State tops in fishery, lags in consumption

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Though Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of seafood in the country, the state lags behind when it comes to its consumption. Fish is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids which help heart. While the World

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Health Organisation (WHO) recommends per capita fish consumption to be 18 kg, it is just 8.07 kg in Andhra Pradesh.

The state has a 974-km coastline and has rivers, canals, reservoirs, lakes and other waters bodies suitable for fishing and setting up of fish tanks. As per estimates, Andhra Pradesh produces over 42 lakh tonnes of fish per year and exports it to various parts in the country and abroad.