & advisory, fish species info, nearby diagnostic centers, digital marketplace for feed/equipment, and more—all in one simple app. Reduce losses, boost productivity, and farm smarter sustainably.
Powerful Features to Make Fish Farming Smarter & Easier
Matsya Saarthi brings AI, real-time data, and practical tools together in one platform. Designed for small-scale fish farmers in India—get early disease alerts, better pond management, market access, and expert connections to boost productivity and reduce losses.
AI Disease Detection
Upload a photo of your fish—get instant preliminary identification of diseases (spots, discoloration) and simple treatment tips. Catch issues early to save your stock.
Real-Time Weather & Advisory
Location-based forecasts with pond-specific tips: feeding adjustments, oxygen checks, water exchange during rain/heat. Plan daily tasks to avoid weather-related losses.
About Fish Species
Search or photo-identify common species (Rohu, Catla, Tilapia). Get feeding rates, growth cycles, water needs, and common problems for better management.
Digital Marketplace
Find nearby suppliers for feed, medicines, nets, and equipment. Transparent prices, cart, and orders—cut out middlemen and get better deals.
Nearest Diagnostic Centers
GPS-based map shows nearby labs, colleges, and experts (e.g., College of Fisheries, Hisar). Get contacts, directions, and quick help for confirmation.
Smart Chatbot & Help
Ask questions in English/Hindi (e.g., "Rohu ko kitna khana dena?"). Get quick answers from database, AI, or live admin support anytime.
Empowering Fish Farmers with AI-Driven Solutions
Matsya Saarthi is a pioneering digital platform born from real insights at the College of Fisheries Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. Developed by B.F.Sc. students under expert guidance, it integrates AI for early disease detection, real-time weather advisory, species information, marketplace access, and expert connections—helping small-scale farmers reduce losses, improve productivity, and adopt sustainable practices.
Early Disease Detection
Upload fish photos for instant AI analysis and preliminary advice—catch issues before they spread.
Sustainable & Inclusive Growth
Designed for rural farmers with simple interface, Hindi support coming soon, and no expensive hardware needed.
Building a Smarter, Sustainable Aquaculture Ecosystem
We envision every fish farmer—regardless of farm size—having access to scientific tools, timely advice, and market transparency. By combining AI, GIS insights, and community support, Matsya Saarthi promotes efficient resource use, reduced chemical dependency, and higher incomes for rural communities.
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How Matsya Saarthi Works
Getting started and using the platform is simple — even on a basic smartphone. Follow these three easy steps to start protecting your fish, managing your pond better, and increasing your income.
1. Quick & Easy Registration
Open https://matsyasaarthi.online/app/ on your phone. Enter your email → receive OTP → verify in seconds. Add basic details (name, phone, village/location) — no passwords to remember.
2. Explore & Use Daily Tools
From the home screen: Upload fish photo for AI disease check, check weather + pond tips, search fish species, find nearby shops/feed prices, locate diagnostic labs, or chat for quick advice — all in one place.
3. See Real Results & Get Support
Get early disease alerts to act fast, better feeding/weather decisions, fair prices from shops, expert lab contacts — and always ask the chatbot or admin for help. Farm smarter, lose less, earn more.
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Matsya Saarthi is already helping farmers in Haryana and beyond detect diseases faster, manage ponds smarter, and earn more. See how early adopters are transforming their aquaculture practices.
Meet Our Visionary Founders
Driven by passion for sustainable aquaculture and empowered by technology, our founders bridge traditional fish farming with AI innovation to empower India's fish farmers.
Parul Sihag
Founder & Visionary Lead
B.F.Sc. graduate from College of Fisheries Science, CCS HAU Hisar. Passionate about rural aquaculture, he leads farmer outreach, problem validation, and ecosystem building. With deep field insights from Hisar & Hansi, Parul drives Matsya Saarthi's mission to unify stakeholders through AI + GIS.
Vijay Nain
Co-Founder & Operations Lead
B.F.Sc. student from CCS HAU Hisar with hands-on rural market exposure and practical fisheries training. Vijay drives platform features like marketplace integration, field trials, and business model execution, ensuring real-world impact for small-scale fish farmers.
Our Growth Journey & Future Vision
From a student project at CCS HAU Hisar to a promising startup in RKVY-RAFTAAR Cohort 1 — Matsya Saarthi is transforming Indian aquaculture with AI + GIS. We're building a unified ecosystem that empowers farmers, reduces losses, and drives sustainable growth.
Our Growth So Far
Milestone AchievedStarted as an academic project by passionate B.F.Sc. students under Dr. Md. Idrish Raja Khan at College of Fisheries Science, CCS HAU Hisar. We built a live prototype with AI disease detection, weather advisory, marketplace, and diagnostic locator — all tested with real farmers in Hisar & Hansi.
Selected in Cohort 1 of RKVY-RAFTAAR MANAGE-CIA, Hyderabad (SOP category). Validated with direct farmer interactions, shopkeepers, and institutions — confirming late disease detection, market inefficiencies, and need for unified tools.
Our Bold Future Vision
Pitching GoalsBecome India's first fully integrated AI + GIS platform for smart fisheries — connecting farmers, suppliers, researchers, universities, and government in one powerful ecosystem.
- Enhanced AI models trained on Indian fish datasets for higher accuracy in disease detection & advisory.
- Mobile app with offline capabilities + IoT water quality sensor integration.
- Expand digital marketplace, multi-language support (Hindi/regional), farmer forums & expert Q&A.
- Partner with government schemes (PM-MKSSY, NFDP) for subsidies, insurance & nationwide reach.
Let's Stay Connected
Have any questions about Matsya Saarthi? Reach out — we're here to help fish farmers, partners, researchers, and collaborators build a better future for Indian aquaculture.