Budget 2026-27 initiative aims to expand aquaculture, strengthen fisheries infrastructure and create new livelihood opportunities across India's reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars. Key Highlights Government to develop 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars under Union Budget 2026-27. 351 reservoirs and 100 Amrit Sarovars identified across multiple states. Initiative focuses on fish
Centre backs fish harbours, cold-chain infrastructure, aqua parks and climate-resilient coastal villages to enhance seafood exports and coastal livelihoods. Key Highlights ₹2,328.89 crore worth of fisheries projects approved for Andhra Pradesh under PMMSY. Central share stands at ₹681.38 crore, with ₹445.05 crore already released based on project utilisation. Projects
Centre backs livelihood support, modern fishing villages, cold-chain infrastructure and skill development while highlighting increased kerosene allocation for fishing communities. Key Highlights ₹1,413.91 crore worth of fisheries projects approved for Kerala under PMMSY. Projects include support for traditional fishers, modern coastal villages, fish markets, cold-chain facilities and fishing
Funds support biofloc farming, RAS, cage culture, ornamental fisheries and fish marketing infrastructure in Kerala's key coastal constituency. Key Highlights ₹1,413.91 crore worth of PMMSY projects approved for Kerala. ₹8.85 crore allocated to Ernakulam Parliamentary Constituency. ₹8.62 crore already released for approved projects. Projects include Biofloc, RAS, cage culture, ornamental
Centre highlights ₹127.71 crore Seaweed Park, fisheries infrastructure, skill development and livelihood initiatives in Ramanathapuram under PMMSY. Key Highlights ₹127.71 crore Multipurpose Seaweed Park sanctioned in Ramanathapuram under PMMSY. 13,949 fishers and fish farmers linked to ₹236.26 crore in Kisan Credit Card (KCC) financing. 88 training programmes conducted for
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 Highlights Fish production reaches a record 197.75 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, up from 141.64 lakh tonnes in 2019-20. ₹21,461 crore worth
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 Highlights 91.1% 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
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,