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What is the name of the new scheme approved by the Union Cabinet to improve the fisheries sector?
What is the name of the new scheme approved by the Union Cabinet to improve the fisheries sector?
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana
The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) to boost the fisheries sector. This scheme aims to enhance fish production, doubling incomes of fishers and fish farmers by 2024-25, and improving infrastructure, technology, and post-harvest management. It aligns with the government’s goal of sustainable and inclusive growth in fisheries.