Uttar Pradesh drives fisheries sector with US$168.8 million investment and more than 2,000 expected jobs
INDIA Tuesday, March 03, 2026, 08:00 (GMT + 9)
Aquaculture expansion strengthens agricultural diversification and rural employment in northern India Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in India with more than 240 million inhabitants, is poised for a significant expansion in its fisheries sector after receiving investment proposals worth ?1,407 crore, equivalent to approximately ?14,070 million or US$168.8 million (at an exchange rate of ?83 per US dollar). State authorities reported that these projects could generate more than 2,000 jobs for young people over the coming years, particularly in districts such as Varanasi, Barabanki, and Amethi. Photo: government.economictimes Strategic push to strengthen the fisheries value chain The Uttar Pradesh Fisheries Department has already begun preparatory wor... FULL STORY