Inland fisheries in India constitute over 75% of total fish production, with output rising to 147.37 lakh tonnes in 2024–25.
What you need to know?
- India is the second largest fish-producing country with around 8% share in global fish production.
- Andhra Pradesh is the leading state for inland fisheries, followed by West Bengal.
- Water scarcity, habitat loss, pollution, and climate change pose risks to natural, inland fishing.
- Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and Biofloc are newer methods used in aquaculture.
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana
- National Rollout Plan for Vessel Communication and Support System
- Implementation of Geographic Information System
- National Policy on Marine Fisheries (NPMF, 2017)
- Uniform Fishing Ban: A 61-day uniform fishing ban during the monsoon season in the EEZ to allow fish stocks to replenish.
Source: PIB