Summary:
In 2018-19, marine fish production has dipped to a three year low. In 2016-17, the inland fish catch was at a higher 2 LMT, up from 1.46 LMT in the earlier year (2015-16). However, a senior official from the fisheries department, attributed the fall in marine fish production to over-fishing and underreporting of figures by stakeholders. "It must be noted that higher marine fish catch is not necessarily good. The official said the inland fish catch had fallen marginally due to drought and lack of adequate publicity of schemes..