Chennai-based Aquaconnect, a full-stack aquaculture startup, has raised $4 million in a pre-series B funding round led by S2G Ventures. The startup aims to transform the Indian aquaculture landscape by linking fish farmers to supplies and markets. Aquaconnect will use the fresh funding to ramp up its operations, expand its footprint, shore up its tech […]
In response to the surging demand for fish, an imperative driving force for the economy, NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery emphasized the need for innovative strategies to enhance productivity. Speaking at a high-level national workshop jointly organized by NITI Aayog, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), and the Kerala Fisheries Department in Kochi, […]
In a strategic move to boost aquaculture and create a thriving hub for shrimp farming, the Union government of India is set to launch a ₹576 crore plan across four northern states. The initiative aims to utilize non-arable land in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Punjab for shrimp farming, catering to both domestic consumption and […]
In a recent study conducted by researchers, it has been revealed that the consumption of shark and ray meat in India is no longer confined to tribal and coastal communities. Instead, the demand has expanded to include new demographics such as foreign tourists and the middle- and upper-class population. This shift in consumption patterns raises […]
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