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Khyber Group launches RAS-based Himalayan trout farming facility
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Thursday, 02 July, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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Khyber Group has launched Khyber Aquaculture - India’s largest, fully integrated, sustainable Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) based Himalayan trout farming facility in Kashmir, aimed at transforming the region’s trout industry into an integrated, export-oriented ecosystem by linking advanced aquaculture technology with local farming communities.
Located on the banks of the River Sindh in Akhal, Kangan, in the Ganderbal district of Kashmir. It is spread over 8 acres and has been built with an investment of over Rs 100 crore. It is a technology-driven trout farming model designed to reuse & recycle water, allowing year-round trout production in a climate-controlled environment. It is currently with a 1500 metric ton capacity, will reach an annual production capacity of 7000 metric tons within 3 to 5 years. The hatchery of the unit is capable of producing up to 20 million fingerlings annually.
Umar Tramboo, CMD, Khyber Aquaculture, said, “Our technologically superior facility is an expansion of cold-water aquaculture in Jammu and Kashmir. Our cluster model is designed to integrate production, hatcheries, processing and supply chains while supporting more than 300 local farmers under the Holistic Agriculture Development Programme (HADP), through modern aquaculture systems and market access.”
With in-house production, processing and packaging units, the initiative is expected to support more than 3,000 indirect livelihood opportunities across the region. It combines modern aquaculture technology with local environmental conditions and clean production methods that contribute to climate-resilient fish farming in Jammu & Kashmir.
“It has taken us over 5 years to be completely ready. But the wait was worth it. With this launch, we plan to revolutionise India’s aquaculture sector, introducing new standards for fish health and operational control. We want to be known as a platform for scaling trout farming with data-driven systems and localised adaptation,” said Tramboo.
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