Private Secretary

Website Coastal Aquaculture Authority

The Coastal Aquaculture Authority (CAA) is an Indian government body established in 2005 to regulate and promote sustainable coastal aquaculture, ensuring it doesn't harm the environment while supporting coastal livelihoods by setting guidelines, registering farms, and promoting responsible practices like traceability. It operates under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, working to control activities like shrimp/fish farming in brackish waters, focusing on sustainable development, and implementing standards for farm operations and inputs.