India’s fish production has more than doubled, rising from 95.79 lakh tonnes in FY 2013-14 to a record 195 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25, an astonishing 104 per cent growth, an official document said.
Inland fisheries and aquaculture alone have seen a 140 per cent increase, showcasing the power of India’s water resources and the government’s bold initiatives.
The seafood exports have witnessed another success story, affirming India’s global leadership in shrimp exports. Shrimp production has also jumped by 270 per cent over the last decade, generating lakhs of employment opportunities and empowering fishers’ community in the country, it added.
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D) is celebrating the National Fish Farmers Day 2025 in Bhubaneswar on July 10.
National Fish Farmers Day is a tribute to the unwavering dedication of fish farmers who play a pivotal role in strengthening India’s food security, meeting the growing demand for fish-based protein, and driving rural employment, the statement said.
Their efforts not only sustain millions of livelihoods but also contribute significantly to the nation’s vision of sustainable aquaculture and a thriving Blue Economy, it added.
National Fish Farmer Day 2025 is being celebrated to honour and commemorate the contribution of Professor Dr Hiralal Chaudhury and his colleague Dr K H Alikunhi, in Indian fisheries sector who had guided the induced breeding and reproduction in Indian Major Carps by Hypophysation technique, on this day in 1957, which eventually lead to a revolution in Inland Aquaculture.
As part of the celebrations, a series of key fisheries initiatives will be launched on the occasion. In addition, virtual foundation stones will be laid and select PMMSY-supported fisheries projects will also be inaugurated, marking a strong push towards infrastructure development, entrepreneurship promotion, and inclusive growth in the sector, it added.