The Intensive Aquaculture Farm & Aquatic Research Center is located in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Aqua Bridge Group
Aqua Bridge Group, an aquaculture company based in Dubai, has unveiled the Intensive Aquaculture Farm & Aquatic Research Center located in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, India.
This project, which is part of the UPAGREES program by the World Bank and the Government of Uttar Pradesh, aims to promote sustainable fishing and food security in India by boosting large-scale aquaculture while also addressing the local market needs.
In its final stage, the Aquafeed Plant will produce up to one million tons through the implementation of sustainable and efficient solutions and techniques. Additionally, large-scale seed production will be carried out for both freshwater and marine aquaculture to support a 300 million juvenile hatchery.
Moreover, the center will have a production capacity of 27,000 MT of Fish Farming and a Training Program for 100,000 Farmers, providing them with knowledge and skills to improve productivity, sustainability, and profitability.
Finally, to enhance genetics, disease management, and optimized farming techniques, a state-of-the-art R&D Center will be established.
"This project is a step toward self-sufficiency, creating a world-class hub for research, training, and innovation in aquaculture," the company from the United Arab Emirates confirmed in a statement.
The president of the Seafood Exporters Association of India (SEAI), Jagdish Fofandi, alerted about the importance of boosting and integrating aquaculture in India.
By 2021-22, India had exported 17,35,286 MT of seafood products worth USD 8.09 billion (EUR 7,42 billion), a record both in terms of volume and value, SEAI reported.
Fofandi mentioned to the Indian English-language daily newspaper The Hindu the need for high-quality seed, feed, and reasonable electricity charges.
In 2023, the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) did not revoke the existing antidumping duties on frozen warmwater shrimp from India and other Asian countries, highlighting the unbalanced situation of this sector in the Asian country.