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Aquaculture Innovation Tech 2.0 Conclave
February 16-18, 2025 | Fortune Murali Park, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Driving 30% Growth in Shrimp, Prawn, and Freshwater Fish Entrepreneurship
About The Conclave
The Aquaculture Innovation Tech 2.0 Conclave, held from February 16-18, 2025, at Fortune Murali Park in Vijayawada, was a pivotal event in advancing Andhra Pradesh’s leadership in India’s blue revolution. Organized by the Department of Fisheries, Government of Andhra Pradesh, in partnership with the Global Forum for Sustainable Transformation (GFST), the conclave brought together aqua farmers, exporters, processors, scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and policy leaders. The event aimed to scale aquaculture to 10 lakh acres by 2029-30, tripling the sector’s Gross Value Added (GVA) from ₹1.29 lakh crore in 2024-25 to ₹3.87 lakh crore by 2028-29.
Economic Impact:
Informed by a baseline survey of 60,000 farmers across 4.44 lakh acres, the conclave set a roadmap to position Andhra Pradesh as a global hub for sustainable, tech-enabled aquaculture.
Key Themes & Innovations
The conclave’s nine thematic areas formed the backbone of Andhra Pradesh’s aquaculture strategy, focusing on technology, sustainability, and inclusive growth.
Technology & Real-Time Governance: Utilizing GIS mapping, IoT, AI, and drones for real-time farm monitoring, disease prediction, and resource optimization, with a proposed Centre of Excellence for IoT and AI.
Credit & Financial Inclusion: A ₹19,521.84 crore credit plan to support farmers with digital credit scoring, insurance for disease and climate risks, and tools like the Aqua Credit Card.
Enterprise Development: Promoting startups, MSMEs, and FFPOs in RAS, Biofloc, and cage culture, with subsidies, incubation, and enhanced feed and seed infrastructure.
Climate Resilience: Adopting zero-emission aqua zones, solar energy, and waste-to-wealth initiatives like chitin production for sustainable aquaculture.
Market Linkages: Strengthening export hubs, certifications, and ONDC integration to boost domestic consumption and global competitivenes
Marine & Inland Fisheries: Scaling deep-sea fishing with modern vessels and cage culture, alongside GIS-based reservoir management for inland fisheries.
Policy Announcements
Under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu, the conclave introduced transformative policy measures to support the aquaculture sector:
- Mandatory geo-tagging and traceability for all aquaculture farms
- Launch of a real-time digital payment system integrated with farm data
- Promotion of seafood consumption through tie-ups with Defence and Health Departments
- Implementation of Aqua Stack digital infrastructure within 90 days
- Declaration of 12 Aquaculture Innovation Zones with modern infrastructure and green energy
The Chief Minister set a target to triple the aquaculture GVA to ₹3.87 lakh crore by 2028-29, aligning with the vision of Swarna Andhra Pradesh 2047.
Technological Breakthroughs
The conclave highlighted innovative technologies transforming aquaculture:
- Aqua Exchange IoT Solutions: Saved ₹12 crore for 4,000 farmers and ₹30 crore for the state, with global adoption in Ecuador.
- Galaxy Eye AI Mapping: Advanced AI for traceability, supporting export compliance and domestic market growth.
- GIS-Based Reservoir Management: Digitized mapping and AI analytics for inland fisheries, enhancing yield forecasting and sustainability.
- Aqua Stack Platform: A unified digital framework for real-time governance, set for rollout within 90 days.
Knowledge Frameworks Launched
Three flagship documents were launched by the Chief Minister, guiding the future of aquaculture
Blue Horizons
A vision for driving sustainable and inclusive growth in the aquaculture sector.
SmartFish
A digital transformation strategy leveraging AI and machine learning.
Sea to Serve
A roadmap for market expansion, traceability, and export value addition.
Join The Blue Revolution
The Aquaculture Innovation Tech 2.0 Conclave has positioned Andhra Pradesh as a global leader in sustainable aquaculture. Stay updated on these transformative initiatives and explore opportunities to contribute to the state’s blue economy.
*This document summarizes the key outcomes and initiatives of the Aquaculture Innovation Tech 2.0 Conclave, held in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, on February 16-18, 2025. For further details, contact the Global Forum for Sustainable Transformation (GFST).