With reference to Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements: 1. It is a Strategic Action Plan aimed at providing a uniform framework for scientific management, biosecurity, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across India’s ornamental fisheries value chain. 2. It is being launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences. 3. The Mission is confined to marine ornamental fisheries in Lakshadweep, where it seeks to establish the islands as India’s exclusive ornamental-fish export zone. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031, recently seen in the news, consider the following statements:
1.It is a Strategic Action Plan aimed at providing a uniform framework for scientific management, biosecurity, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across India’s ornamental fisheries value chain.
2.It is being launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
3.The Mission is confined to marine ornamental fisheries in Lakshadweep, where it seeks to establish the islands as India’s exclusive ornamental-fish export zone.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031 is a Strategic Action Plan for Ornamental Fisheries Development. It proposes uniform standards covering broodstock management, breeding, hatcheries, quarantine, health management, traceability, aquarium operations, handling, transport and trade.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying

Statement 3 is incorrect: The Mission is national in scope, not confined to Lakshadweep or marine ornamental fisheries. Lakshadweep is the launch location and an important area of ornamental fisheries potential, but the framework is intended for the ornamental fisheries value chain nationwide.

Source: BL

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