Odisha’s blue economy initiatives under PMMSY: approvals worth ₹1,301.18 crore since 2020-21
Odisha fisheries proposals under PMMSY received government approvals since 2020-21, showing the scheme's role in strengthening the fisheries and aquaculture value chain.
- The scheme is being implemented across all States and Union Territories and is designed to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture value chains.
- The Government of India has approved fisheries development proposals submitted by the Government of Odisha under PMMSY.
What happened
The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has stated that the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana has been implemented across all States and Union Territories since 2020-21. In Odisha, the Department of Fisheries has approved fisheries development proposals submitted by the State Government, covering interventions aimed at strengthening the fisheries and aquaculture value chain.
Background and earlier position
UPSC can frame questions on the design of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, the role of the Department of Fisheries, and the policy objective of building a fisheries and aquaculture value chain. A mains question can examine how fisheries-led blue economy projects support income, infrastructure, and food security while also testing implementation challenges in coastal states such as Odisha.
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