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Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana Objectives Features and benefits
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: Objectives and Features
It was launched on 10th September 2022 and it was announced in the Union Budget 2019-2020.
The outlay of the Yojana is Rs.20050 Cr.
It has 2 components:1) Central Sector Scheme 2) Central Sponsored Scheme
It intends to work on
*Fish production
*Fisheries Productivity
*Qualities of fisheries & aquaculture sectors
*Modernization of Value Chain
*Fisheries management framework
*Post-harvest infrastructure & management
*Welfare of the fishers & fish farmer.
Objectives of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
*Efficient use of land & Water resources to enhance fish productivity.
*Doubling income of fishers.
*To generate employment in this sector.
*To provide social,economic & physical security to fishermen & fish farmers.
*Modernize post harvest management.
Significance of the Yojana
*Increase in fish production.
*Doubling of export earning