PMMSY
The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has implemented the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with an investment of ₹20,050 crore to support traditional fishermen in acquiring deep-sea fishing vessels and replacing boats and nets. Over the last five years, approvals have been granted for 50 deep-sea
PMMSY
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) aims to develop 100 coastal fishermen villages into Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) in Tamil Nadu. Sixteen villages have been selected for this initiative, focusing on enhancing infrastructure and economic activities to combat climate change impacts. The project aligns with Tamil Nadu&
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 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
Integrated Aqua Park
The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh, announced a ₹100-crore proposal for an Integrated Aqua Park in Jammu and Kashmir under PMMSY Phase-II. This initiative aims to enhance the fisheries ecosystem in the region, which has seen significant growth in milk and fish production.
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