Multispecies Shrimp Hatchery, Odayam
- The shrimp hatchery, Odayam is situated at Varkala. Started its operations during 2006. It is the most modern shrimp hatchery in Kerala
- Besides shrimp hatchery, other units in the Varkala Unit are aquarium, aquatic animal health lab, 3D theatre, children‘s park, training & awareness centre
- It is proposed to produce 24 million shrimp PL and expects a receipt of Rs.136.27 lakh during next season. Four technical staff, two ministerial staff and twenty labourers are engaged in proper functioning of various units
- Commercial production of shrimp seed
- Capacity – 20 million/annum
- PCR Tested disease free seed
- Water quality is ensured through filtration and disinfection at various stages
- Use of High Quality encapsulated feed
- Use of live algal feed and artemia
- Qualified and skilled staff
Physical Progress 2023-24
| Species | Target (No) | Achievement (No) |
|
Tiger shrimp |
220,00,000 |
82,46,000 |
|
Scampi |
20,00,000 |
27,26,000 |
|
TOTAL |
240,00,000 |
109,72,000 |
|
Aquarium visitors |
30,000 |
40,000 |
|
PCR tests |
300 |
275 |