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2 September 2026

Centre funds Mahe fishing harbour

The topic involves the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), a flagship government scheme, and infrastructure development in the fisheries sector, which are directly relevant to GS2 and GS3 syllabus themes.

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Notes

  • The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has announced ₹67 crore in central funding for the development of the Mahe fishing harbour.
  • The Puducherry government is required to submit a formal proposal to access these funds.
  • Infrastructure projects are being implemented under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY).
  • Key projects include the upgrade of Thengaithittu Fishing Harbour and the establishment of a Fish Landing Centre at Nallavadu.
  • An Advanced Centre for Innovation and Capacity Development for seaweed farming is being established in Karaikal.
  • Objectives of these infrastructure initiatives include systematic auctioning, reduction of post-harvest losses, promotion of women-led seaweed enterprises, and local employment generation.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in modernizing fisheries infrastructure and enhancing the socio-economic status of the fishing community in India. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
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Prelims

  1. Which of the following are stated objectives of the fisheries infrastructure projects under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?

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