Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh), will launch the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojna at the 4th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) on 12th September 2024. The event will take place at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, with various key dignitaries in attendance. Shri Singh will also unveil a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Production & Processing Clusters in the fisheries sector during the event.
The anniversary event will witness participation from officials representing the Fisheries Departments of States and Union Territories, the National Fisheries Development Board, ICAR institutes, and other relevant ministries. Additionally, PMMSY beneficiaries, fishers, fish farmers, entrepreneurs, and key stakeholders from across the nation are expected to join both physically and virtually, marking the hybrid nature of the event.
Shri Singh will announce multiple projects approved under PMMSY, focusing on production and productivity enhancement, post-harvest infrastructure, and value chain augmentation. Among the highlights are the release of booklets, notifications on Centres of Excellence and Nucleus Breeding Centres, and the launch of digital portals aimed at modernizing the fisheries sector. The notification of climate-resilient coastal fishermen villages and fisheries clusters will also be a significant part of the celebrations.
The Government of India has invested over ₹38,572 crore in the fisheries sector since 2014, leading to substantial growth through initiatives like the Blue Revolution and Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. This investment includes ₹20,050 crore dedicated to PMMSY, which aims to increase fish production, reduce post-harvest losses, and create livelihood opportunities for fishers and fish farmers.
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojna (PM-MKSSY), a sub-scheme of PMMSY, will be implemented with a ₹6,000 crore investment starting in 2024-25, focusing on further boosting production and ensuring the welfare of fishers and stakeholders in the fisheries value chain.
The PMMSY has emerged as a game-changer for India’s fisheries sector, addressing gaps in production, post-harvest infrastructure, technology, and quality management. This visionary scheme has enabled the development of inland fisheries, modernization of fishing harbors, cold chains, mechanization of traditional vessels, and the creation of hygienic fish markets. The event will celebrate these milestones and outline the path forward for the fisheries sector.
Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh’s announcement will include major national priority projects under PMMSY for the financial year 2024-25, with a focus on empowering fishers, boosting exports, and fostering innovation across the sector. Key government officials, fishers, and participants from the fisheries and aquaculture sector will showcase achievements and discuss future developments aimed at ensuring sustainable growth.
Source: PIB Delhi
