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India unveils first commercial tropical RAS-based rainbow trout farm in Telangana
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Tuesday, 06 January, 2026, 12 : 00 PM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj, Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, inaugurated the smart green aquaculture farm and research institute and a state-of-the-art recirculatory aquaculture system (RAS) Facility recently in Hyderabad, Telangana. This event marks a significant milestone for Indian aquaculture, showcasing a pioneering initiative that redefines the scope of high-value fish farming in tropical climates.
Smart Green Aquaculture Limited has successfully established India’s first commercial-scale tropical RAS-based Rainbow Trout Aquaculture Farm & Research Institute, situated in Kandukur Mandal, Ranga Reddy District, Telangana. This facility demonstrates that premium cold-water species like rainbow trout can be farmed year-round in a tropical environment through the use of advanced precision engineering, controlled biological systems, and cutting-edge water recirculation technologies. This breakthrough challenges the long-held belief that such species are restricted to specific climatic zones, positioning technology instead of climate as the key driver for aquaculture viability.
The project also serves as a live training and demonstration hub, providing youth with practical exposure to modern aquaculture systems, automation, and biosecurity, thereby strengthening human capital in the fisheries sector.
The Government of India has been actively promoting the growth of the fisheries and aquaculture sector through transformative initiatives and increased investments. Since 2015, cumulative central government funding of over Rs 38,572 crore has been approved across various schemes to support sustainable fisheries development.
Cold-water fisheries are emerging as a high-potential segment, driven by rising demand for premium species, expanding domestic and export markets, and investment in sustainable technologies. Traditionally concentrated in Himalayan and hill states such as Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, and Sikkim, trout farming has expanded with new hatcheries and advanced techniques, achieving an annual production of 14 lakh trout seeds.
To further boost this segment, the Department of Fisheries has also notified the development of cold water fisheries clusters in Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh.
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