This game-changing project is in partnership with the UPAGREES program of the The World Bank and the Government of Uttar Pradesh. This is building an intensive Aquaculture Farm & Aquatic Research Center in Unnao, Uttar Pradesh .
The project includes the development of a one million tonne aquafeed plant to supply India’s growing aquaculture sector. In a linkedin post, the company said that this project is set to redefine sustainable fisheries and food security in India, addressing local market gaps while driving large-scale aquaculture development
Aqua Bridge is an aquaculture company linked to the ruling Al-Maktoum family of Dubai. It has agreed to develop an aquaculture farm and research centre in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh at an initial cost of $461 million.
“This transformational project is set to redefine sustainable fisheries and food security in India, addressing local market gaps while driving large scale aquaculture development,â€
Mohammad Tabish, founder and CEO of Aqua Bridge, said in a LinkedIn post.
“The India project, which includes a 300 million fish fry hatchery, is in partnership with the World Bank’s Uttar Pradesh Agriculture Growth and Rural Enterprise Ecosystem Strengthening (UP-Agrees) programme and the region’s government, the company said. It will provide training for 100,000 farmers equipping them with the knowledge and skills to enhance productivity, sustainability, and profitability.. The production capacity is 27,000 tonnes through revolutionizing production with modern, high-intensity aquaculture systems.”
The UP-Agrees programme is a $325 million initiative aimed at enhancing farmers’ incomes in Uttar Pradesh, focusing on improving crop productivity, promoting digital and climate-resilient agricultural practices and strengthening market connections. The research and development part of the project is dedicated to advancing genetics, disease management and optimised farming techniques.
