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The Government of India is advancing the fisheries sector through its flagship Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF). The collaboration between the Ministry of Cooperation and the Department of Fisheries aims to enhance deep-sea fishing and the marine fisheries value chain.
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The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, under its Department of Fisheries, has launched several initiatives to improve the fisheries and aquaculture sector. Key schemes include the Centrally Sponsored Scheme on Blue Revolution, the Fisheries & Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, and the Pradhan Mantri
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The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) implemented by the Department of Fisheries in India since FY 2020-21 has significantly increased fish production from 141.64 lakh tonnes in 2019-20 to 197.75 lakh tonnes in 2024-25. The scheme focuses on holistic development of the fisheries sector, offering 60% financial
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The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has reported significant underutilisation of funds under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), primarily due to delays in compliance, unspent funds, and slow project execution. Despite approvals of nearly Rs. 13,924.23 crore for fisheries development in recent financial years,
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The National Fisheries Secretaries Conference was convened by the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying to assess and advance multiple fisheries initiatives. Key discussions focused on issues such as fund utilisation, digitalisation, mariculture development, and value-added seafood exports. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, specifically the Department of Fisheries, is advancing the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) goals by launching comprehensive capacity development initiatives and modern trainings. The program strategy includes varied innovative techniques and educational programmes aimed at elevating the fisheries value chain, expanding
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The Indian Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is advancing the development of 379 designated fish landing centers, leveraging financial support from national initiatives such as Blue Revolution, FIDF, and PMMSY. Over the period of five years from FY2020-21 to FY2024-25, the government endorsed 26 fishing harbour and 22
Lakshadweep
A high-level consultation meeting was held in Kochi to discuss the development of the fisheries sector in Lakshadweep, focusing on Tuna, Seaweed, and Ornamental fisheries. Union Fisheries Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh announced an Investors and Exporters Meet scheduled for November 2025 to promote investment and exports in these sectors. The
PMMSY
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) aims to promote women's participation in the fisheries sector by providing financial assistance of up to 60% of project costs for women beneficiaries. Over the last five years, the scheme has sanctioned Rs. 4061.96 crore for 99,018 women across
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