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Department of Fisheries and Fishermen Welfare

Marine and Inland Resources

Tamil Nadu has 1,068.69 km coastline, 1.9 lakh sq.km EEZ, and 3.85 lakh ha. inland water resources supporting over 12 lakh fishers across marine and inland sectors.

Contribution to Economy

Tamil Nadu exported 1.34 lakh MT marine products worth ₹6,854.22 Cr in 2023–24. India ranks 2nd in global fish production, with fisheries contributing 1% to GDP.

Focus on Sustainable Growth

With growing fish demand and per capita consumption at 10.83 kg, the State promotes aquaculture and integrated fish farming to triple inland production sustainably.

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Net Shape

1047837

Marine Fisher Population

51

Govt. Fish Seed Farms

62

Reservoirs

15

Fishing Harbours

235914

Inland Fisher Population

608

Marine Fishing Villages

38

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