Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Odisha Signs MoU for Mahanadi Mahaseer Conservation; Boosts Fisheries Sector
Odisha's government signed a deal to protect and research the Mahanadi Mahaseer, the state's official fish.
The state has many resources for fishing and many people work in this sector.
Odisha produces a lot of fish and exports it, making a lot of money.
The government also opened new buildings and websites for the fishing industry and gave money to people who need help.
Odisha government signs MoU with CIFRI for Mahanadi Mahaseer conservation
State has 574.7 km coastline, 4.18 lakh hectares brackish water, and 7.12 lakh hectares freshwater resources for fisheries
Over 16 lakh people engaged in Odisha's fisheries sector, achieving 4th rank in national fish production
State's per capita annual fish consumption is 19.16 kg, more than double the national average
Odisha's marine product exports increased 12-fold in 20 years, earning Rs 4,710 crore in 2024-25
- Who
- Odisha Government, Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (CIFRI), Minister Gokulananda Mallik, Secretary Suresh Kumar Vashistha
- What
- Signed MoU for Mahanadi Mahaseer conservation, boosted fisheries sector, inaugurated infrastructure projects, launched Odisha Fisheries Web Portal
- When
- Friday, on the occasion of World Fisheries Day–2025
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Why
- To protect and increase production of Mahanadi Mahaseer, develop fisheries sector, improve fish production management
- State Fish
- Mahanadi Mahaseer
- Coastline Length
- 574.7 km
- Brackish Water Resources
- 4.18 lakh hectares
- Freshwater Area
- 7.12 lakh hectares
- Fish Production in 2024-25
- 11.92 lakh metric tonnes
- National Rank in Fish Production
- 4th
- Per Capita Annual Fish Consumption
- 19.16 kg
- Marine Product Exports in 2024-25
- 91,930 metric tonnes
- Foreign Exchange Earned from Exports
- Rs 4,710 crore
