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Topic: Technology missions; economics of animal-rearing
5. What are the various impediments to blue revolution in India? Throw light on measures that are needed to achieve blue revolution with a special emphasis on cage culture in fisheries. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: Indian Express
Why the question:
The UN’s FAO estimates indicate that growth in total fish consumption outpaced all other animal proteins, recording year-on-year growth of 2.1% since 2015 (SOFIA 2020–21).
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the impediments to blue revolution and the measures needed to achieve it.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by defining as to what constitutes a blue revolution in India.
Body:
In the first part, write the about the various impediments to blue revolution – untapped water resources, lack of new technologies, lack of cold storage and marketing etc.
Next, write about the various steps that are needed to rectify the above and achieve blue revolution.
Next, write about the importance of cage culture in order to ensure increased fish catch and increased profitability.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
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