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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying launched various initiatives at 4th Anniversary of PMMSY

Posted 12 Sep 2024

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On completion of 4 years of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna (PMMSY), initiatives launched to transform fisheries sector includes :

  • National Fisheries Development Program Portal created under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana, sub scheme under PMMSY. 
    • It will serve as central hub for registry of fisheries’ stakeholders, information, services, and support related to fisheries.
  • Establishment of three specialized fisheries production and processing clusters dedicated to Pearl cultivation, Ornamental fisheries and Seaweed cultivation to promote innovation within these niche sectors.
  • Pilot project on Use of Drone Technology for fish transportation to be done by Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute to explore drones’ potential in monitoring inland fisheries.
  • Establishing Mandapam Regional Centre of Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute as a Centre of Excellence for promoting seaweed farming and research
  • Setting up Nucleus Breeding Centres for both marine and inland species for enhancing seed quality through genetic enhancement of economically important species.
  • Establishment of 3 Incubation Centres in Hyderabad, Mumbai and Kochi for promoting at least 100 fisheries start-ups, cooperatives, etc. 
  • Priority projects included Development of five Integrated Aqua parks in Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Tripura and Nagaland; Establishment of two World-Class Fish Markets Arunachal Pradesh and Assam; etc.

About PMMSY

An infographic titled "Objectives of PMMSY" with five illustrated objectives listed: harnessing fisheries potential, modernizing value chain, enhancing fish production, building robust management framework, and doubling incomes and employment for fishers and farmers.
  • Aim: Launched in 2020 to bring Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector in India.
  • Tenure: FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.
  • Targets: Increase fish production to 22 million metric tons; Reduce post-harvest losses from 20-25% to about 10%; Double export earnings to about Rs. 1 lakh crore etc.
  • Type: Both Central Sector Scheme and Centrally Sponsored scheme.

 

  • Tags :
  • Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna (PMMSY)
  • National Fisheries Development Program Portal
  • Aqua parks
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