India’s fisheries sector, long regarded as a subsistence-driven activity, is undergoing a decisive transformation into a growth-oriented Blue Economy engine, powered by institutional finance, digital integration, and targeted policy support. Recognised as a “Sunrise Sector,” fisheries now contribute 1.12 per cent to the country’s Gross Value Added and sustain the…
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Union Secretary Meets Champion Fish Farmers to Boost Growth
Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary of the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D), Government of India, engaged with 59 Champion Fish Farmers from across the country on 28th January 2026 through a video conference. The interactive session included Padma Shri awardees, representatives from the Rajya Sabha,…
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PMMSY Trains 22,000+ Fish Farmers Across India
The Department of Fisheries has made significant strides in building capacity within India’s fisheries and aquaculture sector under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Structured training and skill development programs have equipped over 22,000 participants with modern techniques in fish farming, hatchery operations, feed formulation, and value-added processing. Hon’ble…