Every year on July 10th, India celebrates National Fish Farmer’s Day to honour the invaluable contributions of fish farmers, aquaculture professionals, and stakeholders in the fisheries sector. This day serves as a platform to recognize their efforts in ensuring a sustainable and thriving fishing industry, which plays a crucial role in India’s economy and food security.
The date holds historical importance, commemorating the groundbreaking work of Professor Dr. Hiralal Chaudhury and his colleague Dr. K. H. Alikunhi. On this day in 1957, they successfully demonstrated the induced breeding of Indian Major Carps using the hypophysation technique, sparking a revolution in inland aquaculture.
To mark this significant occasion, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India, is organizing the ‘Fisheries Summer Meet 2024’ on July 12th, 2024, at the IDA Scrudder Trade Centre in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. This event underscores the government’s commitment to the fisheries sector and its stakeholders.
The event will be chaired by the Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh. Other notable attendees include:
Fish farmers play a pivotal role in meeting the growing demand for fish protein, generating employment opportunities, and contributing to the country’s food security. Their dedication to adopting modern aquaculture techniques, improving fish productivity, and conserving aquatic resources is commendable.
The Indian government has launched several schemes to enhance the sector’s sustainability, productivity, and profitability:
Implemented from 2020-21 to 2024-25, PMMSY aims to:
Since 2020-21, projects worth Rs. 17,966.25 crore have been approved under PMMSY.
This initiative provides extension support services to fishers and fish farmers. Key points include:
FFPOs aim to economically empower fishers and fish farmers. Achievements include:
Created in 2018-19 with a total fund size of Rs. 7,522.48 crore, FIDF has been extended for another three years up to 2025-26.
The fisheries sector in India has made significant strides:
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