India's priority is building strong fisheries & aquaculture value chains

INDIA IS THE second-largest fish-producing country in the world. It is also the second-largest nation globally in aquaculture production.

- ABHILAKSH LIKHI

The country has witnessed a 103% increase in national fish production since 2013-14, reaching a record 195 lakh tonnes in 2024-25. Seafood exports have doubled to ₹60,523 crore. The fisheries and aquaculture sector is therefore contributing to the economic growth of the country with a sustained annual average growth rate of over 8%. This has been made possible through cumulative investments of ₹38,572 crore over the last ten years for infrastructure development, technology infusion, and promotion of sustainable practices.

To carry this momentum forward, strengthening end-to-end fisheries and aquaculture value chains is of paramount importance. Approximately three crore fishers and fish farmers are associated with these value chains in the inland and marine ecosystems of the country.