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Gujarat Government Selected the Ghol as the State Fish

Santhosh Kumar 23/11/2023

Gujarat Government Selected the Ghol as the State Fish mind map
Alternatives Considered
Ribbon fish
Pomfret
Bombay Duck
Economic Significance
High commercial importance
Considered a delicacy
Medicinal uses in some cultures
Market Presence
Exported as frozen fillet
Dried air bladder in high demand
Sought after in China, Hong Kong
Economic Impact on Fishermen
Lucrative market prices
Rs5,000 to Rs15,000 per kilogram
Dried air bladder most expensive component
A single fish can weigh up to 25 kilograms
Gujarat’s Fish Export Landscape
Total fish production 8.74 lakh tonnes
Valued at Rs 11,221 crore
2.3 lakh tonnes fish and fish products exported
Worth Rs 5,233 crore

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