PMMSY: Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) in Andhra Pradesh approved and funded
Andhra Pradesh has approved and begun funding Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages under the Central Sector component of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
- PMMSY includes a broader coastal village development component and a separate Central Sector climate-resilient village component.
- Andhra Pradesh has approved 15 Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages and has received partial fund release for implementation.
- The approved works include fish-drying platforms, solar fish-drying units, a multipurpose fisheries centre, a common fish market, high-mast solar lights, and jetty extension.
What happened
Andhra Pradesh has approved Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV) under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and has begun receiving Central assistance for implementation. The initiative is aimed at strengthening coastal livelihoods through fisheries infrastructure, climate-resilient assets, and post-harvest support.
Background and earlier position
UPSC can ask about the design of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, the distinction between Central Sector and cost-sharing components, and the role of climate-resilient infrastructure in protecting coastal livelihoods. A Mains question can also link fisheries modernisation with disaster preparedness, value-chain development, and cooperative federalism.
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