Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: Economic Revolution for the Indian Fisheries Sector
Suman Takar
TNJFU- Fisheries College and Research Institute, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu (628 008), India
Udai Ram Gurjar*
ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, Maharashtra (400 061), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Fisheries, Livelihood, Nutritional security, Sustainable
Abstract
The Prime Minister of India officially launched Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) on 10th September 2020. It is a scheme for the development of the Indian fisheries sector in a sustainable and responsible manner. The estimated investment of 20,050 crores for the holistic development of the fisheries sector, including fishers' welfare to ensures the food and nutritional security of the country. Department of Fisheries has identified nine strategic priorities under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. PMMSY is being implemented in all the States and Union Territories for five years period from the Financial Year 2020-21 to 2024-25.
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DoF, 2020. Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. Department of Fisheries, Govt. of India, p. 26.
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