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
Seaweed Cultivation
The Indian coastline, spanning 11,099 km, has been identified as having significant potential for seaweed cultivation, with 384 sites covering 24,707 hectares deemed suitable. The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), which prioritizes seaweed cultivation to generate employment and
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
India
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh met with Norway’s Minister of Fisheries, Ms. Marianne Sivertsen Ness, to discuss sustainable fisheries and marine resource management during the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. The bilateral talks focused on enhancing cooperation in ocean governance, addressing challenges like overfishing and marine
Lakshadweep
Union Minister Shri George Kurian highlighted the significant progress in Lakshadweep over the past 11 years under PM Modi's leadership, emphasizing advancements in fisheries, education, healthcare, infrastructure, eco-tourism, and renewable energy. Key initiatives include a high literacy rate, new hospitals, major infrastructure projects, and efforts to empower women,