The shrimp hatchery, Odayam is situated at Varkkala, started its operations during 2006. It is the most modern shrimp hatchery in Kerala.
Besides shrimp hatchery, there is facilities for aquarium, aquatic animal health lab, 3D theatre, children‘s park, training & awareness centre.
It is proposed to produce 24 million shrimp PL and expected a receipt of Rs.120.90 lakh during next season. Four technical staff, two ministerial staff and twenty labourers are working.