• It is an aquaculture production system where fish are held in floating net pens.
• Cage culture of fish utilizes existing water resources but encloses the fish in a cage or basket which allows water to pass freely.
• Between the fish and the pond permitting water exchange and waste. In view of the high production attainable in cage culture system, it can play a significant role in increasing the overall fish production in India.
• Suitable locations in India’s long coastline, vast brackish water areas available in coastal states and other underutilized water bodies can be better utilized by adopting cage culture.
• Since the investment is low and requires very little / no land area, this farming method is ideal for small scale fisher folks as an alternative income source.
• Budget 2020-21, promotes growing of algae, sea-weed and cage culture
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