Indonesia is preparing a major aquaculture expansion centered on 40,000 thematic fish farming villages, according to Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan. The plan is aimed at improving the country’s protein self-sufficiency and reinforcing broader food security goals.
The proposed villages would focus on fish farming as a way to increase domestic protein production and make supplies more reliable. By developing aquaculture at a wide scale, the government appears to be targeting both stronger local food availability and a more resilient supply system.
The initiative highlights fish as a key part of Indonesia’s food strategy, especially as policymakers look for practical ways to meet nutritional needs through local production. Expanding fish farming can also create a more structured approach to food planning by linking community-based production with national self-sufficiency targets.
While further details on implementation were not included in the initial announcement, the scale of the plan signals a significant push toward aquaculture-led development. If carried out as outlined, the program could become a central part of Indonesia’s effort to secure affordable protein sources from within the country.
