Andhra Pradesh Generates 5 Million Metric Tons of Fish:
Andhra Pradesh stands as the leading fish producer in the nation, boasting a robust production of 5 million metric tons achieved through a combination of aquaculture, capture fisheries, and inland fisheries. This announcement came from V. Venkateswara Rao, Joint Director of Fisheries, during the closing ceremony of a three-day seafood festival held in Rajamahendravaram on Sunday.
Rao highlighted that the state currently cultivates aquaculture across 200,000 hectares of land, yet the average annual fish product consumption remains at a mere 8 kg per person. To boost this figure, the state government has established 2,000 Fish Andhra outlets throughout the region, to increase individual consumption to 10-15 kg.
V. Krishna Rao, Joint Director of Fisheries for East Godavari, expressed optimism that fish production, consumption, and income would grow in the upcoming year. As part of the festival’s conclusion, organizers awarded prizes to competition winners and presented souvenirs to participants.
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