Summary:
The ornamental and exotic fish industry may soon get a shot in the arm with the state government planning an 'ornamental fish park' in the Konkan. The fish park will have seed farms, fish breeding and rearing units, hatcheries and those manufacturing accessories used in the fish and aquarium trade such as fish tanks, bowls, filtration units, toys and feed. To tap the export market and boost domestic incomes, we are planning an ornamental fish park on the lines of industrial estates. Vasudevan said the proposed fish park was likely be established in Sindhudurg district as it is well-connected, it is nearer to Goa and the proposed international airport at Parule-Chipi. Likely to come up in Sindhudurg, this park will be modelled on the lines of industrial areas and will boost domestic demand and increase the country's share in the export of these fish by nurturing a larger eco-system..