Fisheries Investors and Exporters Conclave 2026

On 23 October 2026, the Union Department of Fisheries and the Government of Madhya Pradesh will jointly organize the Fisheries Investor and Exporter Conclave in Bhopal, focusing on investment and exports in inland fisheries.

Key Facts

Objective of the Event: To transform the production-centric system into an integrated value chain by linking inland fisheries production with processing, cold chain, value addition, and export markets.
New Investment Framework: The 'Madhya Pradesh Fisheries Investment and Export Guidelines, 2026' are scheduled to be released during the event to facilitate investment in the fisheries sector.
Major Investment Areas: Fish seed and feed, reservoir and cage aquaculture, aquatic animal health management, processing, logistics, and market development.
Proposed Initiatives: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for inland exports will be issued, along with the proposed virtual inauguration of integrated cage culture units.
Water Resource Development: Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh will hand over administrative approval letters for the integrated development of reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars in Madhya Pradesh.
State Potential: Madhya Pradesh possesses approximately 4.50 lakh hectares of water body area. The Centre has notified the State as a reservoir fisheries cluster.