In India, rural youth unemployment and underemployment continue to be significant issues, especially in areas that rely heavily on agriculture. Entrepreneurial involvement in aquaculture and related fisheries activities is known as aquapreneurship, and it has become a promising avenue for self-employment, generating income, and diversifying rural livelihoods India has enormous potential for aquaculture due to its favorable climate, abundant aquatic resources, and growing domestic and international markets. Youth involvement in aquaculture-based businesses, including fish farming, hatchery operations, ornamental fish culture, biofloc systems, value addition, and fisheries input supply, has been promoted in recent years due to government initiatives, skill development programs, and institutional support. This review summarizes the body of research on aquapreneurship with an emphasis on how it helps Indian rural youth pursue self-employment. The study looks at aquapreneurship development-related opportunities, enabling factors, barriers, and policy interventions. The study further identifies research gaps and makes recommendations for ways to promote aquapreneurship as a viable source of income for young people living in rural areas.