- Implemented as an umbrella scheme under Dept. of Fisheries.
- Aims to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries sector.
- Objectives:
- Address critical gaps in fish production and productivity.
- Harness fisheries potential sustainably.
- Develop Marine, inland fisheries, and aquaculture.
- Enhance fish production and productivity.
- Modernize and strengthen value chain (post-harvest management, quality).
- Develop infrastructure (fishing harbors, cold chains, markets).
- Double fishers and fish farmers’ incomes and generate employment.
- Enhance contribution to Agriculture GVA and exports.
- Ensure social, physical, and economic security for fishers.
- Establish robust fisheries management and regulatory framework.