Goa Daily

 Goa is preparing to expand its aquaculture potential as Cacra moves toward becoming a pilot estuarine cage culture cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The initiative aims to strengthen livelihood opportunities for local fish farmers by introducing modern cage-based farming models in suitable coastal and estuarine waters across the state. A joint meeting between ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI) and the Goa fisheries department has set the groundwork for the cluster’s operational framework. Discussions covered training, technology adoption, species selection and mobilisation of interested farmers. Why Cacra Was Identified Cacra’s estuarine waters offer a favourable environment for cage farming, with controlled water exchange and suitable salinity. With proper technical support, the region can host multiple cages producing species such as sea bass, mullet, or pompano. This model is particularly useful for small and tradi...