Schemes for fisheries
Matsya Seva Kendras:
What it is: One-stop solution centres providing extension services to fish farmers and hatcheries.
Launched in: Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in 2020.
Aim: To provide comprehensive support in aquaculture, disease management, and training.
Features:
Equipped with labs for water, soil, and microbial analysis.
Offers need-based services like disease testing, capacity building, and technology infusion.
Mobilizes cooperatives, SHGs, and start-ups to share best practices.
About Sagar Mitra:
What it is: A field-level interface between government and coastal fishers.
Launched in: Coastal States and UTs under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
Aim: To support fishers with data dissemination, market insights, and sustainable fishing practices.
Features:
Collects data on marine catch, market trends, and prices.
Provides updates on local regulations, weather forecasts, and potential fishing zones.
Facilitates hygienic fish handling and safety information.
Matsya Seva Kendras:
What it is: One-stop solution centres providing extension services to fish farmers and hatcheries.
Launched in: Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in 2020.
Aim: To provide comprehensive support in aquaculture, disease management, and training.
Features:
Equipped with labs for water, soil, and microbial analysis.
Offers need-based services like disease testing, capacity building, and technology infusion.
Mobilizes cooperatives, SHGs, and start-ups to share best practices.
About Sagar Mitra:
What it is: A field-level interface between government and coastal fishers.
Launched in: Coastal States and UTs under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
Aim: To support fishers with data dissemination, market insights, and sustainable fishing practices.
Features:
Collects data on marine catch, market trends, and prices.
Provides updates on local regulations, weather forecasts, and potential fishing zones.
Facilitates hygienic fish handling and safety information.