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Source: The post is based on the article “Department of Fisheries organizes event on 3rd Anniversary of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in Indore” published in The Hindu on 16th September 2023
What is the News?
The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying has launched Matsya Sampada Jagrukta Abhiyan on the occasion of completion of three successful years of implementation of Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojna(PMMSY).
What is Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojna(PMMSY)?
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana is a scheme to bring about the Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India.
Objectives of the scheme: Harnessing of fisheries potential in a sustainable, responsible, inclusive and equitable manner
– Enhancing fish production and productivity through expansion, intensification, diversification and productive utilization of land and water.
– Modernizing and strengthening of the value chain – post-harvest management and quality improvement.
– Doubling fishers and fish farmers incomes and generation of employment.
– Enhancing contribution to Agriculture GVA and exports.
– Social, physical and economic security for fishers and fish farmers.
– Robust fisheries management and regulatory framework.
Duration of the scheme: The scheme is being implemented in all States and UTs for a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.
What is Matsya Sampada Jagrukta Abhiyan?
Organized by: Department of Fisheries.
Aim: To disseminate information and knowledge about 9 Years of achievements of the Government of India by highlighting success stories of the beneficiaries and reaching out to 2.8 crore fish farmers and 3477 coastal villages.
What are the success stories of Pradhan Mantri Matasya Sampada Yojna(PMMSY)?
Shri F.Laldingliana from Mizoram switched to aquaculture when he merely earned Rs 30,000 per year and now practices fisheries on his 2 ha land with 19 ponds.
Smt. R. Murugeswari from Tamil Nadu practices seaweed cultivation and the subsidy received under PMMSY helped her with funds for maintenance of rafts, meticulous net cleaning.
