The present paper reveals the progress made by shrimp farmers of tamil nadu by adopting Litopenaeus vannamei farming which has become a gainful venture for them. Shrimp farming in India has recorded remarkable growth during the last three decades especially in coastal states. Optimum use of prospective areas and expanded farming practices has not only provided wonderful opportunity to farmers residing along coastal areas but also brought them prosperity. Tamil Nadu is having the second longest coastline in the country with rich natural resources in coastal areas for coastal aqua farming. In tamil nadu, seven districts viz; Chennai, Thiruvallur, Villupuram, Cuddalore Thiruvarur, Ramanathapuram, Tuticorin, Kanniya kumari are the major contributors for shrimp production having 95% of state shrimp farmer's population with the potential area. The total estimated brackish water area of Tamil Nadu is about 56,000 ha. The total area under shrimp farming is 4,455 ha. out of which 3,178 ha. Which is only 30 percent of the estimated potential area of 14,000 ha readily available for shrimp farm development. 30 shrimp farmers using structured interview schedule. An attempt has been made to assess an economic viability of L. Vannamei farming and extent of contribution towards the uplift of their socio-economic status. This study will be of immense help to encourage the farmers of other areas to get involved in shrimp farming to earn better livelihood.