India records 38% growth in fish production since PMMSY launch

December 17, 2025 12:42 PM

India records 38% growth in fish production since PMMSY launch

India has recorded a significant surge in fish production and aquaculture productivity since the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in 2020, with total fish production rising from around 141.6 lakh tonnes in 2019–20 to an estimated 197.75 lakh tonnes in 2024–25, marking a 38% growth. The increase has been driven by inland aquaculture expansion, marine fisheries development, strengthened value-chain infrastructure, and policy interventions under PMMSY. Bihar, among th...

India’s Fisheries Sector: A Blue Revolution in Motion

August 25, 2025 5:01 PM

India’s Fisheries Sector: A Blue Revolution in Motion

India’s fisheries sector is transforming, emerging as a major driver of livelihoods, food security, and economic growth. Between 2013–14 and 2024–25, the country's total fish production surged by an astounding 104%, rising from 96 lakh tonnes to 195 lakh tonnes. Much of this growth is propelled by inland fisheries, which expanded by 142% in the same period, increasing from 61 lakh tonnes to 147.37 lakh tonnes. Today, India stands as the second-largest fish-producing nation globally, accoun...