Inland Fisheries

2.2.2.5 Fish availability and consumption

In India, the per capita fish availability is about 9 kg, whereas the per capita requirement is about 11 kg. Unlike Indians, who consume relatively less fish, many Asian neighbours make good use of fish as an important food source. Within India, the Bengalis and Keralites eat much more fish than the national average of 3 kg/person/annum. (The average annual per capita fish consumption in India was 4.5 kg during 1999 – 2001).