The State government has prepared plans to make Andhra Pradesh a world aqua hub’ by increasing fish production from 25 lakh tonnes (February 2017) to 42 lakh tonnes with a GVA (Gross Value Added) of Rs. 80,000 crore by 2019-20. The Planning Department has given an important place to fisheries in the socio-economic scenario of the Sunrise State. Fisheries has been identified as a growth engine. AP ranks first in total fish and shrimp production and contributes more than 70% of cultured shrimp produced in the country. The State ranks third in global shrimp production (0.3 million tons) and sixth in aquaculture production (1.57 million tonnes). Andhra Pradesh is contributing 1.19% of global and 20.77% of national fish production (2014-15), according to the Socio Economic Survey 2016-17. The State government has prepared strategies for achieving the targets in three years. The government wants to promote the Blue Revolution through a multi-pronged approach which includes the introduction of fast-growing, high-yielding species. It is going to establish specific pathogen free (SPF) brood stock multiplication centres and aquatic quarantine centres for L.vannamei for the express purpose of producing and supplying SPF brood stock to hatcheries to supply quality seed. It is going to establish and manage fishing harbours and fish landing centres at all feasible coastal villages under the PPP (Private-Public-Partnership) mode. A policy framework for allotment for marine areas and large reservoirs for cage culture through fishermen cooperatives or private participation would be developed soon. Technical manpower Creation of technical manpower in the sector by establishing universities and polytechnic colleges, providing women skills for a more productive role in fisheries sector through Matsya Mithra Groups and Fisherwomen Cooperative Societies in processing and marketing are on the cards. Creating opportunities for reducing production cost of fish and shrimp by better management of power, feed and other inputs is also part of the plan. Last but not the least, the government wants to create the necessary environment policy, enact legislations and stipulate policy guidelines to make the fisheries sector sustainable.