Andhra Pradesh, a coastal state in India with an extensive coastline of nearly 1,000 km, is blessed with abundant marine resources. Despite this abundance, the state has traditionally faced challenges in developing a robust domestic market for fish, shrimp, and aquaculture products. To address this issue, the Andhra Pradesh government has embarked on a multi-pronged strategy to promote seafood consumption among its citizens.

India’s top drug advisory body, the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB), has expressed concerns over the detection of banned antibiotics in seafood and meat products. This alarming discovery raises serious public health concerns as it could lead to the development of antibiotic resistance (AMR) in humans.