The All India Network Project on Mariculture (AINP-M) has formulated an action plan for
developing and popularizing marine grow-out systems for commercially important fishes. With
financial outlay of INR 42 crore ($ 6.31 million), the project includes establishment of a centre of
excellence for mariculture research in the country.
On implementation of the new action plan, the mariculture sector will address the ever increasing
demand for the quality seafood for human consumption. It would also bridge the gap between
demand and supply in marine fish production as the amount of wild caught fish remaining
stagnant, officials expect
