Context:
National Fish Farmers Day 2025 was celebrated on 10th July to acknowledge the vital contribution of India’s fish farmers in ensuring food security, enhancing employment, and promoting sustainable aquaculture as part of the country’s growing Blue Economy.
Key Highlights:
Key Announcements
- Launch of new Fisheries Clusters.
- Release of ICAR Training Calendar.
- Launch of seed certification and hatchery operations guidelines.
- Virtual foundation stone laying and inauguration of PMMSY-supported projects.
Govt. Schemes
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
- The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship scheme launched by the Indian government to promote the sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector.
- Launch Date: 2020
- Ministry: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
- The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) is a flagship scheme launched by the Indian government to promote the sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector.
