{"id":1089,"date":"2025-07-14T10:53:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T05:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/?p=1089"},"modified":"2025-08-02T11:00:14","modified_gmt":"2025-08-02T05:30:14","slug":"reviving-black-tiger-shrimp-culture-successful-harvest-at-mpeda-rgca-mac-vallarpadam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mpeda.gov.in\/indianseafood\/?p=1089","title":{"rendered":"Reviving Black Tiger Shrimp Culture: Successful Harvest at MPEDA-RGCA-MAC Vallarpadam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Multispecies Aquaculture Complex (MAC)<\/strong> of MPEDA-RGCA<\/strong>, located in Vallarpadam, has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to revive Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon)<\/strong> culture in India. A successful harvest from its demo culture farm underscores the viability and profitability of sustainable Black Tiger shrimp aquaculture using Best Management Practices (BMPs)<\/strong> and high-health seed stock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Step Towards Sustainable Revival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As part of its core objective to re-establish the Black Tiger shrimp as a major cultured species, MAC initiated a demo grow-out culture using two specially developed ponds (measuring 0.18 Ha and 0.15 Ha, totaling 0.33 Ha). These ponds were stocked during February and March 2025 with disease-free, high-health P. monodon seeds<\/strong> produced at MAC\u2019s in-house hatchery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Zero Water Exchange system<\/strong> was adopted throughout the culture period, complemented by the regular application of natural probiotic solutions<\/strong>. This eco-friendly approach ensured that no antibiotics, chemicals, or artificial feed additives<\/strong> were used, aligning with MPEDA-RGCA\u2019s commitment to sustainable and responsible aquaculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Optimised Culture and Promising Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Optimal water and soil quality parameters were maintained consistently. Periodic sampling was undertaken to monitor growth performance, which showed promising results. The first pond was harvested on 12th June 2025<\/strong>, and the second on 14th July 2025<\/strong>, both at 120 days of culture (DOC)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The harvest was inaugurated by Shri D.V. Swamy, IAS, Chairman, MPEDA<\/strong>, in the presence of Dr. Ram Mohan M.K., Director, MPEDA<\/strong>, Shri Anilkumar P., Secretary, MPEDA<\/strong>, and Dr. S. Kandan, Director, RGCA<\/strong>. The occasion also included an Aqua Farmers\u2019 Meet<\/strong>, where the technical report<\/strong> of the culture was presented by Smt. Elsamma Ithack, Joint Director (Aqua)<\/strong> and Officer In Charge of MAC, fostering knowledge exchange with the farming community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Results that Inspire Confidence                          <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The demo culture yielded a total of 1,300 kg<\/strong> of shrimp, recording a productivity of 3.9 MT\/Ha<\/strong>. The harvested Black Tiger shrimp exhibited excellent quality\u2014antibiotic-free, pathogen-free<\/strong>, and with a uniform size range of 35\u201340 grams<\/strong>. An impressive Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR)<\/strong> of 1.15<\/strong> further reinforced the efficiency and viability of the culture system adopted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Model for the Future<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The success of this demonstration at MPEDA-RGCA-MAC confirms that Black Tiger shrimp culture can be profitably revived in India<\/strong> by adhering to modern, sustainable practices and using certified disease-free seeds<\/strong>. This achievement not only reaffirms the potential of the species but also provides a replicable model for aquafarmers across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MPEDA continues to promote sustainable aquaculture practices that ensure long-term productivity, export competitiveness, and environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#MPEDA #BlackTigerShrimp #AquacultureIndia #RGCA #SustainableSeafood #MACVallarpadam #Pmonodon #BMP #ShrimpFarmingSuccess<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Multispecies Aquaculture Complex (MAC) of MPEDA-RGCA, located in Vallarpadam, has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to revive Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon) culture in India. A successful harvest from its demo culture farm underscores the viability and profitability of sustainable Black Tiger shrimp aquaculture using Best Management Practices (BMPs) and high-health seed …<\/p>\n

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