Lok Sabha Question No. 629 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-03
Subject: Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages
Ministry: FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
Asked by: Dr. C M Ramesh, Shri B Y Raghavendra

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

## LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 629

TO BE ANSWERED ON 3 RD  FEBRUARY, 2026

## Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages

## 629.  Shri B Y Raghavendra: Dr. C M Ramesh:

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

(a)  the  details  of  the  'Development  of  100  Coastal  Fishermen  Villages  as  Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV)' component under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY);

(b)  the  main  objectives  and  activities  covered  under  CRCFV,  the  criteria  fixed  by  the Government for Selection of these villages;

(c)  the  number  of  such  villages  identified  and  approval  so  far  under  this  component, State/UT-wise;

(d) whether any fishermen villages in Karnataka have been selected under the CRCFV component, if so, the details thereof;

(e) the support being provided to these villages for improving infrastructure, livelihoods, and climate resilience;

(f)  whether  it  is  true  that  the  Government  has  identified  Pentakota  of  Payakaraopeta Mandal of Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh for development as Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Village, if so, the details of steps being taken by the Government to make  this  village climate resilient  and  economically  vibrant  fishermen  village  in Anakapalli; and

(g) whether steps being taken by the Government to identify other villages in Anakapalli to make them economically vibrant fishermen villages, if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING (SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)

(a)  to  (c):  The  Department  of  Fisheries,  Ministry  of  Fisheries,  Animal  Husbandry  and Dairying, recognizing the importance of developing the coastal communities, has taken up a transformative initiative under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to develop 100 coastal fishermen villages situated close to the coastline in all Coastal States and Union Territories (UTs). Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) aims to make economically vibrant and ecologically sustainable fishermen villages. Under CRCFV, project implementation with 100% central funding under PMMSY, is undertaken at a unit cost of Rs. 2 crore per village for the development of essential fisheries-related facilities and the Guidelines for the CRCFV have been issued on 12 th  February, 2024.

The  primary  objective  of  the  Climate  Resilient  Coastal  Fishermen  Villages  (CRCFV) program is to create sustainable economic and livelihood opportunities for coastal fishers by developing fisheries infrastructure, promoting climate resilience, enhancing safety and security, fostering tourism, empowering local communities, and improving the overall quality of life in coastal villages. The major activities under the CRCFV initiative focus on creating essential fisheries infrastructure and sustainable livelihood opportunities.  These include fish drying yards, processing centers, fish markets, ice plants, cold storage, fishing jetties, and shore protection works. Additionally, the program promotes climate-resilient fisheries like seaweed  cultivation,  artificial  reefs,  and  green  fuel  usage.  Safety  measures,  economic activities, training, and social infrastructure development are also prioritized to enhance the well-being of coastal fishermen communities.

The villages have been identified based on the proximity of the villages to the seashore (05 km, 0-10 km, and 0-20 km), population density of fishermen, number of fishing boats, fish landings,  and  fisheries-related  activities.  Priority  is  given  to  villages  with  higher  fisher populations and those aligned with the NICRA scheme for climate resilience and economic vibrancy. The State/UT-wise list of 100 villages identified, including 5 in Karnataka and 15 in Andhra Pradesh, for development as CRCFVs is provided in the Annexure .

(d) to (e):  Yes. The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has identified five villages in Karnataka, namely Uppunda Madikal, Koteshwara, Kadavoor,  Bailuru,  and  Mattadahitlu,  in  consultation  with  the  Government  of  Karnataka under CRCFV. The activities  were approved based on the DPR submitted by the State Government for the five villages in terms of fisheries infrastructure, sustainable livelihood opportunities, and climate-adaptive measures include construction of multipurpose fisheries centre,  shore  protection  works,  renovation  of  fish  market  with  provision  of  solar  based lighting,  solar  based  high  mast  light  outside  fish  market,  construction  of  common  fish processing  center  and  net  mending  yard,  installation  of  marine  grade  high  mast  light, emergency rescue facilities-beacon light and life buoys, solar based fish dryers, fish vending kiosks,  Phase  Change  Material  (PCM)  based  fish  preservation  box,  insulated  vehicle, promotion of bivalve cultivation and other need based fisheries interventions.

(f) to (g): Yes. The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, in consultation with the Government of Andhra Pradesh, has identified 15 villages in Andhra Pradesh, including Pentakota in Payakaraopeta Mandal of Anakapalli district. The supported activities include fish drying platforms, multi-purpose fisheries centres, common fish  processing  centres,  high-mast  solar  lights,  colour  GPS  handsets,  first-aid  kits,  lifesaving appliances, and portable iceboxes with a 200-liter capacity. At present, there is no proposal to expand CRCFV coverage beyond already identified 100 villages.

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Statement referred to in reply to the Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 629 put in by Shri B Y Raghavendra and Dr. C M Ramesh, Hon'ble Members of Parliament, Lok Sabha due for answer on 03 rd  February, 2026 regarding 'Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages':

| Sl. No       | Name of the Coastal Villages   | Sl. No                    | Name of the Coastal Villages   | Sl. No         | Name of the Coastal Villages                               |
|--------------|--------------------------------|---------------------------|--------------------------------|----------------|------------------------------------------------------------|
| Gujarat      | Gujarat                        | Maharashtra               | Maharashtra                    | Tamil Nadu     | Tamil Nadu                                                 |
| 1            | Sachana                        | 1                         | Kelwa                          | 1              | Pasiyavaram                                                |
| 2            | Navi bandar                    | 2                         | Arnala                         | 2              | Senjiyamman Nagar                                          |
| 3            | Madhwad                        | 3                         | Rangaon                        | 3              | Tharuvaikulam                                              |
| 4            | Muldwarka                      | 4                         | Gorai Tal                      | 4              | Paramankeni                                                |
| 5            | Bhatt (Mendhar)                | 5                         | Nandgoan                       | 5              | Mandavai Pudhukuppam                                       |
| 6            | Jodia                          | 6                         | Korlai                         | 6              | C. Puthupettai                                             |
| 7            | Nana Layja                     | 7                         | Bharadkhol                     | 7              | Puthupettai                                                |
| 8            | Chorwad                        | 8                         | Srivardhan                     | 8              | Arcottudurai                                               |
| Goa          |                                | 9                         | Varavade                       | 9              | Puthupattiam                                               |
| 1            | Cacra, Tiswadi                 | 10                        | Kalbadevi                      | 10             | Kumarapanvayal                                             |
| 2            | Arambol                        | 11                        | Jaigad                         | 11             | Soliyakudi                                                 |
| Puducherry   | Puducherry                     | 12                        | Nivati                         | 12             | Kalimankundu                                               |
| 1            | Narambai                       | 13                        | Redi                           | 13             | Veerapandian Pattinam                                      |
| 2            | Pattinacherry                  | 14                        | Tondavalli                     | 14             | Idinthakarai                                               |
| Daman & Diu  | Daman & Diu                    | 15                        | Sarjekot                       | 15             | Arockiapuram                                               |
| 1 Bucharwada | 1 Bucharwada                   |                           |                                | 16             | Erayumanthurai                                             |
| Odisha       | Odisha                         | Karnataka                 | Karnataka                      | Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh                                             |
| 1            | Pakharabad                     | 1                         | Uppunda Madikal                | 1              | Pedagangallavanipeta                                       |
| 2            | Sanadhanadi                    | 2                         | Koteshwara                     | 2              | Devunaltada                                                |
| 3            | Majhisahi                      | 3                         | Kodavoor                       | 3              | Iddivanipalem                                              |
| 4            | Kirtani                        | 4                         | Bailuru                        | 4              | Pathivada barripeta                                        |
| 5            | Jambhirai                      | 5                         | Mattadahitlu                   | 5              | Pedda Uppada                                               |
| 6            | Amarnagar                      | Kerala                    | Kerala                         | 6              | Pentakota                                                  |
| 7            | Chudamani                      | 1                         | Eravipuram                     | 7              | Konapapapeta                                               |
| 8            | Jamboo                         | 2                         | Thottapally                    | 8              | Sorlagondhi                                                |
| 9            | Kharnasi                       | 3                         | Pallam                         | 9              | Gullalamoda                                                |
| 10           | Talachua                       | 4                         | Azheekal                       | 10             | Adavi Panchayath                                           |
| 11           | Noliasahi                      | 5                         | Njarakkal                      | 11             | Gondisamudram                                              |
|              |                                | 6                         | Edavanakkadu                   | 12             | Palipalem                                                  |
| 12           | Sana Nalianugaon               | Lakshadweep               | Lakshadweep                    | 13             | Tadichetlapalem                                            |
| 13           | New Boxipalli                  | 1                         | Chetlath island                | 14             | Edurupalem                                                 |
| 14           | Patisonapur                    | 2                         | Minicoy island                 | 15             | Thupilipalem                                               |
| 15           | Sahan                          | Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Andaman & Nicobar Islands      | West Bengal    | West Bengal                                                |
| 16           | Noliasahi                      | 1                         | Durgapur                       | 1              | Akshayanagar                                               |
| 17           | Penthakata                     | 2                         | Chidiya Tapu                   | 2              | Madanganj                                                  |
| 18           | Arakhakuda                     | 3                         | Junglighat                     | 3              | Dera                                                       |
|              |                                | 4                         | Hopetown                       | 4              | Dakshin Kadua                                              |
|              |                                | 5                         | Shoal Bay                      | 5              | Tamliporiya - Purba Mukundapur (Maa Nayekali Matsya Khoti) |