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  • 31 Mar 2026

India’s fisheries sector sees startup boom with tech push

    New Delhi, Mar 30: India’s fisheries sector plays a vital role in ensuring food security and supporting livelihoods across coastal, inland, and rural communities. Traditionally driven, the sector is now witnessing a shift with the emergence of a vibrant start-up ecosystem powered by innovation and entrepreneurial talent.   Since 2015, the authorities have invested Rs 39,272 crore through various initiatives and schemes to promote sustainable growth in Fisheries and Aquaculture. This expansion has led to the emergence of over 300 fisheries start-ups leveraging technologies such as blockchain, IoT and AI to enhance productivity, ensure traceability, and improve value chain efficiencies.   To address sectoral challenges, key problem areas have been identified, including development of nutritious and affordable aquaculture feeds from sustainable sources, AI-powered precision farming, resilient and inclusive

seafood supply chains, waste minimization etc.   With the reliance of technology infusion, the fisheries start-up landscape is getting transformed. By increasing its efficiency, sustainability, and market access start-ups are integrating IoT solutions enabling water-quality monitoring, pond-health management, and real-time analytics, while AI and ML (machine learning) tools support disease prediction, biomass estimation, feed optimization, and decision-making.   Besides the other influx of innovations such as Recirculatory Aquaculture Systems (RAS), biofloc technology, and sensor-based farm management systems are supporting high-density and resource-efficient farming.    Notably, at the post-harvest stage, the government of India is making efforts to strengthen cold-chain logistics, solar-powered chilling units, smart ice production, and AI-based quality grading systems to reduce spoilage and maintain export standards.   Emerging areas such as seaweed farming technologies, genetic improvement tools, low-impact fishing gear,

and satellite-based advisory systems are further expanding the innovation landscape.   Not to mention the drone technology for how it is now gaining traction for pond mapping, water-quality assessment, biomass estimation, and early detection of environmental issues. A pilot project has been commissioned to develop drone-based live fish transport, with a specialised drone designed to carry up to 100 kg over short distances, improving efficiency in aquaculture logistics.   Furthermore, a knowledge-building lecture series was also undertaken by the Department of Fisheries titled Matsya Manthan, which has successfully initiated a dialogue among experts, researchers, and practitioners on emerging technologies and sustainable practices.   These initiatives are collectively bringing a dynamic and future-ready fisheries start-up ecosystem, with innovation, technology, and policy support working together to drive sustainable growth in the sector.

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