The goal of a National Mariculture Policy (NMP), 2019 is to ensure sustainable fanned seafood production for the benefit of food and nutritional security of the Nation and to provide additional livelihood and entrepreneurial opportunities to the coastal communities for better living. The overall strategy of NMP is to increase seafood production in sustainable and responsible ma1U1er, ensure socio-economic development, enhance food, health and nutritional security and safeguard gender, social equity and environment. The National Mariculture Policy 2019 (NMP 2019) – Revised Draft is available at: https://indianlegal.demo2.icsf.net/images/resources/externalNews/docs/legal_india/documents/61956065.pdf