National Fish Farmers Day 2025: Launches and PMMSY
Why in the news
National Fish Farmers Day 2025 was marked on 10 July to honour the contribution of fish farmers to food security, employment and sustainable aquaculture within India’s growing Blue Economy.
Key facts
- Date observed: 10 July.
- New Fisheries Clusters were launched.
- The ICAR Training Calendar was released.
- Guidelines on seed certification and hatchery operations were introduced.
- Projects backed by PMMSY were laid out and inaugurated virtually (foundation stones and inaugurations).
About PMMSY
- Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana is a flagship government scheme for sustainable and responsible growth of the fisheries sector.
- Launched: 2020.
- Ministry: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Exam angle
- Day and date: National Fish Farmers Day, 10 July.
- Scheme: PMMSY, launched 2020, under the fisheries ministry.
- Related terms: Blue Economy, aquaculture, hatchery, ICAR.