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Government says fisheries exports touched an all-time high of ₹73,890 crore while PMMSY creates 58 lakh jobs and receives a ₹2,500 crore allocation for FY 2026-27.Key HighlightsFish production reaches a record 197.75 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, up from 141.64 lakh tonnes in 2019-20.₹21,461 crore worth

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Government says over 91% of assessed marine fish stocks are sustainable as PMMSY promotes conservation, deep-sea fishing and alternative livelihoods for coastal communities.Key Highlights91.1% of India's assessed marine fish stocks are classified as sustainable, according to ICAR-CMFRI.No significant decline in trawl-based fish landings recorded between

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Centre backs scientific aquaculture, cold-chain facilities, wholesale fish markets and modern fish farming technologies to strengthen inland fisheries in Uttar Pradesh.Key Highlights₹1,294.32 crore worth of fisheries projects approved for Uttar Pradesh under PMMSY.₹336.61 crore released by the Centre, with ₹316.61 crore already utilised.Projects cover ponds,

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Government expands dairy infrastructure, fodder supply, livestock traceability and milk value chains while reinforcing support for farmers through flagship schemes.Key HighlightsIndia's milk production increased 70%, from 146.31 million tonnes (2014-15) to 248.87 million tonnes (2024-25).Egg production rose 90%, reaching 149.11 billion in 2024-25.NPDD to strengthen

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State enrols nearly 2.85 lakh fishers under the Group Accident Insurance Scheme (GAIS), offering coverage of up to ₹5 lakh under PMMSY.Key HighlightsAndhra Pradesh joins the Group Accident Insurance Scheme (GAIS) for the first time in FY 2026-27.2,84,888 fishers proposed for insurance coverage.Scheme provides accident

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Livelihood assistance, climate-resilient fishing villages, deep-sea vessels and alternative livelihoods among key interventions to strengthen Kerala's traditional fisherfolk.Key Highlights₹1,413.91 crore worth of fisheries projects approved for Kerala under PMMSY.1.71 lakh traditional fishers supported during seasonal fishing ban periods.18,908 Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs) sanctioned to fishers

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Government strengthens Bihar's fisheries infrastructure, dairy breeding ecosystem and milk value chain through PMMSY and Rashtriya Gokul Mission.Key Highlights₹579.72 crore approved for fisheries development in Bihar under PMMSY.₹193.13 crore is the Centre's approved share, with ₹73.59 crore utilised over the last three years.Major projects include

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PMMSY and FIDF investments support modern fish landing centres, climate-resilient fishing villages, cold chain infrastructure and value-added seafood businesses in Goa.Key Highlights₹147.23 crore approved for Goa under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).₹107 crore sanctioned under the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF).463

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