Marine Products

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India is the third-largest fish and aquaculture-producing country. It accounts for 7.96%
of the total global fish production. The industry employs more than 28 million people in
India.

Marine resources of India constitute a coastline of 8118 kms, Exclusive Economic Zone
(EEZ) of 2.02 million sq. mt., and a continental shelf area of 0.53 sq. mt. The inland
resources include 0.27 million kms of rivers and canals, 2.45 million hectares of ponds,
3.15 million hectares of tanks, and 1.2 million hectares of floodplain lakes.

In 2020-21, India's total marine and inland fish production stood at 14.73 million metric
tonne (MMT), which includes 11.25 MMT and 3.48 MMT from inland and marine
sectors, respectively. Fisheries sector plays a crucial role in the national economy and is
one of the key contributors to the country's foreign exchange earnings. In 2020-21, 66%
of the Marine Fisheries and 51% of the Inland Fisheries potential were harnessed. The
overall production of marine products in India has been growing consistently for the last
ten years. Total fish production grew from 8.67 MMT in 2011-12 to 14.73 MMT in 2020-
21.

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