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Uttar Pradesh attracts over ₹600 crore in fisheries sector investments
Uttar Pradesh has received substantial investment proposals across the fisheries value chain, signaling strong growth potential in the state's aquaculture and seafood processing industries.
LSN India ·
Investment proposals totaling more than ₹600 crore have been secured by Uttar Pradesh across multiple segments of the fisheries sector, according to Dhanalakshmi K., Director General of Fisheries.
The proposals span a diverse range of activities within the aquaculture and seafood industry. Direct fisheries operations have attracted ₹13.80 crore in commitments, while the animal feed production segment has garnered ₹51.00 crore. Cold chain infrastructure, critical for maintaining product quality and extending shelf life, accounts for the largest share at ₹509.20 crore.
Other significant investment areas include hatchery and seed production facilities, which have received ₹6.20 crore, and value addition and export-related operations, with ₹20.00 crore in proposed investments. Together, these segments reflect a comprehensive approach to developing the state's aquaculture ecosystem.
The investment inflows underscore growing commercial interest in Uttar Pradesh's fisheries sector, with particular focus on infrastructure development and export-oriented activities that could position the state as a competitive player in the national and international seafood markets.