Aquaculture over recent years has not only led to substantial socio-economic benefits such as increased nutritional levels, income, employment and foreign exchange, but has also brought vast un-utilized and under-utilized land and water resources under culture. Over the years this sector has witnessed impressive growth where culture practices have undergone considerable intensification. The Present study was carried out from 289 shrimp farmers in 32 revenue villages in 9 mandals of Nellore district. The study is aimed at analyzing the factors affecting the socio-economic status of shrimp farmers in Nellore District. The results revealed that, the Shrimp culture in these areas ignited a socio-economic change in the local economy and reflecting the same at the state level. However, the shrimp culture is facing many problems and constraints for like diseases outbreaks, quality seed etc sustainability. The farmers suggested that, availability of quality seed and other issues need to be addressed immediately. Sustainability of L.vannamei culture needs a integrated approach which requires understanding of disease problems, water quality parameters on one side and also to analyse the socio-economic problems of the shrimp farmers, farming practices, problems and constraints in shrimp culture on the other side with appropriate government interventions is required for social acceptable, economically viable and environmental friendly aqua culture practices which will help in win-win situation for the stakeholders and the government.
