Overview
- Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh inaugurated SmartGreen Aquaculture’s trout farm and research institute at Kandukur Mandal in Ranga Reddy district on Jan. 5.
- The indoor operation uses recirculating aquaculture systems for temperature‑controlled, biosecure production of rainbow trout in a warm climate.
- Built for about $6 million, the site targets 1,200 tonnes of annual output, with an initial phase approaching market readiness at roughly 360 tonnes, according to the company.
- Infrastructure includes a 5‑acre hatchery rated for 1.2 million fingerlings, a 2‑acre grow‑out unit, on‑site processing and cold‑chain, plus a direct‑to‑consumer online store.
- SmartGreen announced plans for a flexi‑scale microalgae biorefinery that doubles as a RAS skill centre, while officials highlighted Rs 38,572 crore in central fisheries investments since 2015.