About Sagar Parikrama:
- It is an initiative of Government of India, aiming to resolve the issues of the fishers and other stakeholders and facilitate their economic upliftment through various fisheries schemes and programs being implemented by the Government of India such as PMMSY.
- Sagar Parikrama is an evolutionary journey envisaged in the sea across the coastal belt demonstrating solidarity with all fisherfolk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholder’s as a spirit of 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
- The Parikrama shall be accompanied by the State Fisheries officials, Fishermen representatives, Fish-Farmers entrepreneurs, stakeholders, professionals, officials and Scientists from across the nation.
- Phase III program of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ will cover mainly the coastal areas of Maharashtra and Gujrat.
- The Phase –I and Phase- II programmes of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ has been organized in March 2022 and September 2022 respectively.
Q1) What are the objectives of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana?
Few of the objectives are;Harness the potential of the fisheries sector in a sustainable, responsible, inclusive and equitable manner .Enhance fish production and productivity through expansion, intensification, diversification and productive utilization of land and water
Source: Department of Fisheries to host Sagar Parikrama Phase III Program from Gujarat to Maharashtra
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