Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (October 11, 2025) launched and laid the foundation for 16 major fisheries projects worth over Rs 693 crore, aimed at strengthening India’s Blue Economy and supporting fishers and farmers across the country. The projects were unveiled during a special Krishi programme at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi.
Implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and the Fisheries Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF), the initiatives include seven new projects with foundation stones laid, valued at Rs 572 crore, and nine inaugurated projects worth Rs 121 crore. These efforts are expected to enhance fisheries infrastructure, generate employment, boost exports, and improve livelihoods for both coastal and inland communities.
Highlighting the government’s focus on additional income sources for farmers, PM Modi emphasized that sectors like animal husbandry, fisheries, and beekeeping are being actively promoted to benefit small and landless farmers.
Among the key initiatives is the Rs 170 crore Trout Fisheries project in Uttarakhand, aimed at increasing trout production and creating employment opportunities in the region. Puducherry will see the development of a Rs 119.94 crore Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour in Karaikal, designed to provide safe docking, hygienic fish handling, and improved marketing for domestic and export purposes.
Odisha’s Rs 100 crore Integrated Aqua Park in Hirakud will support tilapia and pangasius production, cage farming, hatchery operations, and fish processing, benefiting over 1,700 farmers while providing training to 700 individuals. Another notable project is Rs 70 crore Nutrition Hub of Sustainable Aquaculture in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, which will focus on eco-friendly fish feed production and modern aquaculture practices to increase farmer profitability.
Across states including Assam, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram, and Chhattisgarh, multiple projects such as feed mills, cold storages, ice plants, and biofloc systems were inaugurated or approved to improve fish production, processing, and marketing.
The event also witnessed enthusiastic participation from local fishers and progressive farmers representing 100 Aspirational Agricultural Districts. Around fifty farmers attended in person, with eight engaging directly with the Prime Minister to share insights and discuss opportunities in the fisheries sector.
