PMMSY Aims to Enhance Fish Production and Productivity in India

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The Government of India, through its Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), aims to increase fisheries production and productivity by adopting modern technology and scientific methods of fishing and aquaculture. Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Parshottam Rupala led the Sagar Parikrama Phase-X on its fourth day at Uppada Fishing Harbour, East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, where he interacted with beneficiaries and emphasized the importance of focusing on increasing fisheries production and productivity.

Key Takeaways:

  • The PMMSY scheme aims to enhance the production and productivity of fish through the adoption of modern technology and scientific methods of fishing and aquaculture.
  • Shri Parshottam Rupala interacted with beneficiaries and emphasized the importance of focusing on increasing fisheries production and productivity, including infrastructure development, marketing, exports, and institutional arrangements.
  • Beneficiaries were felicitated with Kisan Credit Cards and assets such as four-wheeler vehicles under the PMMSY scheme.
  • Women participation was very high at the event, with 8,400 people physically attending the event at various places, and the program was also live streamed on YouTube and other social media platforms.
  • Sagar Parikrama is contributing immensely in disseminating information on fisheries-related schemes/programs implemented by the Government, highlighting best practices, promoting responsible fisheries, and demonstrating solidarity with all fisher folks and concerned stakeholders.

Statistics:

  • Approx. 8,400 people physically attended the event at various places.
  • The event was also live streamed on YouTube and other social media platforms, reaching a wider audience.
  • The PMMSY scheme aims to increase fisheries production and productivity by adopting modern technology and scientific methods of fishing and aquaculture.
  • Women participation rate was high at the event, with many women farmers and entrepreneurs benefiting from the scheme.

Sources:

  • Government of India: "PMMSY Aims to Enhance Fish Production and Productivity in India" (January 4, 2024)
  • Press Information Bureau, Government of India: "Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Shri Parshottam Rupala leads Sagar Parikrama Phase-X on its fourth day at Uppada Fishing Harbour, East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh." (January 4, 2024)