Recirculating Aquaculture Systems recycle 90‑95% of water, making farming possible in water‑scarce areas.
Biofloc technology uses beneficial microbes to maintain water quality and promote fish growth.
Government investment exceeds 39,000 crore Indian rupees since 2015.
Fish production grew from 95.79 lakh tonnes in 2013‑14 to 198 lakh tonnes in 2024‑25.
Seafood export value rose from 30,213 crore to 73,890 crore Indian rupees.
These methods treat and reuse water, allowing fish farms to operate near cities and throughout the year.
The Prime Minister's Fish and Aquaculture Programme has approved thousands of such farms, backed by billions of Indian rupees.
As a result, national fish production has nearly doubled, and seafood exports have more than doubled.
The technology also supports high‑value species like shrimp, trout, and tilapia, creating jobs and improving food security.
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