Five Years of Aquatic Transformation

The Blue Revolution, initiated in 2015, sought to enhance fish output and update the fisheries value chain.

Although productivity and infrastructure saw enhancements, deficiencies persisted in aspects such as post-harvest management, traceability, fisher well-being, and market accessibility.

To tackle these issues, the government initiated the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in 2020, enhancing the developments of the Blue Revolution with a more holistic and unified strategy.

Regarding the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

The Union Budget 2019–20 announced a plan to stimulate growth in the fisheries sector by tackling key deficiencies in production, technology, infrastructure, value chains, traceability, and the welfare of fishers.

It was introduced in September 2020 with the goal of promoting a "Blue Revolution."

It has tackled significant deficiencies in production, quality, technology, and infrastructure, while still motivating influential success stories throughout India.

Framework and Elements

PMMSY

Goals and purposes

Exploiting fisheries resources in a sustainable, responsible, inclusive, and fair way.

Improving fish output and efficiency by increasing, intensifying, diversifying, and effectively using land and water resources.

Updating and enhancing the value chain – management after harvest and enhancement of quality.

Increasing the incomes of fishers and fish farmers while creating job opportunities.

Improving input to Agriculture GVA and exports.

Social, physical, and financial stability for fishermen and aquaculture producers.

Strong fisheries management and regulatory system.

Key Events and Accomplishments

India reached a historic fish production of 195 lakh tonnes in 2024–25, a significant increase from 141.64 lakh tonnes in 2019–20.

The nation has become the second-largest fish producer globally, accounting for almost 8% of total fish production worldwide.

Fisheries exports have demonstrated strong growth, rising from ₹46,662.85 crore in 2019–20 to ₹60,524.89 crore in 2023–24, enhancing India’s status in the worldwide seafood market.

PMMSY encourages women's involvement in fisheries by covering as much as 60% of the overall project expenses