Lok Sabha Question No. 429 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-22
Subject: Sustainable Modernisation of Fisheries Infrastructure
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Shri Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri, Shri Godam Nagesh, Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara, Shri Parbhubhai Nagarbhai Vasava, Shri Rajkumar Chahar, Shri Naba Charan Majhi, Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.429

## TO BE ANSWERED ON 22 nd  JULY, 2025

## Sustainable Modernisation of Fisheries Infrastructure

429.   Shri Captain Brijesh Chowta:

Shri Godam Nagesh:

Shri Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri:

Shri Parbhubhai Nagarbhai Vasava:

Shri Naba Charan Majhi:

Dr. Hemant Vishnu Savara:

Shri Rajkumar Chahar:

Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING be pleased to state:

- (a) the steps being taken by the Government to modernise, green and expand the fisheries infrastructure under  initiatives such  as Eco-Fishing  Ports,  Smart Harbours and the Blue Ports Initiative;
- (b) whether there are any targeted interventions being undertaken by the Government to integrate environmental sustainability, digital technologies and climate resilience in fishing harbours and if so, details thereof; and
- (c) the details of collaborations with international agencies such as Agence Française de Dévelopment (French Development Agency), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and Multilateral Development Banks for capacity building and financing?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI GEORGE KURIAN)

- (a)  :  The  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying  is  implementing  a  flagship  scheme  namely  'Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya Sampada Yojana' (PMMSY) with an investment of Rs.20,050 crore in all States/ Union Territories for a period of 5 years from financial Year 2020-21 to 2025-26 to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector and welfare of fishermen in India. The Development, Modernisation  and  Expansion  of  Fisheries  Infrastructure  in  form  of  Fishing Harbour with smart and green components based on Eco-Fishing Ports and Blue Port Initiativeof Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is one of the important areas envisaged and being supported under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
- (b)  The targeted interventions has been undertaken by the Government to integrate environmental sustainability, digital technologies and climate resilience in fishing harbours and the Department of Fisheries, Government of India has approved three  Smart  and  Integrated  Fishing  Harbour  at  Vanakbara  in  Diu,  Karaikal  in Puducherry and Jakhau in Gujarat respectively with a total estimated cost of Rs 369.8  Crore  under  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana  (PMMSY).  The Development  of  Smart  and  Integrated  Fishing  Harbour  in  India  represents  an innovative approach  to  modernizing fishing infrastructure while prioritizing environmental  sustainability,  efficiency,  and  safety.  Implementation  of  smart technologies  in  fishing  harbour  by  improving  operations,  enhancing  safety measures,  and  promoting  sustainable  practices.  Such  fisheries  infrastructure projects  are  taken  up  on  cost  sharing  basis  between  the  Central  and  the concerned  State  on  60:40  ratio.  The  important  components  of  Smart  and Integrated fishing harbours project are: (i). Smart Technology (Digital Infrastructure, Online auction facility, Port Website, Artificial Intelligence Tools, IoT devices, sensors communication networks, software, hardware, data management  system,  analysis, visualization etc.) (ii)  Communication  and Connectivity  (Internet  connectivity,  satellite  communication  system,  wireless networks,  networking  equipment's  and  cyber  security  measures)  (iii).Safety Equipments (iv) Security Measures (v). Navigational and Radio- communication equipment(vi).  Renewable  energy  system  such  as  solar  power  etc.  (vii).  Rain water harvesting system (viii). Energy Efficient LED lighting system (ix). Waste processing equipment's (x). Fish Handling System (Tripod, Conveyor) (xi). ETP (xii). Automated systems (Crane, Conveyor for carrying ice) (xiii). Greeneries and landscaping etc.
- (c)  The  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying,  Government  of  India  had  in  March,  2025  signed  an  agreement  of Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) with Food and Agriculture Organization of  the  United  Nation  (FAO)  for  Strengthening  of  Blue  Ports  in  India.  Also,  the Department  of  Fisheries,  Government  of  India  in  collaboration  with  French Development Bank (AFD) has conducted workshop on concept of Eco-Fishing Port  in  May,  2025.  Further,  the  department  is  implementing  "Pradhan  Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY)", a Central Sector Sub-scheme under  the  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana  for  formalization  of  the fisheries  sector  and  supporting  fisheries  micro  and  small  enterprises  with  an investment of Rs. 6,000 crores. The PM-MKSSY is an external aided project with Rs.1500  crore  as  loans  from  World  Bank  (Rs.1125  Crore)  and  AFD  (Rs.375 Crore).

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