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Government promotes seaweed farming to boost coastal livelihoods

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced on 13 October 2026 that it is accelerating the development of the seaweed value chain to create sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities. Between 2020 and 2027, the government approved projects worth ₹181.11 crore for seaweed development, including a Seaweed Park in Tamil Nadu and the installation of over 81,000 culture units.

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Union Secretary visits Madurai Ornamental Fisheries Cluster

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced on 12 October 2026 that Union Secretary Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi visited the Padimuneeswarar Integrated Ornamental Fish Farm in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Madurai has been notified as an Ornamental Fisheries Cluster under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to improve farmers' incomes through a cluster-based development approach.

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fisheries cluster
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On 12 October 2026: Visit of Union Secretary to Padimuneeswarar Integrated Ornamental Fish Farm · Madurai, Tamil Nadu
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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
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12 October 2026
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