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.
People from Lakshadweep consume more fish, 105.6 kg per person, followed Andaman and Nicobar Islands which has an annual per capita fish consumption of 59.01 kg. Speaking to TOI, P Laxman Rao, joint director, fisheries department, said the fish consumption in state is low when compared to most of the states in the country. AP is not alone in lack of appetite for fish in the country, fish is the ‘last thing’ in a few other states.
“Aiming to provide fish to every household and increase its consumption to help the aqua farmers, AP government has decided to set up aqua hubs and supply quality products to consumers at affordable prices. People can get live fish, fresh fish and ready to eat fish and also dry fish at the hubs. Vizag city will contribute 15 fish hubs,” said Laxman Rao. Consumption of chicken is more compared to fish in AP. The average demand for chicken meat (broiler and country chicken- ‘Naatu Kodi’) is over 10 lakh kg per day in the state. “Some people don’t choose fish claiming it is smelly and needs to be cleaned patiently. So, there is more demand for broiler chicken than fish,” said T Appala Raju, president of Broiler Chicken Association in North Andhra Pradesh.
Besides omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin D and B2, fish is rich in calcium and phosphorus and is a good source of minerals such as zinc, iodine and iron. Eating fish at least two times a week is good for health, expert feel.
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