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India's Fisheries Sector

Structure and Policy

India's fisheries sector spans marine (coastal and deep-sea) and inland (rivers, reservoirs, ponds, estuaries) sub-sectors. The sector employs approximately 28 million people directly, supports dependent livelihoods of tens of millions more, and contributes approximately 1.09% to national Gross Value Added (GVA) and 6.72% to agricultural GVA.

Key details

India's total fish production FY 2022-23: 17.54 million tonnes (17.54 lakh tonnes = 175.45 lakh tonnes in Indian nomenclature)
Inland fisheries share: approximately 13.2 million tonnes of the total (~75%)
Marine (sea) capture: remainder (~4+ million tonnes from the coast and deep seas)
Top producing states (inland): Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha
Top producing states (marine): Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh
Major species: Rohu, Katla (inland carp); Indian oil sardine, Bombayduck (marine)

In the news

● Tracked since February 19, 2026 · last seen June 19, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes

19 Jun '26

India Ranks Second in Global Fish Production and Leads Inland Fisheries Captures: FAO SOFIA 2026

Economics

26 Mar '26

Global Momentum Against Illegal and Unsustainable Fishing: Frameworks and Milestones

Environment & Ecology

12 Mar '26

PMMSY: Doubling Fishermen's Income Through Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana

Agriculture & Food Security

19 Feb '26