Andhra Pradesh Aquaculture Development Authority (APSADA)

Category:

Government
Government Entity
State Government

Focus:

Environment
Governance

Location:

Andhra Pradesh

Organization Description:

The Andhra Pradesh Aquaculture Development Authority (APSADA) is the state authority responsible for regulating, promoting, and developing aquaculture and its business operations in Andhra Pradesh. APSADA licenses farms, hatcheries, feed mills, processing units, and input dealers; enforces zoning and effluent norms; and coordinates with the CAA on coastal regulations. It provides farmer support services, maintains a digital registry of aquaculture operations, and rolls out state schemes under the Blue Revolution and PMMSY to improve productivity, disease management, and sustainability.

Role in Indian Shrimp Aquaculture: APSADA registers shrimp farms, hatcheries, and processing units; monitors antibiotic use and effluent discharge; implements the AP Fisheries Policy; and coordinates with CAA, MPEDA, and the state fisheries department on traceability and disease control.

Website: fisheries.ap.gov.in