India has high potential for the development of its seaweed industry due to its long coastline and availability of undeveloped areas for farming. However, there are challenges such as the lack of automation technology and professional manpower, low interest and research investment, and the absence of established policy guidelines. The Indian government has invested in the industry and set a goal of producing 11.5 million metric tons of seaweed biomass in the next five years, including the creation of a seaweed production complex called Seaweed Park in Tamil Nadu.