The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying launched India’s first organic fisheries cluster in Soreng District, Sikkim under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
Organic Fisheries Cluster: It aims to produce antibiotic, chemical, and pesticide-free organic fish for eco-conscious markets globally.
The initiative promotes sustainable aquaculture and ecologically healthy fish farming, preventing pollution and damage to aquatic ecosystems.
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development will fund infrastructure, build capacities, and form Fisheries-based Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs) to support the cluster.
Sikkim a Organic State: Sikkim becomes India's first fully organic state, with 75,000 hectares of land converted to certified organic practices under the National Programme for Organic Production.
PMMSY: Aims to develop the fisheries sector through sustainable practices with an investment of Rs 20,050 crores.
It focuses on enhancing fish production, infrastructure, and marketing while ensuring the welfare of fishers and fish farmers.
The scheme is being implemented across India from FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 by the Department of Fisheries.
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