An overview on litopenaeus vannameifarmingpractices in India, current issues, problems and future perspectives

Litopenaeusvannamei(Pacific Ocean shrimp) is the exotic species, imported from Taiwanto India for experimental purpose. L. vannameihasso many advantages than the tiger shrimp (Penaeusmonodon), so The Government of India (GOI) permitted pilot-scaleintroduction of the species in 2003 and subsequentlypermitted the culture of L. vannamei in the country in 2008based on a risk analysis carried out by Central Institute ofBrackishwater Aquaculture (CIBA) and National Bureauof Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) which recommendedthe pilot-scale introduction of L.vannamei culture in Indiawith strict regulatory guidelines (kumaran et al, 2012). Present production of vannamei is too high when compare to last two decades. Scientistsare expecting so many problems such as, diseases, unsustainability etc. All problems can overcome by importing of Specific Pathogen Free (SPF), Specific Pathogen Resistant (SPR) brood stocks from other countries, implementing biosecurity factors and practicing of Better Management Practices (BMP) in field level, will maintain the environmental sustainability.