India's fish production doubles to 197.75 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25
India's fish production rose to 197.75 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25 from 95.79 lakh tonnes in FY 2013-14, an increase of 106%, the Fisheries Ministry said on 12 January 2026.
Summary
Fish production in India reached 197.75 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25, up 106% from 95.79 lakh tonnes in FY 2013-14, according to a Fisheries Ministry release of 12 January 2026. India is the world's second-largest fish producer with 8% of global output, ranks second in aquaculture and leads in shrimp production and export. Since 2015, cumulative investments of ₹38,572 crore have been approved or announced under Blue Revolution, FIDF, PMMSY and PM-MKSSY, and schemes since 2014-15 have generated 74.66 lakh direct and indirect jobs.
Key facts
- Fish production FY 2024-25
- 197.75 lakh tonnes
- FY 2013-14
- 95.79 lakh tonnes (+106%)
- Global position
- 2nd-largest fish producer; 8% of global output
- Shrimp
- India leads in production and export
- Investment since 2015
- ₹38,572 crore (Blue Revolution, FIDF, PMMSY, PM-MKSSY)
- Jobs since 2014-15
- 74.66 lakh (direct and indirect)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was India's fish production in FY 2024-25, as per the Fisheries Ministry release of January 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 197.75 lakh tonnes
PIB (Fisheries): fish production rose to 197.75 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25 from 95.79 lakh tonnes in FY 2013-14.
What is India's share of global fish output, according to the Fisheries Ministry release of January 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 8%
PIB (Fisheries): India is the world's second-largest fish producer, contributing 8% to global output.