A.P. govt. aims to bring 10 lakh acres under aquaculture by 2029-30; Naidu calls sector a growth engine

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has emphasised that effective use of technology can yield remarkable results in the aquaculture sector.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has emphasised that effective use of technology can yield remarkable results in the aquaculture sector.

“At present, aquaculture is practised on 4 lakh acres in the State and the government aims to expand it to 10 lakh acres by 2029-30. By leveraging technology and adopting innovative methods, achieving a steady 30% growth rate is possible,” the Chief Minister said at the three-day Aqua Tech 2.0 Conclave, here, on Tuesday.

Mr. Naidu highlighted that natural farming practices in aquaculture would help enhance global demand for aqua products from Andhra Pradesh.

Mr. Naidu said the aquaculture industry should act as a growth engine for the State’s economic prosperity.  He, however, insisted that this growth must be achieved in an environmentally sustainable manner.

Mr. Naidu advised the farmers and aqua businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices to mitigate pollution-related issues in the sector.

“For agro-based industries to have a sustainable future, production and processing must go hand in hand. The government is committed to supporting all such initiatives. All aqua farming activities must be registered. Unregulated practices would be subject to strict enforcement,” Mr. Naidu said.

He reiterated the government’s commitment to promoting the aqua industry while ensuring adherence to regulations, particularly regarding pollution control.