Inland Fisheries & Aquaculture Meet 2025: Key Takeaways
Why in the news
The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, hosted a meet in Indore to push inland fisheries and aquaculture. The Union Minister launched PMMSY projects there.
Key facts
- Venue: Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
- A Reservoir Fisheries Cluster at Halali Dam was among the launches, with other PMMSY projects to improve fish farming and livelihoods.
- Certificates went to cooperatives, FFPOs and start-ups; fishers received Kisan Credit Cards and aquaculture insurance.
- Government spending since 2015: ₹38,572 crore through major schemes.
Production and ranking
| Indicator | Figure |
|---|---|
| Total fish output | 95.79 lakh tonnes (2013-14) rising to 195 lakh tonnes (2024-25), more than double |
| Inland and aquaculture output | 147.37 lakh tonnes, up 140%, over 75% of total |
| Global rank, production | 3rd largest |
| Global rank, aquaculture | 2nd, behind China |
| Global rank, exports | 4th |
| Share of world fish production | About 7.7% |
| Leading states | Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka |
Technology and growth
- Under PMMSY and the Blue Revolution, 45,000 inland units were approved, lifting productivity by up to 20 times.
- A pilot with ICAR-CIFRI will test drones for fish transport, monitoring and sustainable management.
- Inland fisheries allow year-round production, use natural resources better and turn idle land into income, helping small and marginal farmers.
About PMMSY
- Implemented by the Department of Fisheries to bring a Blue Revolution through sustainable, responsible development of fisheries.
- Runs in all States and UTs for 5 years, FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.
- Fills gaps in production, productivity, quality and post-harvest infrastructure, modernises the value chain and supports fishers’ welfare.
Blue Revolution
- All earlier fisheries schemes were merged into one programme named “Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries”.
- Run by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
- Goals: responsible, eco-friendly output growth; modern technology; food and nutrition security; jobs and exports; inclusion of weaker sections.
Exam angle
- PMMSY period: FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25.
- Cluster launched: Halali Dam reservoir fisheries cluster.
- Research partner for drone pilot: ICAR-CIFRI.
- India’s aquaculture rank: 2nd, after China.