Shrimp farming in Odisha

Odisha's long coastline and brackish-water estuaries support a growing shrimp sector. Vannamei farming is expanding in suitable coastal districts, alongside traditional brackish-water and freshwater aquaculture.

Sources: Odisha fisheries department · CAA · MPEDA Last updated: 24 August 2026
Coastal shrimp ponds in Odisha with sand dunes and casuarina trees
Coastal districts offer good brackish water for shrimp farming.

Key areas

Shrimp farming in Odisha is concentrated in the coastal belt — districts like Balasore, Bhadrak, Kendrapara, Jagatsinghpur, Puri and Ganjam have brackish-water potential. The Chilika lake region is also significant for traditional fisheries.

Water and seasons

Schemes and support

Odisha runs state aquaculture programmes alongside PMMSY/NFDB, including pond development and seed support. Confirm current rates with the Odisha Department of Fisheries and Animal Resources Development.

Starting in Odisha

  1. Choose a coastal site

    Test water salinity and soil first.

  2. Register with CAA

    Coastal registration; vannamei permission if farming vannamei.

  3. Buy certified seed

    From CAA-authorized hatcheries.

  4. Follow BMPs

    Pond prep, feeding, water quality, biosecurity.

  5. Insure your crop

    Cyclone and disease insurance protects your investment.

Compare with other states

See Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and inland areas.

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