Kuttanad
The Union Minister of State has announced a pilot project to enhance livelihood opportunities for fish farmers in Kuttanad, Kerala. The initiative will implement modern and traditional aquaculture practices, including integrated fish farming and biofloc fish farming. Fish Farmers Producers Organizations (FFPOs) will be established to empower local communities, and
Aquaculture
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has initiated the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY) to support aquaculture insurance for farmers. The scheme, with a budget of ₹6000 crore, offers a 40% premium incentive for insurance purchases, with additional benefits for SC/ST and women farmers. The
National Fish Farmers Day
The National Fish Farmers Day is celebrated annually on July 10 to honor the contributions of fish farmers and commemorate the successful breeding of Indian Major Carps in 1957. In 2025, the event was held at ICAR-CIFA in Bhubaneswar, where new initiatives were launched, including 17 new fisheries clusters and
Fisheries Development
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has approved fisheries development proposals worth Rs. 21,274.16 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) over the last five years. This includes a central share of Rs. 9,189.79 crore. The initiative aims to enhance aquaculture through
Fisheries Development
The Government of India is implementing various schemes for the holistic development of the fisheries sector in Kerala, including the Blue Revolution Scheme, Kisan Credit Card for fisheries, and the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. Over the past decade, projects worth Rs. 1790 crore have been approved, benefiting over 2
PMMSY
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has approved fisheries development proposals worth Rs. 21,274.16 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), including the establishment of 11 integrated aqua parks at a cost of Rs. 682.60 crore. These parks aim to enhance the aquaculture
India
India and the Maldives have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture. This agreement aims to promote sustainable fisheries, strengthen aquaculture, and support innovation and research. Key areas include value chain development, mariculture, trade facilitation, and capacity building. The Maldives will improve its fish processing
Drone Technology
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has initiated research on drone technology for shrimp culture, including water sampling, feed distribution, and health monitoring. A prototype drone is being developed for transporting fish and shrimp, with a 70kg payload capacity. A Technical Committee has been formed to establish Standard
Fisheries Clusters
On July 10, 2025, Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched 17 new fisheries clusters during the National Fish Farmers Day celebration at ICAR-CIFA, Odisha. This initiative aims to enhance the fisheries sector under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), increasing the total number of clusters to 34. The
National Fish Farmers Day
The National Fish Farmers Day 2025, celebrated on July 10, honors the dedication of fish farmers in India, recognizing their vital role in food security and rural employment. The event will be attended by key ministers and aims to launch new initiatives to enhance the fisheries sector, including new Fisheries
Fisheries
The Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Meet 2025, chaired by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, emphasized the need for innovation and technology to enhance fisheries production and productivity. Key initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) were highlighted, aiming