Rangeen Machhli mobile app

Recently, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the “Rangeen Machhli” mobile app.

Features of ‘Rangeen Machhli’ App

1. Launched by: Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying  at ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (ICAR-CIFA), Bhubaneswar. The launch was supported by the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).

2. Features: 

1. Multilingual Information: The app provides information on popular ornamental fish species in eight Indian languages, ensuring accessibility for a diverse audience, including hobbyists, aquarium shop owners, and fish farmers.

2. Knowledge Resources: The app offers comprehensive guidance on fish care, breeding, and maintenance practices, catering to both beginners and professionals in the ornamental fish industry.

3. Aquarium Shop Locator: One of the key features is the “Find Aquarium Shops” tool, which enables users to locate nearby aquarium shops via a dynamic directory that is updated by shop owners.

4. Educational Modules: There is also a educational module which covers essential topics such as types of aquariums, water filtration, lighting, feeding, and daily maintenance, aimed at hobbyists and aquarium enthusiasts.

The module focuses on breeding and rearing different ornamental fish species. This module caters to professionals looking to diversify their ornamental aquaculture practices.

Note: Ornamental fish are popular for their vibrant colors, unique patterns, and interesting behaviors

About Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

1. PMMSY is a flagship scheme launched by the Government of India on September 10, 2020.

2. Aim: This scheme aims to bring about a Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India.

2. Nodal Ministry: Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries.

3. Components: The scheme has two components — Central Sector Scheme(CS) and Centrally Sponsored Scheme(CSS).

4. Objectives:

i) Augmenting fish production and productivity at a sustained average annual growth rate of about 9% to achieve a target of 22 million metric tons by 2024-25.

ii) Creation of direct gainful employment opportunities to about 15 lakh fishers, fish farmers, fish workers, fish vendors etc.

iii) Doubling of fishers, fish farmers and fish workers incomes by 2024.

5. Duration: 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.

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