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8 September 2026

CMFRI MatsyaMetri app for fisheries

The MatsyaMetri app is a specific technological innovation in fisheries management that serves as a useful example of e-technology applications in agriculture and allied sectors, though it is not a major policy or flagship initiative.

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  • The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), based in Kochi, has developed a smartphone application named 'MatsyaMetri'.
  • The application enables hands-free measurement of fish length and width, eliminating the need for physical handling.
  • It is designed for use by fisheries scientists, researchers, and field survey teams to improve biological data collection.
  • Key features include automatic recording of measurements, generation of length-frequency datasets, and the ability to measure multiple individuals of the same species in one session.
  • The system generates length-frequency distributions with appropriate class intervals automatically.
  • Data, including photographs and measurements, can be exported as CSV files for further analysis and fisheries management.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of digital innovation in enhancing the efficiency of biological data collection for sustainable fisheries management in India. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The 'MatsyaMetri' application, recently in the news, is associated with which of the following institutions?

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