This document provides information about different types of fisheries in India. It discusses freshwater or inland fishery, which makes up 60% of India's fish production from rivers, ponds, lakes and includes popular fish like rohu, catla and mrigal. Marine fisheries account for 40% of production along India's long coastline. Estuarine fisheries are also discussed, occurring where rivers meet the sea and including important areas in eastern India. Examples of important estuarine fish include prawns. The document also outlines the economic and social benefits of fisheries.