A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW: CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE PROSPECTS OF FISH PRODUCTION IN NEPAL

Govind Singh Yadav ()
Additional contact information
Govind Singh Yadav: PG Scholar, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Management, Faculty of Agriculture, Agriculture and Forestry University, Rampur, Chitwan

INWASCON Technology Magazine(i-TECH MAG), 2024, vol. 6, issue 1, 66-69

Abstract: Nepal has abundant water resources creating significant opportunities for freshwater fish production. In Nepal, the primary source of income is covered through agriculture-based activities where about 2/3rd of the country’s population depends. This review assesses the current status of fish production in Nepal, highlighting trends, challenges, and opportunities. According to recent data, it shows the fisheries sector contributed 0.44% to GDP and 1.83% to AGDP. Madesh Province is at the top in both production and productivity with 44,170 mt. and 5,787 kg/ha. The total fish production in Bara district is highest with 11,675 mt. (7,202 kg/ha). Secondary information sources about fish and fish products were gathered from online and print sources like articles, journals, and official reports and were reviewed. The trend of fish production is increasing in Nepal. Mainly from India, China, and Bangladesh, Nepal imports more fish and fish products than imports. The analysis underlines the need for government intervention to support local production, increase productivity, and ensure the sustainability of the fishing industry. Most farmers practice carp polyculture, and the production area is distributed only in the Terai region. Recent indication in increasing the area of production in fisheries shows the country is moving toward self-sustainability in fish production.

Keywords: Aquaculture; Fisheries; Production; fish farming (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
References: Add references at CitEc
Citations:

Downloads: (external link)
https://itechmag.org/paper/volume6/66-69.pdf (application/pdf)

Related works:
This item may be available elsewhere in EconPapers: Search for items with the same title.

Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text

Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:zib:zitecm:v:6:y:2024:i:1:p:66-69

DOI: 10.26480/itechmag.06.2024.66.69

Access Statistics for this article

INWASCON Technology Magazine(i-TECH MAG) is currently edited by Prof. DR. AHMED H. A. DABWAN

More articles in INWASCON Technology Magazine(i-TECH MAG) from Zibeline International Publishing
Bibliographic data for series maintained by Zibeline International Publishing ( this e-mail address is bad, please contact ).