India
Definition of Data
strengthening databases on inland fisheries and aquaculture
Main Focus of Document
Fisheries and aquaculture remain important sources of food, nutrition, income, economic prosperity and livelihoods for people around the world. Global capture and culture fish production (2016) were 90.90 and 80.00 million tonnes respectively with India being second largest producer of fish in the world. From 0.75 million tonnes in 1950-51, total fish production of India touched 12.61 million tonnes in 2017-18 with a contribution of 8.92million tonnes (about 71%) from inland sector.
Target Beneficiaries or Sector
benefits to farmers/fishers
Key Elements
1. Conservation of indigenous fisheries resources and restoration of natural
productivity through ecosystem restoration would be the primary focus of
riverine fisheries.
2. States/UTs may carry out habitat conservation measures for protection and
rehabilitation of native fish stocks in association with concerned agencies.
3. Production of native species in the rivers will be enhanced through seed ranching
of native stock by developing dedicated seed production units in the vicinity.
Policy/Regulation Mirrors
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