The event will be organized by the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA).
It is befitting to organize the show in Andhra Pradesh considering its reputation as largest producer of shrimp by aquaculture, MPEDA said in a statement.
Besides, the region also produces large quantities of fish culture its fresh water resources, and is emerging as a potential area of development for ornamental fishes.
The upcoming event is proposed to have 300 stalls to showcase various production and harvest technologies, machinery and accessories in export oriented aquaculture as well as ornamental fisheries sectors.
Over 20,000 delegates from India and abroad are expected to participate in Aqua Aquaria India 2015.
Aquaculture farmers and ornamental fish breeders, feed manufacturers, hatchery owners, machinery suppliers, exporters/importers, officials from fisheries institutions and state/central government departments, researchers, students and aquarium hobbyists in India/abroad are expected to participate in the fair as well as in the technical sessions as delegates/exhibitors.
MPEDA solicit the co-operation and active participation of the stakeholders in aquaculture and ornamental fisheries sectors in this event thereby taking the industry into further strides.
