The current edition of the book on Fish and Fisheries of India is designed to fulfill a long-standing need among students. The language used in the book has been deliberately kept simple to make it accessible to a wide range of readers. The topics covered in the book have been carefully selected in accordance with university syllabi, making it an ideal resource for students, teachers, and researchers in the life sciences, including Zoology and Fishery Science.

The data and conclusions presented in the book have been drawn from a variety of sources to ensure their accuracy and relevance. The book includes clear and concise explanations, as well as finely drawn diagrams, tables, and charts to aid in the reader's understanding of the subject matter.

The book is structured into 20 self-contained chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of fish and fisheries in India. Overall, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the fish and fisheries sector in India and is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in this field.

1. History of Fishery Science, Scope and Importance 2. Systematic Position of Pisces among the Chordates up to Class Level. 3. Classification of Fishes (Berg : 1940 ) up to Class Level. 4. External Characters of Teleosts. 5. Body Forms and Locomotion in Fishes 6. Study of Scales in Fishes. 7. Electric Organs in Fishes 8. Coloration in Fishes. 9. Adaptation in Deep Sea Fishes 10. Larvivorus Fishes (Fish in Relation to Public Health) 11. Aquatic Weeds and Their Control. 12. Composite Fish Farming in India. 13. Economic Importance of Fishes. 14. Fish By-products. 15. Sexual Dimorphism in Fishes 16. Integrated Fish Farming 17. Bio-Chemical Composition of Raw Fish Value 18. Role of Remote Sensing in Fishery 19. Indian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) 20. Commercial Fisheries Institution of India