Fisheries Enterprises and Business Strategies

The Indian nation is on the move. The people are astir. The economy is developing Agriculture is blooming. Industry is booming. The legacy of selfdeprecation and self-doubt inherited from the colonial period has given way to a newfound dynamism, confidence and sense of self-determination. No longer harping critically about its past, the country has come to recognize its commendable achievements and become aware of the tremendous opportunities which the future holds for even more rapid progress. This change in attitude and this emerging consciousness of opportunity are the most essential ingredients for accelerating development. Fisheries, is one of the fastest growing food sector in the world. The fisheries sector has emerged form the crutches of a mere subsistence activity towards a commercially viable enterprise, enterprise. The food security problem in India has been alarming due to the rapid growth of population and the reduction of the per capita land. The current scientific, economic, environment and social trends are forcing farmers and policy makers to look for alternatives to fulfill the nutritional requirement for the growing population. Fish with an average of 18-21 percent protein can be the best alternative in this context. Fisheries sector have been playing an important role in the national economy through improved food supply, employment and income