Archive · 14 Aug 2025
Andhra Pradesh Aims to Elevate Aquaculture to Global Standards
The state of Andhra Pradesh is working to make its fish farming industry better.
They plan to use new technology and be kind to the environment.
They will also make it easier to get licenses and track where the seafood comes from.
They're looking for new places to sell shrimp because of a high tax in the U.S. They also want people in their state to eat more shrimp.
Andhra Pradesh will develop its aquaculture sector to meet international standards.
The state plans to enhance fishery resources, improve product quality, and boost exports.
All aquaculture units must register online to streamline licensing and traceability.
The state will address the 50% tariff on Indian shrimp exports to the U.S.
A committee will be established to promote domestic shrimp consumption.
- Who
- Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries K Atchannaidu and the APSADA executive committee.
- What
- Andhra Pradesh is upgrading its aquaculture sector to international standards.
- When
- Announced during the APSADA executive committee meeting on Wednesday.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To enhance fishery resources, improve product quality, boost exports, and increase farmer income.
- Minister
- K Atchannaidu
- Meeting
- APSADA executive committee
- Action
- Online Registration for Aquaculture Units
- Objective
- Boost Exports
- Initiative
- Establish Andhra Pradesh Prawn Producers Coordination Committee
- Target Markets
- South Korea, Europe, the U.K., the Middle East, Russia, and Africa.