The Government of India is set to introduce a new export-focused fisheries policy aimed at enhancing the country’s seafood exports while placing greater emphasis on the development of inland fisheries. The policy is expected to strengthen the fisheries value chain, improve productivity, and expand India’s presence in global seafood markets.
A key feature of the proposed policy will be the promotion of inland fish production through investments in aquaculture, modern farming practices, cold chain infrastructure, processing facilities, and logistics. The initiative is also expected to encourage value addition, improve product quality, and help producers meet international food safety and traceability standards.
The policy is likely to include measures to support fish farmers, cooperatives, exporters, and processing units through better access to technology, finance, and market linkages. By focusing on export competitiveness and sustainable resource management, the government aims to diversify export products and tap growing global demand for high-quality seafood.
India is one of the world’s leading seafood exporters, and the new policy is expected to complement existing initiatives to increase export earnings, generate rural employment, and boost incomes for inland fishing communities while strengthening the country’s position in the global fisheries trade.