India's Fish Production Doubles in a Decade, Creates 74.66 Lakh Jobs

• India's fish production surged by 106% to 197.75 lakh tonnes in FY 2024–25 from 95.79 lakh tonnes in FY 2013–14.
• The country is now the world's second-largest fish producer, contributing nearly 8% of global output, and leads in shrimp production and exports.
• Seafood exports reached 16.98 lakh tonnes, valued at Rs 62,408 crore, in 2023–24.
• Government schemes like PMMSY, PMMKSSY, FIDF, and Blue Revolution have approved projects worth Rs 32,723 crore, creating 74.66 lakh direct and indirect jobs.
• Social security and financial support for fishers include group accident insurance for 34.71 lakh individuals and 4.49 lakh Kisan Credit Cards.

Why It Matters: India's fish sector sees massive growth, doubling production and creating millions of jobs through government support.