India Unveils National Seafood Traceability Framework to Boost Exports and Global Food Safety Compliance Centre strengthens seafood export ecosystem with digital traceability, processing infrastructure and quality certification to improve global market access Key Highlights National Framework on Traceability in Fisheries and Aquaculture, 2025 launched to create a digital
Union Budget 2026-27 initiative aims to unlock inland fisheries potential while creating livelihood opportunities for fishers, women SHGs and producer organisations Key Highlights Union Budget 2026-27 announces integrated fisheries development in 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars Initiative aims to unlock the country's untapped inland fisheries potential States and Union
Union Budget 2026-27 initiative to boost inland fisheries, empower women-led groups and expand freshwater fish production across 27 states Key Highlights 500 water bodies identified for integrated fisheries development, including 351 reservoirs and 100 Amrit Sarovars Initiative announced in the Union Budget 2026-27 to strengthen India's Blue Economy Programme
Women-led cooperatives in fisheries, seaweed cultivation and marine processing gain stronger policy backing with financial incentives, digital integration and high-seas fishing support Key Highlights 213 women-led fisheries cooperatives formed in Andhra Pradesh between April 2021 and June 2026 27,447 women beneficiaries covered across 12 coastal districts Cooperatives operate in
Centre says fund allocation under PM Matsya Sampada Yojana is performance-based, with digital monitoring ensuring efficient utilisation across states Key Highlights ₹3,159.83 crore approved as Central share under PMMSY during 2023-24 to 2025-26 ₹2,208.74 crore released to States and Union Territories over the three-year period Government says no disparity
New guidelines, technology adoption and dedicated cold-water clusters aim to boost trout production, strengthen mountain livelihoods and expand premium fish supply Key Highlights ₹706 crore worth of fisheries projects approved for Himalayan and hilly states under PMMSY Centre issues Model Guidelines for the Development of Cold Water Fisheries Four
PMMSY and PM-MKSSY strengthen aquaculture through financial assistance, biosecurity measures, insurance incentives and working capital support Key Highlights ₹6,885.18 crore fisheries and aquaculture projects approved under PMMSY during 2023-24 to 2025-26 ₹3,159.83 crore Central share approved, with ₹2,208.74 crore released to States and UTs Kisan Credit Card (KCC) continues
Centre advances fisheries infrastructure in Odisha with Integrated Aqua Park, modern wholesale fish market and affordable credit support for fishers Key Highlights ₹1,301.18 crore fisheries projects approved for Odisha under PMMSY since 2020-21 ₹484.64 crore Central share sanctioned for fisheries and aquaculture development ₹100 crore Integrated Aqua Park under