Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), for focused and sustainable development of fisheries sector in the country.
PM also inaugurated e-Gopala App for direct use of farmers.
“People engaged in pisciculture will benefit largely from this scheme. It is our aim that in the next 3-4 years we double our production and give fisheries sector a boost,” PM said.
“PMMSY will pave the path for a renewed White revolution (dairy sector) and Sweet revolution (apiculture sector),” he said.
During his address, PM said that the project will also boost Ganga cleanliness projects and subsequently the aim to provide clean environment to dolphins under Project Dolphin will also receive a boost.
Mission Dolphin, launched on 15th August, will leave its added benefits on the fisheries sector as well. Once the number of dolphins increase in river Ganges, it will benefit more benefit living on the coast of the river.
PM Modi also lauded Bihar Chief Ministeer Nitish Kumarfor providing farmers with support during the times of coronavirus pandemic.
Nitish Kumar said that the project will allow people involved in pisciculture and animal husbandry to help bring variety and new technologies in the sector.
He said that the steps taken by the government will boost India’s aim to become self-reliant.