Ahmedabad - Gujarat’s fisheries sector is experiencing a remarkable expansion, supported by rising production, soaring exports, and strategic government investments. According to official data, the value of fish exports from the state has climbed from US$6.98 million in 2001 to over US$66.97 million in 2023–24, marking a nearly tenfold rise over two decades.

With an average annual marine fish output of 8.56 lakh metric tonnes over the past four years, Gujarat has solidified its position as India’s second-largest marine fish-producing state. Sector experts attribute a significant share of . . .