A number of studies have been conducted on the differential impacts of aquaculture on various social groups in India. These studies indicate that women’s participation and contribution to the aquaculture sector is appreciable. But analysis which brings about gender issues, social impacts, access to resources by men and women, community participation as a whole and the support given to the women, is scanty. This study attempts to address these gaps. The approach used is based on the SEAGA programme. The ultimate purpose of the study is to support gender participatory planning of aquaculture, and to integrate socio-economic and gender issues in the community development process.