Changes to Indian aquaculture bill could be 'game changer' for growth of shrimp farming industry

India's coastal aquaculture regulations, brought in in 2005, have allowed systematic growth of the industry, but bureaucracy still stands in the way of the country's true potential, say industry players.

Proposed amendments to India's coastal aquaculture bill include bringing all farm licencing and renewal online, the "easing out" of many regulations.
Proposed amendments to India's coastal aquaculture bill include bringing all farm licencing and renewal online, the "easing out" of many regulations.Photo: Shutterstock
Published 28 March 2023, 08:00Updated 28 March 2023, 23:46