The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, is poised to inaugurate the “Matsya Sampada Jagrukta Abhiyan” on September 15, 2023, in commemoration of the third anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). This pivotal six-month-long outreach initiative is strategically designed to invigorate the fisheries sector across the country and promote sustainable fishing practices.
Launched on September 15, 2020, PMMSY has significantly bolstered growth within the fisheries sector by extending financial support and technical expertise to fisherfolk, agriculturalists, and entrepreneurial ventures. On the eve of its third anniversary, the “Matsya Sampada Jagrukta Abhiyan” seeks to amplify this success by expanding its outreach and endorsing responsible fishing methodologies.
The campaign encompasses a comprehensive array of workshops, training programs, and awareness campaigns, both virtually and within local communities. The overarching objectives are to educate and acquaint fishermen and aquaculturists with contemporary methodologies, sustainable practices, and the latest technological advancements in fisheries management. Furthermore, the initiative underscores the imperative need to conserve aquatic life and safeguard the ecosystems that sustain them.
Foremost among the campaign’s goals is to augment the income of fishermen while nurturing entrepreneurship within the fisheries sector. It strives to facilitate access to credit, insurance, and establish crucial market linkages, thus ensuring an improved livelihood for those engaged in fishing and its allied activities.
The “Matsya Sampada Jagrukta Abhiyan” is poised to make an indelible mark by fostering heightened responsibility and awareness among all stakeholders within the fisheries industry. It endeavors to make the practice of fishing more sustainable, ecologically responsible, and financially remunerative for the multitudes who depend on it for their sustenance.
The campaign’s launch ushers in a six-month-long undertaking, carrying the promise of not only enhancing the lives of those associated with the fisheries sector but also contributing significantly to India’s food security and economic advancement. The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, extends an earnest invitation to all stakeholders to actively partake in this transformative endeavor and collaborate to shape a more prosperous and sustainable fisheries landscape.
The commencement of the “Matsya Sampada Jagrukta Abhiyan” constitutes a crucial stride toward the realization of the vision of a self-reliant, prosperous, and ecologically sound fisheries sector in India, in harmony with the fundamental tenets of PMMSY.