PM Modi Launches ₹693 Cr Fisheries Projects Across India
New Delhi, 11 Oct 2025 – As per the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, the Prime Minister launched and laid foundations for 16 fisheries projects worth ₹693 crore to strengthen India’s Blue Economy and coastal livelihoods.
Key Highlights:
- 16 fisheries projects launched and foundation laid under PM Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and Fisheries Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF) – total investment ₹693.80 crore.
- 7 new projects worth ₹572 crore foundation laid and 9 projects worth ₹121 crore inaugurated across 9 states and UTs.
- Major projects include:
- Trout Fisheries Project, Uttarakhand (₹170 crore) – to expand trout fish production and local jobs.
- Smart & Integrated Fishing Harbour, Karaikal, Puducherry (₹119.94 crore) – advanced docking, hygienic handling, export-quality fish.
- Integrated Aqua Park, Hirakud, Odisha (₹100 crore) – supports 1,600 cages, benefits 1,700 farmers, trains 700 youth.
- Nutrition Hub of Sustainable Aquaculture, Amethi (₹70 crore) – eco-friendly fish feed and income support for small farmers.
- Other states with projects include Nagaland, Assam, Jharkhand, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram, and Madhya Pradesh.
- Over 50 progressive fish farmers from 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts participated; 8 farmers interacted directly with PM Modi.
| Category | State/UT | Major Project | Investment (₹ Cr) | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Laying | Uttarakhand | Trout Fisheries | 170 | Trout production & employment |
| Foundation Laying | Puducherry | Smart & Integrated Fishing Harbour | 119.94 | Safe docking, hygienic handling |
| Foundation Laying | Odisha | Integrated Aqua Park, Hirakud | 100 | Cage farming, hatchery, processing |
| Foundation Laying | Uttar Pradesh | Nutrition Hub, Amethi | 70 | Eco-friendly fish feed |
| Inauguration | Assam | Two Fish Feed Plants | 13 | Balanced fish nutrition |
| Inauguration | Uttar Pradesh | Wholesale Fish Market, Varanasi | 61.5 | Marketing & consumption boost |
| Inauguration | Chhattisgarh | 16 Private Biofloc Projects | 6.92 | Technology-led fish farming |
The ₹693 crore investment under PMMSY and FIDF represents a strong push for India’s Blue Revolution – creating rural jobs, modernizing fisheries infrastructure, and increasing exports. By integrating technology, training, and sustainability, these projects mark a key step toward doubling farmers’ income and advancing India’s Blue Economy vision by 2030.
Source : Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying , PIB
