FISH PRODUCTION

Fish production in India has increased at a higher rate compared to food grains, milk, eggs and other food items. India ranks second in the world fish production with an annual fish production of about 6.9 million metric tonnes. Fisheries sector contributed Rs. 34,758 crores to the GDP during 2005-06, which was 1.2% of the national GDP and to 5.3% of the agricultural GDP. However, the share of fisheries sector in the State Domestic product was estimated to be 1.44% in 2005-06. There has been a gradual shift (as shown in the figure below) in the production scenario from marine to inland fisheries in recent years.

Fish production in India during past 7 years (2000-07) given in table below clearly indicate a sudden upsurge in inland fish production can be attributed to the increasing performance of inland aquaculture in the country.

Fish production in Kerala is dominated by marine sector accounting for over 87% of net fish production from the state. The inland fish production of Kerala and their precentage share to total fish production has been increasing marginally since 2002-03.

Last updated: 8-4-2008