Achieving consistency in shrimp production is fundamental to securing India’s position as a global leader in aquaculture. Despite advances in genetics, nutrition, and management, disease outbreaks continue to be the most persistent constraint, undermining productivity and farmer confidence. Sustainable progress requires a shift from reactive disease control to proactive prevention and system stability, as most health failures in shrimp culture arise from management deficiencies such as inadequate pond preparation, ineffective water disinfection, and fragmented biosecurity protocols, rather than uncontrollable external factors. To eliminate recurring health failures, it is imperative to establish clear national standards and farm-level protocols that promote awareness, traceability, and consistency in aquaculture practice. In this direction, the Blue Aqua Farmers Centre (BAFC) has initiated specialized programmes on seed selection and farmer training, focusing on advanced PL screening using Digital PCR, early disease diagnosis, optimized biosecurity protocols, and training the farm workforce to detect early symptoms and monitor pond water quality changes, thereby strengthening on-farm health management and empowering farmers with data-driven decision-making tools. The development of a cluster farming approach further enhances productivity through organized and coordinated farming methods, minimizing horizontal disease transmission and ensuring better environmental control. Establishing a uniform system of best practices across the sector improves disease control, accountability, and transparency—key elements often missing in traditional operations. Aligning these national practices with internationally recognized frameworks such as the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) reinforces India’s reputation for responsible and sustainable aquaculture, ensuring long-term competitiveness in the global shrimp industry.