New Scheme with 20K for
Fisheries Development of Five Years
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Cabinet
Approves Pradhan Mantri Matsya
Sampada Yojana for Boosting
Fisheries Sector
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Scheme
Envisages an Investment of Over Rs.20 thousand crores in 5 years
The Cabinet in its meeting held on 20 May 2020 has approved the
“Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana - A scheme to bring
about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of fisheries
sector in India” with highest ever investment of Rs.
20050 crores in fisheries sector comprising of Central share of Rs. 9407 crore, State share of Rs
4880 crore and Beneficiaries contribution of Rs. 5763
crore. PMMSY will be implemented over a period of 5 years from FY 2020-21 to FY
2024-25 in all States/Union Territories.
Aims and objectives of PMMSY
a.
Harnessing of fisheries potential in a sustainable,
responsible, inclusive and equitable manner
b.
Enhancing of fish production and productivity
through expansion, intensification, diversification and productive utilization of
land and water
c.
Modernizing and strengthening of value chain
- post-harvest management and quality improvement
d.
Doubling fishers and fish farmers incomes and generation of employment
e.
Enhancing contribution to Agriculture GVA
and exports
f.
Social, physical and economic security for
fishers and fish farmers
g.
Robust fisheries management and regulatory
framework
Background
Fisheries and aquaculture are an important source of food, nutrition,
employment and income in India. The sector provides livelihood to more than 20 million
fishers and fish farmers at the primary level and twice the number along the value
chain. Fish being an affordable and rich source of animal protein, is one of the
healthiest options to mitigate hunger and malnutrition.
The Gross Value Added (GVA) of fisheries sector in the national
economy during 2018-19 stood at Rs 2,12,915 crores (current
basic prices) which constituted 1.24% of the total National GVA and 7.28% share
of Agricultural GVA. The sector has immense potential to double the fishers and
fish farmers’ incomes as envisioned by government and usher in economic prosperity.
Fisheries sector in India has shown impressive growth with an
average annual growth rate of 10.88% during the year from 2014-15 to 2018-19. The
fish production in India has registered an average annual growth of 7.53% during
last 5 years and stood at an all-time high of 137.58 lakh metric tons during 2018-19.
The export of marine products stood at 13.93 lakh metric tons and valued at Rs.46,589 crores (USD 6.73 billion) during 2018-19.
Foreseeing the immense potential for development of fisheries
and for providing focused attention to the sector, the Government in its Union Budget,
2019-20 has announced a new scheme, the Pradhan Mantri
Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
The scheme intends to address critical gaps in fish production
and productivity, quality, technology, post-harvest infrastructure and management,
modernization and strengthening of value chain, traceability, establishing a robust
fisheries management framework and fishers’ welfare. It would also address issues
like low productivity in inland Aquaculture, disease, sustainability of marine fisheries,
sanitary and phyto-sanitary matters that impact the competitiveness
of India’s exports along with global bench marking.
Implementation strategy
a.
The PMMSY will be implemented as an umbrella
scheme with two separate Components namely (a) Central Sector Scheme (CS) and (b)
Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS).
b.
Under the Central Sector Scheme Component
an amount of Rs. 1720 crores has been earmarked.
Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) Component, an investment of Rs. 18330 crores has been envisaged, which in
turn is segregated into Non-beneficiary oriented and Beneficiary orientated sub-components/activities
under the following three broad heads:
c.
Majority of the activities under the Scheme
would be implemented with active participation of States/UTs. A well-structured
implementation framework would be established for effective planning and implementation
of PMMSY. This inter-alia includes creation of State Programme
Units in all States/UTs & District Programme Units
and Sub-District Programme Unit in high fisheries potential
districts.
d.
For optimal outcomes, ‘Cluster or area-based
approach’ would be followed with requisite forward and backward linkages and end
to end solutions. Suitable linkages and convergence will be fostered with other
centre and state government schemes wherever feasible.
e.
Thrust will be given for infusing new and
emerging technologies like Re-circulatory Aquaculture Systems, Biofloc, Aquaponics, Cage Cultivation
etc. to enhance production and productivity, quality, productive utilization of
waste lands and water for Aquaculture.
f.
Special focus on Coldwater fisheries development
and expansion of Aquaculture in Brackish Water and Saline Areas.
g.
Activities like Mariculture,
Seaweed cultivation and Ornamental Fisheries having potential to generate huge employment
will be promoted.
h.
Focused attention would be given for fisheries
development in Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Islands, Northeast,
and Aspirational Districts through area specific development plans.
i.
PMMSY envisages promotion of high value
species, establishing a national network of Brood Banks for all commercially important
species, Genetic improvement and establishing Nucleus Breeding Center for self-reliance
in Shrimp Brood stock, organic aquaculture promotion and certification, good aquaculture
practices, end to end traceability from ‘catch to consumer’, use of Block Chain
Technology, Global Standards and Certification, Accreditation of Brood banks, Hatcheries,
Farms, residues issues and aquatic health management supported by a modern laboratory
network.
j.
PMSSY envisages development of Coastal fisher
communities in a holistic manner through integrated modern coastal fishing villages
with necessary infrastructure.
k.
Collectivization of fishers and fish farmers
through Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs) to increase bargaining power
of fishers and fish farmers is a key feature of PMMSY.
l. Aquaparks as hub of fisheries and aquaculture activities with
assured, affordable, quality inputs under one roof, post-harvest infrastructure
facilities, business enterprise zones, logistic support, business incubation centers,
marketing facilities etc.
m. Insurance
coverage for fishing vessels has been introduced for the first time. Annual Livelihood
support for fishers during ban/lean period would be provided.
n.
Well-structured extension support services
are envisaged under PMMSY. Youth would be engaged in fisheries extension by creation
of 3347 Sagar Mitras
in coastal fisher villages. Besides, large number of Fisheries Extension Services
Centers would be set up in private space to create job opportunities to young professionals.
o. Major investments in construction and
modernization of Fishing Harbours and Landing centers
for hygienic handling of fish, urban marketing infrastructure to deliver quality
and affordable fish, development of state of the art whole sale fish markets, retail
markets. E-marketing and E-trading of Fish etc.
p.
Support will be provided for safety and
security of fishers at sea, acquisition of technologically advanced fishing vessels
for fishermen for promotion of deep-sea fishing, upgradation of Fishing vessels
for improving the export competitiveness, communication and/or tracking devices
and Bio-toilets in fishing vessels.
q.
Private sector participation, development
of entrepreneurship, business models, promotion of ease of doing business, innovations
and innovative project activities including start-ups, incubators etc. in fisheries
sector.
Major Impact, including employment generation potential
a.
Enhancing fish production from 137.58 lakh
metric tons (2018-19) to 220 lakh metric tons by 2024-25.
b.
Sustained average annual growth of about
9% in fish production
c.
An increase in the contribution of GVA of
fisheries sector to the Agriculture GVA from 7.28% in 2018-19 to about 9% by 2024-25.
d.
Double export earnings from Rs.46,589 crores (2018-19) to about Rs.1,00,000 crores by 2024-25.
e.
Enhancing productivity in aquaculture from
the present national average of 3 tonnes to about 5 tonnes per hectare.
f.
Reduction of post-harvest losses from the
reported 20-25% to about 10%.
g.
Enhancement of the domestic fish consumption
from about 5-6 kg to about 12 kg per capita.
h.
Generate about 55 lakhs direct and indirect
employment opportunities in the fisheries sector along the supply and value chain.
Intended Beneficiaries:
Fishers, Fish farmers, Fish workers, Fish vendors, SCs/STs/Women/Differently
abled persons, Fisheries cooperatives/Federations, FFPOs, Fisheries Development
corporations, Self Help Groups (SHGs)/Joint Liability Groups (JLGs) and Individual
Entrepreneurs.