Top Fish Producing States in India (2025)
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Analysis
- India’s Fisheries Production: In 2024–25, India produced 19.5 million metric tonnes of fish, becoming the second-largest fish-producing country in the world after China.
- Sector Importance: Fisheries contribute significantly to nutrition, employment, livelihoods, and export earnings.
- Growth Drivers: Key factors include aquaculture expansion, inland fisheries development, government pro-fisheries policies, and extensive water resources.
- State Contributions: Andhra Pradesh dominates fish production with over 25% share, followed by West Bengal and Karnataka.
- Policy Support: Schemes like PM Matsya Sampada Yojana, Kisan Credit Card, and other fisheries initiatives support increased production.
- Production Growth: Fish production in India has increased 103% in 2024–25 compared to 2013–14.
Top 10 Fish Producing States in India (2025)
| Rank | State | Fish Production (Million Metric Tonnes) | Share of Total Production (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 5.00 | 25.64 |
| 2 | West Bengal | 2.00 | 10.26 |
| 3 | Karnataka | 1.00 | 5.13 |
| 4 | Odisha | 0.92 | 4.72 |
| 5 | Gujarat | 0.88 | 4.53 |
| 6 | Kerala | – | – |
| 7 | Tamil Nadu | – | – |
| 8 | Assam | – | – |
| 9 | Maharashtra | – | – |
| 10 | Tripura | – | – |
Note: The remaining states contribute to smaller shares of total production.
Key Points
- Andhra Pradesh: Top producer, driven by coastal aquaculture.
- West Bengal & Karnataka: Significant inland and aquaculture production.
- Policy Focus: Government schemes aim to enhance productivity, export potential, and rural employment.
- Sector Potential: Fisheries sector remains critical for economic sustainability, nutrition security, and livelihood generation.
Updated - 30 Sep 2025 ; 3:16 PM IST | News Source:Jagran Josh, NewsOnAir