Source: PIB
Context: The Vice-President of India released the Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031 Strategic Action Plan for Ornamental Fisheries Development, during a fisheries outreach programme at Agatti, Lakshadweep.
What It Is
- An initiative to develop, regulate and scale the ornamental fisheries sector
- Covering the breeding, rearing and trading of decorative fish for home aquariums and commercial displays
- Into an organised, globally competitive industry
About
- Implementing body: Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
- Location focus: Lakshadweep Islands — launched from Agatti Island
Key Features
- Standardised Value Chain SOPs
- Common rules for breeding, hatcheries, disease control, packaging and transport.
- Ensures live fish survive transport safely.
- Biosecurity & Quality
- Quarantine + health checks to prevent diseases and invasive pathogens.
- Traceability & Certification
- Tracks captive-bred fish, preventing illegal wild capture and protecting coral reefs.
- Cluster-Based Value Chain
- Under PMMSY: production → logistics → processing → domestic/export markets.
- Livelihoods & Women
- Training fishers, youth and women SHGs in low-cost backyard ornamental fish rearing.
2. Creating Intergenerational Bonding Initiative
- DoSJE signed an MoU with Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission.
- The initiative aims to strengthen bonds among children, parents and grandparents.
- It will initially cover 200 pilot schools through co-learning games, bilingual resources and teacher certification.
- It complements AVYAY and the Elderline initiative.
