Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Union Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying visited MPEDA-RCCA-Brood Multiplication Centre and ICAR-CMFRI Marine Fish Broodstock and Hatchery in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on June 4, 2026.
India's marine product exports reached ₹73,890.46 crore (USD 8.45 billion) during 2025–26 with export volumes of 19.72 lakh metric tonnes.
Andhra Pradesh produced 55.39 lakh tonnes of aquaculture production in 2025–26.
Under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), Andhra Pradesh received total approved investments of ₹2,324.17 crore.
Six modern Integrated Fish Landing Centres are being established across Visakhapatnam (2), Vizianagaram, Kakinada, Tirupati and Anakapalli with total project cost of ₹126.91 crore.
Three Fishing Harbours are being developed at Pudimadaka, Budagatlapalem and Kothapatnam with total investment of ₹1,137.20 crore.
An Integrated Aqua Park is being set up at Bapatla at a cost of ₹88.08 crore.
Cumulative investment in fisheries infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh totals ₹1,352.19 crore.
Under Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF), 9 projects approved in Andhra Pradesh with total investment of ₹259.28 crore.
Government of India has supported livelihoods of over 4 lakh beneficiaries in Andhra Pradesh under PMMSY.
The Brood Multiplication Centre focuses on production of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF) Penaeus monodon (black tiger shrimp) broodstock.
Challenges identified include weak market linkages, high input and electricity costs, and need for training and capacity building.
Union Secretary directed officials to coordinate with National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) and state government to organize training programs.
