Ministry of Fisheries Unveils Plans to Enhance Marine Product Exports
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), a flagship scheme implemented for overall development of fisheries and aquaculture sector in the country, inter-alia, envisages to enhance fisheries exports to Rs 1 lakh crores by 2024-25. PMMSY intends to address critical gaps in fish production, productivity, quality, technology, post-harvest infrastructure and management, modernization and strengthening of value chain, reduction of post-harvest losses, traceability etc. In order to enhance the global competitiveness of fisheries sector, PMMSY provides support for quality fish production, species diversification, promotion of export-oriented species, branding, standards and certification, training and capacity building, creation of post-harvest infrastructure and development of modern fishing harbours and fish landing centers for hygienic handling of fish catch etc.
The Year-wise details of total fish production and fisheries exports in the last five years are given below:
| S.No. | Year | Total Fish Production
(in LakhTonnes) |
Fisheries Exports | |
| Quantity
(in Metric Tonnes) |
Value
(Rs in crore) |
|||
| 1 | 2019-20 | 141.64 | 1289651 | 46662.85 |
| 2 | 2020-21 | 147.25 | 1149510 | 43720.98 |
| 3 | 2021-22 | 162.48 | 1369264 | 57586.48 |
| 4 | 2022-23 | 175.45 | 1735286 | 63969.14 |
| 5 | 2023-24 | 182.70 (Projected) | 1781602 | 60523.89 |