Lok Sabha Question No. 197 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2021-02-02
Subject: Targets set under PMMSY  for Fishermen’s Welfare
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu

## MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 197 TO BE ANSWERED ON 2 ND  FEBRUARY, 2021

## Targets set under PMMSY for Fishermen's Welfare

## 197. SHRI RAM MOHAN NAIDU KINJARAPU:

Will  the  Minister  of  FISHERIES,  ANIMAL  HUSBANDRY  AND  DAIRYING मत्स्यपाऱन , पशुपाऱन और डेयरी मंत्री be pleased to state:

- (a) the details of steps taken under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna (PMMSY) for robust  fisheries  management  framework  and  for  fishermen's  welfare  and  for  promotion  of fish farmers producer organizations;
- (b) the  steps  taken  for  infrastructure  development  and  post-harvest  management  in fisheries and aquaculture sector under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna;
- (c) the  steps  taken  for  enhancement  of  production  and  productivity  in  fisheries  and aquaculture sector under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna;
- (d) whether under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna target for production growth rate and export growth rate have been set by the Government and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) whether the set target has been achieved by the Government and if not, the details of steps taken/being taken by the Government to achieve the target?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRYAND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PRATAP CHANDRA SARANGI)

(a) to (e):  The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Fisheries Husbandry and  Dairying  has  launched  a  flagship  scheme  namely  'Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada Yojana  (PMMSY)'-  a  scheme  to  bring  about  Blue  Revolution  through  sustainable  and responsible  development  of  fisheries  sector  in  India  as  a  part  of  the Atma Nirbhar Bharat relief  package  with  a  highest  ever  estimate  investment  of  ₹  20050  crores  comprising  of Central share of ₹9407 crores, State share of ₹ 4880 crores and beneficiaries contribution of ₹5763 crores in fisheries sector over a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 in all  States/Union  Territories  to  address  critical  gaps  in  fish  production  and  productivity, quality, technology, post-harvest infrastructure and management, modernisation and strengthening of value chain, traceability, establishing  a  robust  fisheries  management framework and Fishermen's welfare.      PMMSY  inter-alia  also  envisages  formation  of  fish farmers producer organizations (FFPOs).  PMMSY focuses on area expansion, diversification and intensification of aquaculture including productive utilisation of land and water; supply of quality and affordable seed and feed; species diversification, genetic improvement of targeted fish species; aquatic health management; promotion of scientific methods and innovations in fisheries;  infusion  of  modern  technologies  such  as  Re-circulatory  Aquaculture  Systems, Biofloc, Aquaponics, cage culture; promotion of deep sea fishing;  promotion of mariculture including seaweed cultivation, development of Ornamental Fisheries etc.

Moreover,  PMMSY  targets  to  enhance  fish  production  to  220  lakh  metric  tons  by 2024-25 at an average annual growth rate of about 9%, increase aquaculture productivity to 5 tons per hectare, enhance the export earnings to Rs.1,00,000 crore; reduction of post-harvest losses up to 10%, doubling of incomes of fishers and fish farmers by 2024-25, Enhancement of the domestic fish consumption from about 5-6 kg to about 9 kg per capita.

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