The government highlighted that the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) aims to empower fishers and fish farmers through skill development and capacity building. Over the last six months, 499 training programs have been conducted, benefiting a total of 22,921 participants. By introducing modern practices and technologies, the PMMSY initiative supports fish farmers, entrepreneurs, and allied communities, ensuring food security, nutritional well-being, and livelihood enhancement.
The PMMSY initiative focuses on enhancing productivity, reducing post-harvest losses, and establishing marketing linkages through human resource and institutional capacity development. Led by the Department of Fisheries, this initiative not only empowers stakeholders but also lays a strong foundation for the future growth and resilience of the fisheries and aquaculture sector. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying stated that this initiative will help unlock the sector’s potential, create employment opportunities, and contribute to the nation’s socio-economic growth.
The structured roadmap for training and capacity-building programs from 2025 to 2027 includes various sessions, exposure visits, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. With the increasing demand for quality fish products and advancements in aquaculture technologies, the training covers areas such as Pre-production, Production, and Post Production, focusing on hatchery operations, advanced grow-out techniques, Integrated/composite fish culture, fish health management, feed formulation, seaweed cultivation, and value-added fish processing.
The Department of Fisheries has allocated a financial component of Rs 2.93 crore through the National Fisheries Development Board, Hyderabad, as the Nodal Implementing agency for Training and Capacity Building Programs under PMMSY and PM-MKSSY. Special attention is given to modern systems like Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS), Biofloc, cage culture, and ornamental fish breeding, enabling fish farmers to diversify and expand their operations.
