The study was carried out to understand current status of use of aqua drugs and chemicals in fish health management in freshwater aquaculture activities. Data were collected through questionnaire interview, personal contact and participatory rural appraisal. A range of aqua drugs and chemicals including antibiotics were found available in market. Fish health management and disease treatment were the major areas where majority of such chemicals have been used. Other uses included pond preparation and management, growth promotion and improvement of water quality to enhance pond productivity....