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...
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...
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... 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... 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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... What is Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will digitally launch Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana. He is also going to launch e-Gopala application. About Matsya Sampada Yojana The scheme will be... 