Distribution of Fish Industry in Indian States
Fishing is a diverse industry in India. The table below presents the top ten fish harvesting states in India, for the 2007-2008 agriculture year.
| Rank | State | Total production (metric tonnes) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Bengal | 1,447,260 |
| 2 | Andhra Pradesh | 1,010,830 |
| 3 | Gujarat | 721,910 |
| 4 | Kerala | 667,330 |
| 5 | Tamil Nadu | 559,360 |
| 6 | Maharashtra | 556,450 |
| 7 | Orissa | 349,480 |
| 8 | Uttar Pradesh | 325,950 |
| 9 | Bihar | 319,100 |
| 10 | Karnataka | 297,690 |
Between 2000 and 2010, the freshwater prawn farming in India has grown rapidly. The state of Andhra Pradesh dominates the sector with over 86 percent of the total production in India with approximately 60 percent of the total water area dedicated to prawn farming, followed by West Bengal. Mixed farming of freshwater prawn along with carp is also very much accepted as a technologically sound culture practice and a viable option for enhancing farm income. Thirty five freshwater prawn hatcheries, at present producing about 200 million seed per annum, cater for the requirements of the country.
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