Fisheries play a promising role in socio-economic development by
providing nutritional security for the Indian population and contribute to the
economic upliftment of fisher folks. A total of 15 major 45 medium and over
102 minor rivers of the country provide one of the richest fish resources of the
world. It is however 15 major rivers that covers 83% of drainage basin accounts
for 85% of surface fold. The Uttar Pradesh have vast potential of aquatic
resources and that offer considerable scope for development of inland fisheries
and aquaculture.