Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on May 15, 2025, to evaluate progress and chart future plans for deep-sea fishing and seafood export growth.
• India's fisheries sector contributes significantly to rural livelihoods and economic goals, supporting 3 crore people and contributing 8% to global fish production.
• Recent initiatives include the launch of a Marine Fisheries Census, Turtle Excluder Device project, and Vessel Communication SOP to promote sustainability and efficiency.
• On April 28, 2025, the Department of Fisheries unveiled Rs 255 crore worth of projects under PMMSY for seven coastal states and Union Territories to strengthen infrastructure.
• Seventeen Fisheries Production and Processing Clusters were recently notified to enhance value chains, targeting regions like Jammu and Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala.