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Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA)

Category:
  • Government
  • Government Entity
Focus:
  • Environment
  • Governance
Location:
  • National
  • Tamil Nadu
Organization Description:

The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) is a statutory body under India’s Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, created by the Coastal Aquaculture Authority Act, 2005. CAA regulates coastal aquaculture in the country’s coastal zones through registration of farms and hatcheries, environmental safeguards, siting rules, antibiotic and effluent standards, and inspections. It issues guidelines on biosecurity, responsible use of inputs, and sustainable practices, and works with state governments and research institutes to balance aquaculture growth with coastal-ecosystem protection.

Role in Indian Shrimp Aquaculture: CAA is the central regulator for coastal shrimp aquaculture in India. It registers all coastal shrimp farms and hatcheries, enforces zoning and effluent norms. In addition to the coastal aquaculture regulation, CAA also provides various guidelines and notifications for the introduction of exotic shrimp into India, guidelines on aquatic quarantine facilities, import of SPF broodstock, antibiotic use, and certification of inputs used in aquaculture, including feed.
Contact: caa.gov.in/CAA/Contact
Website: caa.gov.in
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