In a significant event aimed at bolstering the fisheries sector, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi engaged with beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) during a demonstration of advanced aquaculture models, including the Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS) and Biofloc technology. The interaction took place alongside key dignitaries, including Hon’ble Ministers from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying (FAHD), the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW), the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, the Minister of State for FAHD, and Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India.
During the event, which was held in Palghar, Maharashtra, Prime Minister Modi personally distributed Kisan Credit Cards (KCC) to fishers, underscoring the government’s commitment to supporting the livelihoods of those in the fisheries sector. The distribution of KCCs is expected to provide fishers with greater access to credit, thereby enhancing their capacity to adopt modern and sustainable fishing practices.
This initiative is part of the broader PMMSY scheme, which aims to modernize the fisheries sector, increase fish production, and create employment opportunities. The presence of senior officials and ministers at the event underscores the importance of these initiatives in driving economic growth and ensuring the welfare of the fishing community in India
