Archive · 25 Jul 2025
Maharashtra Issues Fresh Guidelines for Fish Feed Procurement
The state of Maharashtra wants to improve its fish farming.
They are making new rules for how fish food is bought.
The goal is to buy fish food from local companies that are approved by the government.
The food must be safe and have the right ingredients, like protein and fat.
The packaging needs to show what's inside and when the food goes bad.
Companies selling the food must register and keep track of who buys it.
This should help the fish farms grow and make sure the fish get good food.
Maharashtra introduces new guidelines for fish feed procurement.
The guidelines prioritize local, government-approved feed producers.
Fish feed must be certified by food safety bodies like FSSAI and BIS.
Packaging must include nutritional details, manufacturing and expiry dates.
GST registration is mandatory, and record-keeping of purchasing farmers is required.
- Who
- The Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane announced the new directives.
- What
- Maharashtra announced new guidelines for fish feed procurement.
- When
- The announcement was made on Friday.
- Where
- Maharashtra.
- Why
- To enhance efficiency in fisheries projects and support local feed producers.
Local Feed Producers
Farmers/Fishermen
Market Access
Local Feed Producers
Increased demand for locally produced and supplied feed.
Farmers/Fishermen
Potentially decreased competition, as feed is sourced exclusively within Maharashtra.
- Minister
- Nitesh Rane
- Focus
- Enhancing fisheries sector
- Feed Source
- State-based suppliers
- Certification Bodies
- FSSAI, BIS, ISI
- Mandatory Registration
- GST
- Packaging Requirements
- Nutritional details, manufacturing and expiry dates