Union Fisheries Secretary visited India's first ornamental fish brood bank in Maharashtra, generating ₹1.93 crore revenue.
The facility conserves 25 fish varieties, produced 7.7 lakh fish, and created employment for 25-30 people.
India's ornamental fisheries exports reached ₹41 crore with PMMSY supporting 1,986 backyard units and 117 markets.
Maharashtra has 877.97 km coastline supporting 15 lakh fisherfolk and produced 5.9 lakh tonnes of fish in 2022-23.