Fish Production

Key Highlights:

• The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), implemented from FY 2020-21, aims for holistic development of the fisheries sector.
• Fish production in India increased from 141.64 lakh tonne (2019-20) to 197.75 lakh tonne (2024-25) under PMMSY.
• PMMSY provides 60% higher financial assistance for women beneficiaries in beneficiary-oriented activities.
• Rs. 4178.30 crore has been sanctioned for 1,47,654 women beneficiaries across States and UTs from FY 2020-21 to 2025-26.
• Rs. 2,797 crore has been approved under PMMSY and Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) for cold chain and marketing facilities till April 2026.

Detailed Insights:

• The scheme has significantly contributed to augmenting fish production, demonstrating its impact on the sector's growth.
• Inclusive development is a key focus, empowering women through enhanced financial support for their participation in fisheries.
• The substantial financial outlay for women beneficiaries underscores the government's commitment to gender equity in the sector.
• Development of cold chain and marketing infrastructure is a thrust area, crucial for reducing post-harvest losses and improving market access.
• Approved infrastructure includes 775 cold storages/ice plants and 28,489 fish transportation units like motorcycles, bicycles, auto rickshaws, and trucks.
• Other approved facilities comprise 1,394 live fish vending units, 6,018 fish kiosks, 117 retail fish markets, and 24 wholesale fish markets.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): A flagship scheme to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector.
• Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF): A dedicated fund to create modern fisheries infrastructure, including cold chains and marketing facilities.