TamilNadu Fisheries Development Corporation Limited

The Tamilnadu fisheries development corporation limited was established in 1974 as a
state owned undertaking with the authorized share capital of Rs 5.00 crore and the paid up share
capital is Rs 4.45 crore.
• The Board of Directors of appointed by the Government of Tamilnadu.
• At present 169 employees are working in various categories.
• Following activities are being undertaken by the TNFDC ltd.,
1. Reservoir fisheries management
2. Fish seed production
3. Fish Marketing
4. Production and Marketing of ornamental fishes
5. Shrimp Hatchery and Shrimp farm
6. Sale of Diesel/Kerosene and OBM/IBM
• For efficient management and commercial production and marketing of fresh water
fishes, the reservoirs under the control of Department of Fisheries have been transferred
to the management of Tamil Nadu Fisheries Development Corporation Limited, in more
than one phase, on 30 year lease basis.

Marine Fisheries

DEEP SEA FISHING