- India is the 2nd largest aquaculture producer in the world and aquaculture contributes about 74% of India's total fish production. However, the aquaculture industry faces several social, economic, technological, and environmental problems. This includes issues like high input costs, lack of financial assistance, water pollution from farms, and disease outbreaks affecting production. While India has vast aquaculture resources like ponds, rivers, and reservoirs, current production levels remain low due to these challenges. There is potential to further develop the industry by addressing these problems and utilizing new technologies and schemes under government programs.
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