Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
- PMMSY, implemented by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, aims to increase fish production by 70 lakh metric tonnes by 2024-25.
- The scheme aims to boost aquaculture productivity, reduce post-harvest losses, create 55 lakh jobs, increase fisheries exports, and increase per capita fish consumption.
- The PMMSY has resulted in an increase in annual fish production from 141.64 lakh tonne in 2019-20 to 175.45 lakh tonne in 2022-23.
- The PMMSY has created employment opportunities for about 58 lakh in fishing and aquaculture related activities.
- The PMMSY has also increased fisheries exports from Rs.46662.85 crore in 2019-20 to Rs.60524.89 crore in 2023-24.
