The Department of Fisheries, Government of India is promoting coastal aquaculture in all coastal States and Union Territories (UTs) under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Projects worth of Rs.179.50 crore have been approved under PMMSY for activities including the genetic improvement programme of Penaeusindicus, Broodstock Multiplication Centre (BMC) of P. monodon, construction of brackish water ponds in 1381 hectare of land and 20 shrimp hatcheries, an official release said.
The government has also approved projects for the establishment of 5 BMCs for the development of shrimp brood stocks to boost the coastal aquaculture, the release said, quoting Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh.
As reported by Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA), during last three years, 5,544 coastal aquaculture farms have been established in coastal State and UTs.
Shrimp production from brackish water aquaculture has been increased from 8.42 lakh tonne during 2020-21 to 11.84 lakh tonne during 2022-23.
The brackish water aquaculture has positively impacted the Seafood Industry by increasing seafood exports from Rs.43,721 crore during 2020-21 to Rs.63,969 crore during 2022-2023. Out of Rs.63,969 crore in seafood export, shrimp alone has contributed to Rs. 40,013 crores.
