Government of India has recently proposed a multi-purpose Seaweed Park to be set up in Tamil Nadu as part of promoting seaweed cultivation.
Challenges
Seaweed farming is an emerging sector with potential to transform the lives of coastal communities and will provide large employment and additional income.
Currently, seaweed production is not up to the demand of market.
Yield per hectare is low.
Less farmers and entrepreneurs are interested in seaweed cultivation.
Objectives
Immediate focus is to increase the production level to match the processing demand in a phased manner.
Increase yield by seed replacement.
Increase production by increasing the number of farmers.
