Aquaculture

Why it matters

• Serves as a critical pillar for ensuring national food and nutritional security by providing a sustainable source of animal protein.
• Acts as a major driver for rural economic development by creating employment opportunities in coastal and inland regions.
• Reduces the excessive pressure on wild capture fisheries, thereby supporting the conservation of marine biodiversity and ecosystem health.
• Contributes to export earnings and strengthens the blue economy through the integration of modern technology and value-added processing.

How it is asked

Focus on the integration of aquaculture with the Blue Economy, government schemes for infrastructure development like the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund, and the environmental impact of intensive farming practices.