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Progress and Impact of FIDF in Tamil Nadu: Key Figures and Infrastructure Developments

Official Press

25 Mar 2026

The Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF), launched by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in 2018-19, is focused on enhancing fisheries infrastructure across India. With a total fund of Rs 7522.48 crore, FIDF provides concessional finance for infrastructure projects. As of now, 228 projects costing Rs 5559.54 crore have been sanctioned, with Tamil Nadu receiving approvals for 108 projects worth Rs 2404.03 crore. FIDF supports the development of fishing harbours, fish landing centres, cold storage facilities, and more, aiding in the growth of fish production and exports, which have seen significant increases between 2020-21 and 2024-25.

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120th Issue of Sarvekshana Journal Released

The National Statistical Systems Training Academy, part of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, has published the 120th issue of its Sarvekshana journal. This bi-annual publication, respected for its academic rigor, features four technical papers on topics such as changes in inpatient care access in India and neural network

India to Launch Nationwide Mobile-Based Disaster Alert System

Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia are set to launch a nationwide mobile-based disaster communication system on 2nd May 2026. Developed by the Department of Telecommunications in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority, the system aims to ensure rapid dissemination of emergency alerts

Department of Commerce Revises RoDTEP Schedules

The Department of Commerce has issued a notification revising the schedules under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme. These revisions align the RoDTEP tariff lines with the amended Customs Tariff structure, reducing classification ambiguities and facilitating smoother processing of export claims. Effective from May 1,

Lok Sabha Speaker Extends Buddha Purnima Greetings with Message of Enlightenment

Lok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla, on the eve of Buddha Purnima, shared a message of enlightenment and deep reflection on the teachings of Gautama Buddha. Urging citizens to pursue self-reflection, awareness, and compassion, Shri Birla emphasized the continued relevance of Buddha's Middle Path, the Four Noble Truths,

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120th Issue of Sarvekshana Journal Released

India to Launch Nationwide Mobile-Based Disaster Alert System

Department of Commerce Revises RoDTEP Schedules

Lok Sabha Speaker Extends Buddha Purnima Greetings with Message of Enlightenment