Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) on Thursday digitally, in a bid to ‘enrich’ and ‘strengthen’ villages to become the pillars of ‘Self-reliant India.’
The PMMSY scheme aims to cater to critical needs in the fisheries sector and its promote sustainable development, a step towards ‘Blue Revolution.’ The PMMSY scheme will see an estimated investment of Rs 20,050 crore from 2020-21 to 2024-25 as part of Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) package, the highest investment in the sector ever. The fund will be used for employment creation, upgrading critical infrastructure and infusing the latest technologies in the sector. The PMMSY aims at enhancing fish production by an additional 70 lakh tonne by 2024-25, increasing fisheries export earnings to Rs 1,00,000 crore by 2024-25, doubling of incomes of fishers and fish farmers
He also announced the launch of the e-Gopala app a comprehensive breed improvement marketplace and information portal for direct use of farmers. The app will inform farmers about important government schemes and help farmers manage their livestock.
“The PMMSY will pave the path for a renewed White revolution (dairy sector) and Sweet revolution (apiculture sector),” he said. 21 states will implement the scheme and benefit those engaged in milk production, animal husbandry and honey production.
