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Sindh to Unlock Aquaculture Potential with Proposed Model Park

Strategic Insights

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The Sindh government, with the goal of making Thatta a major seafood export hub, has approved plans to develop a Model Aquaculture Park along the coastal belt. The park, to be developed by the SEZ Management Company (SEZMC), will feature earthen ponds, hatcheries, seafood processing facilities, green energy integration, and international export linkages. This initiative aims to boost exports, promote sustainable farming, create rural employment, and foster technology transfer.

Key Takeaways:

  • The proposed Model Aquaculture Park will be developed by the SEZ Management Company (SEZMC) on allocated land in Thatta's coastal region.
  • The park will feature earthen ponds, hatcheries, seafood processing facilities, green energy integration, and international export linkages.
  • The initiative aims to unlock the potential of Thatta as a seafood export hub, create jobs for locals, and help boost the rural economy.
  • The project's feasibility evaluation and structuring will be funded by the Project Development Facility (PDF).
  • The Nabisar-Vajihar Water Supply Project aims to supply 45 cusecs of water to Thar Block-I power plants, with commercial operations expected to begin by October 2025.
  • Stable exchange rates and reduced financing costs have led to substantial savings, keeping the project within budget.
  • The Sindh government plans to transform Sindh into an export-oriented aquaculture hub with a 350km coastline and 71% share of the country's marine resources.
  • Pakistan's domestic demand for seafood is expected to nearly triple by 2030, making Sindh well-positioned to drive growth in the aquaculture sector.
  • The global aquaculture output reached 223 million tonnes in 2022, making Sindh an ideal location for export-oriented aquaculture development.

Statistics:

  • The Model Aquaculture Park will be developed on allocated land in Thatta's coastal region.
  • The global aquaculture output reached 223 million tonnes in 2022.
  • Pakistan's domestic demand for seafood is expected to nearly triple by 2030.
  • The Nabisar-Vajihar Water Supply Project aims to supply 45 cusecs of water to Thar Block-I power plants.
  • Commercial operations are expected to begin by October 2025.
  • The Sindh government's coastline spans 350km with 71% share of the country's marine resources.

Sources:

  • Dawn.com (no date) - Approved for publication, no specific date mentioned.
  • Sindh Government (no date) - Official Government Publication.
  • Pakistan Today (no date) - Published report without date mentioned.
  • Government of Sindh (no date) - Official Government Website.

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