Gujarat’s fisheries sector is witnessing unprecedented expansion, driven by rising production, surging exports, and robust government investment. Official data reveals that the value of fish exports from the state has soared from US$6.98 in 2001 to over US$66.97 in 2023-2024, marking a nearly tenfold increase and solidifying Gujarat’s role as a key player in India’s marine economy, reports
ANI, a partner of TV BRICS.
Gujarat has emerged as the country’s second-largest marine fish producer in India, maintaining an average annual output of 8.56 lakh metric tonnes over the past four years. Experts stated that Dholai Port on the Ambika River in Navsari has become a central hub of this growth since the Department of Fisheries took over its operations in 2007.
To further bolster the sector, the Gujarat government has allocated a US$18.11 fisheries package, targeting shrimp production, storage infrastructure, cage culture, and by-product processing. These measures aim to modernise marine facilities and streamline the value chain from catch to export.
Оfficial statistics show that between 2001–2002 and 2023–2024, Gujarat’s fish exports grew from 1.32 lakh metric tonnes to 3.37 lakh metric tonnes, with export values climbing from US$6.98 to US$0.06. Gujarat is fostering a dual approach – preserving traditional fishing livelihoods while advancing a high-tech marine economy – to create fresh economic prospects across its coastal areas.
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