Bithra is the smallest Lakshadweep district by area with rich tuna fishing waters. A small seafood-processing unit producing Maldive Fish (dried tuna) and chilled seafood for mainland export captures both heritage and modern markets.
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Bithra (Bitra) Island is Lakshadweep's smallest inhabited island but its surrounding waters have rich tuna fishery. Traditional Maldive Fish (dried-and-smoked tuna, used heavily in Sri Lankan and South Indian cuisine) is produced at small scale. A modernised unit producing both Maldive Fish for mainland export plus chilled IQF tuna packs for premium retail captures both markets.
Capex of 8-15 lakh covers smoke-house, freezer, vacuum packing, and FSSAI certification. PMMSY at 60% subsidy for women/SC/ST in fisheries plus NEC's industrial subsidy fund the build. Hard parts: Bithra's tiny population (workforce constraint), shipping logistics from a remote island, and meeting export-grade standards. Realistic: a small specialist unit, 1-2 lakh/month gross at scale, with brand premium for genuinely-island-origin product.
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