Cage culture

•  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