The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying announced on 30 October 2026 that India is shifting its fisheries sector from simple production to a technology-driven value-addition model. Since 2015, the government has committed Rs 39,272 crore through schemes like PMMSY and FIDF to improve processing, cold-chain logistics, and digital marketing. These efforts aim to benefit 74.66 lakh fishers and fish farmers by reducing post-harvest losses and increasing incomes. The release does not say when these general initiatives take effect, though it notes projects for women were approved over the last five years.
Key points
- Rs 39,272 crore committed since 2015 for fisheries schemes and programmes
- 46,500 infrastructure facilities added with an investment of Rs 3,393.85 crore
- Support for 74.66 lakh fishers and fish farmers to create employment and livelihoods
- Over 1.28 lakh women beneficiaries supported via projects worth more than Rs 4,155 crore
- 2,195 Fisheries Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs) formed to improve market access
When it applies
- increased public investment in the fisheries sector
Who it affects
- fishers and fish farmers