Shillong, April 24 -- Fish production in India's North Eastern states has increased significantly from approximately 4.03 lakh tonnes in 2014-15 to about 6.41 lakh tonnes in 2023-24, achieving an annual growth rate of 10 percent, National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) member Rajnish Kumar said on Friday.
He said this growth underscores the effectiveness of targeted policies and interventions that position the North Eastern region as a key player in India's Blue Economy vision.
Despite this growth, Kumar said the region continues to face a chronic shortage, requiring imports of around 43,000 to 90,000 tonnes annually, particularly as over 90-95 per cent of the population are fish consumers.
"In Meghalaya, fish production currently st...