Seafood Of India

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Government of India Initiatives Propel Transition to Deep-Sea Fishing; Calls for Global Collaboration in Cold Water Fisheries Development

In a recent announcement, Union Minister L. Murugan affirmed the central government’s unwavering commitment to supporting traditional fishing communities as they transition to deep-sea fishing. The initiatives, namely the Blue Revolution and Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, aim to provide financial assistance of up to 60% for traditional fishermen to convert their vessels into deep-sea fishing boats, along with available loan facilities.

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Sustainable Aquaculture: A New Hope for Thoothukudi Fishermen

The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has taken a significant step towards empowering Thoothukudi fishermen by launching Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) farming in Tsunami Nagar and Pullaveli along the Thoothukudi coast. Funded by the NABARD, this project aims to double the income of fishermen by integrating fish farming with seaweed and bivalve (mussels and oysters) cultivation.

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