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Topic: fisheries sector

YSR Matsyakara Bharosa Scheme

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has recently released ₹123.52 crore under the YSR Matsyakara Bharosa scheme. This initiative aims to provide crucial financial assistance to...

May 18, 2023

Sagar Parikrama Phase IV

Sagar Parikrama Phase IV journey was launched on March 18. Its purpose is to resolve issues concerning fishermen and other stakeholders and promote their economic development through various...

March 18, 2023

July 10: National Fish Farmers Day

National Fish Farmers Day is observed on July 10, annually in India. Key Facts The day is celebrated to exhibit solidarity with fish farmers, fisher folks, and concerned...

July 11, 2022

Balasore (Odisha) receives “Best Marine District Award”

On the occasion of World Fisheries Day on November 21, 2021, Balasore district in Odisha received India’s “Best Marine District” award. Key Points Award ceremony was organised by...

November 22, 2021

Minister launches “Matsya Setu” app for Fishermen

Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Giriraj Singh launched Online Course Mobile App “Matsya Setu” for fishermen. About Matsya Setu App Matsya Setu app was developed...

July 7, 2021

MPEDA- NCDC MoU to promote Export-Oriented Marine Product

The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) have signed an MoU to promote the Export-Oriented Marine Product. Highlights The MoU was...

February 23, 2021

Fisheries Sector: ₹ 400 Crore Investment to be made in Goa

The Union Fisheries Minister Giriraj Singh announced on February 7, 2021 that an investment of ₹ 400 crore will be made in Goa to make this state a fisheries hub...

February 8, 2021

MPEDA Multilingual Call Centre for Aquafarmers

The Marine Products Export Development Authority recently launched a multilingual call centre for Aquafarmers. The initiative is first of its kind in the country. It will address the...

December 21, 2020

India in WTO Fisheries Negotiation

India recently submitted its proposal at the on-going negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on preventing harmful fisheries subsidies. The negotiations are being done as according to...

December 4, 2020

Mizoram witnessing Growth in Pisciculture

Pisciculture means controlled breeding and rearing of fish. Fishery is a sustainable livelihood. It supports about 60 million people in our country. It also contributes to the Gross...

September 14, 2020

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