Scaling New Seas: How India Doubled its Aquaculture and Seafood Exports
Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, Shri Parshottam Rupala, addressed the media to highlight the remarkable achievements of the Department of Fisheries over the past nine years. With a focus on the fisheries sector, Shri Rupala emphasized its significance in providing livelihoods, employment, and entrepreneurship opportunities to millions of fishers and fish farmers across the country. The fisheries sector has witnessed substantial growth, making India the 3rd largest fish producing nation globally and the 2nd largest in aquaculture production.
The government’s commitment to the fisheries sector is evident from the record investments made in the last 9 years, amounting to Rs. 38,572 crore. Schemes like the Blue Revolution Scheme, Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF), and Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) have contributed significantly to its growth. Over the past 75 years, India’s fish production has surged by 22 times. In the last 9 years alone, annual fish production has reached an all-time high of 162.48 lakh tons, showing an increase of 66.69 lakh tons. The provisional figures for 2022-23 are even more promising, projecting a potential record of 174 lakh tons.
Inland fisheries and aquaculture production witnessed extraordinary growth, soaring from 61.36 lakh tons in 2013-14 to a whopping 121.12 lakh tons in 2021-22.These figures indicate a doubling of production in just 9 years, with aquaculture contributing significantly to this achievement.
With these transformative initiatives and impressive achievements, the fisheries sector in India has reached new heights. The government’s dedication to the welfare of fishers and fish farmers has created a thriving industry, contributing significantly to the nation’s economy and livelihoods of millions. The future looks promising as India continues to emerge as a global leader in fish production and aquaculture.
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