Lok Sabha Question No. 1474 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-12-12
Subject: Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture  Production
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Lallu Singh, Himadri Singh

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.1474 TO BE ANSWERED ON 12 TH  DECEMBER, 2023

## Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Production

## 1474. SHRI LALLU SINGH: SHRIMATI HIMADRI SINGH:

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

- (a) the  details  of  steps  taken  to  boost  inland  fisheries  and  aquaculture  production  with  a specific  emphasis  on  engaging  youth  generating  employment  and  enhancing  income  for aquaculture farmers;
- (b) whether  there  are  any  initiatives  such  as  skill  development  programme  or  awareness campaigns in place to bolster this sub-sector; and
- (c) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING

## (SHRI PARSHOTTAM RUPALA)

(a)  to  (c):    The  Pradhan  Mantri  Matsya  Sampada  Yojana  (PMMSY)  implemented  by  the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India inter-alia aims enhancement of fish production and productivity and the steps taken to boost inland fisheries and aquaculture production primarily include support for expansion of aquaculture, intensification, diversification of  species,  introduction  of  high yielding species, infusion  of technology such as Re-circulatory Aquaculture System (RAS), Biofloc and Cage culture. Thrust is also given for supply of quality an d disease free fish seeds through establishment of quality brood banks, hatcheries, seed rearing units, fish disease and fish farms water quality management, supply of quality feed, training  and skill development to fish farmers. Under PMMSY, during last three financial  years  (2020-21  to  2022-23)  and  current  financial  year  (2023-24),  projects  worth  Rs. 7263.67  crore  have  been  approved  for  the  development  of  the  inland  fisheries  and  aquaculture sector primarily aiming  towards enhancement  of  fish production, creation  of  employment opportunities and income to fishers, fish farmers and other stakeholders.

PMMSY also  lays  special  focus  on  training,  skill  development,  skill  upgradation  and  capacity building through  trainings,  awareness  building  programmes  and  exposure  visits  to  various stakeholders  especially  fishers,  fish  farmers,  fish  workers,  fish  vendors,  entrepreneurs,  officials, fisheries  Cooperatives  and  members  of  Fish  Farmer  Producer  Organizations  for  various  fishing, aquaculture and post harvest related activities. The Training, Awareness, Exposure and Capacity Building programmes are carried out through the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) in collaboration  with  the  State/UT  Fisheries  Departments,  Indian  Council  of  Agriculture  Research (ICAR) Institutes, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), Central and State Universities and Colleges and Fisheries Research Stations with support under PMMSY.

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