What happened (Tamil Nadu focus)
The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, reported centrally supported schemes and programmes for the holistic development of traditional fishermen and fish farmers in Tamil Nadu, with a focus on PMMSY and FIDF infrastructure, KCC-based credit, training and capacity building, and seaweed/mariculture-linked livelihood support.
PMMSY seaweed project in Ramanathapuram
The Department of Fisheries, Government of India, reported that PMMSY sanctioned a “Multipurpose Seaweed Park” project in Ramanathapuram at Rs. 127.71 crore, including seaweed multiplication in Hub-I Centre at Valamavur.
Related current affairs
- Schemes for holistic development of fisheries in Kerala under PMMSY and other initiatives; approvals of Rs. 1413.91 crore
- PMMSY and Blue Revolution support for deep-sea fishing vessels and related infrastructure in Tamil Nadu
- Launch of fisheries infrastructure projects under PMMSY and seaweed capacity building conclave in Puducherry (Rs 36.49 crore)
- Holistic development of fisheries and aquaculture under PMMSY, FIDF and PM-MKSSY
- MoFAH&D reviews progress of Tilapia Cluster under PMMSY in Chhattisgarh; roadmap for export-oriented cluster development
- Protection of traditional fishing rights and livelihoods through zonation, enforcement and PMMSY measures