Archive · 12 Aug 2025
India's Fish Production Climbs 30% in Five Years
India's fish farming is doing really well!
In the last few years, they've caught and farmed a lot more fish, almost 30% more than before.
They are also exporting more fish and people are eating more fish now.
The government has spent a lot of money to help this happen.
All of this growth is thanks to the efforts of people who fish and farm fish, and also to the help from the government through various programs.
India's fish production grew by nearly 30% between 2019-20 and 2023-24.
Fish production reached a record 184.02 lakh tonnes in 2023-24, contributing about 8% to global production.
Fisheries exports increased from ₹46,662.85 crore in 2019-20 to ₹60,524.89 crore in 2023-24.
Per capita fish consumption rose from 5-6 kg in 2019-20 to 12-13 kg in 2023-24.
The government has invested ₹38,572 crore in fisheries and aquaculture over the last 10 years.
- Who
- Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
- What
- Fish production and exports increased significantly in India.
- When
- Between 2019-20 and 2023-24.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Government investments and stakeholder efforts have contributed to the growth.
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Growth Factors
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Government's investments and stakeholders efforts contributed to fisheries growth.
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- Fish Production 2023-24
- 184.02 lakh tonnes
- Global Fish Production Contribution
- Approximately 8%
- Fish Production 2019-20
- 141.64 lt
- Fisheries Exports 2019-20
- ₹46,662.85 crore
- Fisheries Exports 2023-24
- ₹60,524.89 crore
- Per Capita Fish Consumption 2019-20
- 5-6 kg
- Per Capita Fish Consumption 2023-24
- 12-13 kg