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18-May-2023: Sagar Parikrama Yatra Phase-V

The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Shri Parshottam  Rupala launched the Sagar Parikrama Yatra Phase-V in Karanja, Raigad, Maharashtra yesterday. The Sagar Parikrama Yatra Phase-V would be proceeding towards coastal regions are like Gateway of India, Karanja (Raigad District), Mirkarwada (Ratnagiri District), Devgad (Sindhudurg District), Malvan, Vasco, Mormugaon, Canacona (South Goa).

In his address, Shri Parshottam Rupala highlighted the importance of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna (PMMSY) scheme and other multidimensional activities of blue revolution. He emphasized about focusing on increasing fisheries production and productivity (for both inland and marine) and its associated activities, including infra development, marketing, exports, and institutional arrangements, etc. He requested volunteers to provide support in creating awareness of the schemes so that the beneficiaries can take benefit of the same. About 6000 fishermen, fish farmers and other dignitaries participated in the program at Karanja (Raigad Dist.) Shri Abhilaksh Likhi, IAS, OSD, Government of India highlighted on the importance given to fisheries sector by the Minister and special funds has been allocated for fisheries sector. Further he discussed about the projects sanctioned in Maharashtra under the schemes such as blue revolution and PMMSY i.e., Rs 140 Cr for fish harbour center, fish landing center etc. He thanked coast guards and Government of Maharashtra for supporting in the Sagar Parikrama programme.

Shri. Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying enlightened by sharing the concept of Sagar Parikrama and highlighted the following: i) People centric governance model, ii) Since 1950 to 2014, the investment in fisheries sector was of around Rs 3,681 Cr, starting from 2014 government introduced the schemes such as PMMSY with budget of Rs. 20,500 Cr, FIDF with budget of around Rs. 8,000 Cr, Blue Revolution with budget of Rs. 3000 Cr, totally approx. Rs. 32,000 Cr. of total investment has been made for the development of fisheries sector by understanding the ground realities., iii) Today, all the countries of the world are looking towards India for solutions and this has become possible because our government trusted the common wisdom of the people and encouraged them to participate intelligently in the progress of the country including fisheries sector development, iv) Interacted with various stakeholders to objectively assess their problems and aspirations. Also, reviewed the progress of schemes like PMMSY etc. in the coastal areas by the department. He paid special emphasis on creating awareness among fish farmers for promotion of KCC, v) discussed on objective assessment on wealth of ocean and its potential for contribution to economy in    fisheries sector.

Journey of Sagar Parikrama is an evolutionary, envisaged in the sea across the coastal belt demonstrating solidarity with all fisherfolks, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders. It is an initiative by Government of India, with an aim to resolve the issues of the fishers, other stakeholders and facilitate their economics upliftment through various fisheries schemes and programs being implemented by the Government of India such as Pradhan Mantri MatsyaSampadaYojana (PMMSY) and Kisan Credit Card (KCC).Sagar Parikrama shall focus on the sustainable balance between the utilization of marine fisheries resources for the food security of the nation, livelihoods of coastal fisher communities and the protection of marine ecosystemsto bridge the gaps of fisher communities and their expectations, development of fishing villages, upgradation and creation of infrastructure such as fishing harbors & landing centers to ensure sustainable and responsible development through an ecosystem approach.

Phase I Programme of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ was organized in Gujarat, started on 5th March 2022 from Mandvi and ended on 6th March 2022 at Porbandar, Gujarat. The voyage Sagar Parikrama as Phase –II programme started on 22nd September 2022 from Mangrol to Veraval and ended at Mul Dwaraka, on 23rd September 2022 from Mul Dwaraka to Madhwad. Phase III Program of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ started on 19th Feb 2023 from Surat, Gujarat, and ended on 21st Feb 2023 at Sasson Dock, Mumbai. Phase IV program started from Mormugao Port, Goa on 17th March 2023 and ended on 19th March 2023 in Mangalore.

The impact of this Sagar Parikrama will be far reaching on the livelihood and holistic development of fishermen and fisher folks including climate change and sustainable fishing.

17-Mar-2023: ‘Sagar Parikrama Phase IV’ begins from tomorrow

Phase-IV of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ in the state of Karnataka will take place for two days ; covering the stretch of Uttar Kannada on 18th March 2023 and on 19th March 2023 Udupi followed by Dakshan Kannada. Overall 10 locations are to be covered in 3 costal districts .

During the event, certificates/sanctions related to Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada scheme, KCC& State Scheme shall be awarded to the progressive fishermen, especially coastal fishermen, fishers and fish farmers, young fishery entrepreneurs etc. Literature on PMMSY scheme, State schemes, e-shram, FIDF, KCC etc. shall be popularised through print media, electronic media, videos, digital campaign through jingles among fishers for wide publicity of schemes.  A song on Sagar Parikrama in Kannada shall also be launched.

Sagar Parikrama would enable the Government in devising better policy for improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people of the coastal community especially the marine fishermen in the country. The journey of Sagar Parikrama shall focus on the sustainable balance between the utilization of marine fisheries resources for the food security of the nation and livelihoods of coastal fisher communities and the protection of marine ecosystems, to bridge the various gaps of fisher communities, development of fishing villages, upgradation and creation of infrastructure such as fishing harbours & fish landing centres to ensure sustainable and responsible development through an ecosystem approach.

Karnataka state has 5.74 lakh ha. of freshwater sources consisting of 3.02 lakh ha. of ponds and tanks, 2.72 lakh ha. of reservoirs, 8,000 ha. of brackish water resources and 320 Km coastline with a continental shelf area of 27,000 Sq. Km. The coastal districts of Karnataka, Dakshina Kannada alone contributes 40% of total catch followed by Uttara Kannada (31%) and Udupi (29%). Mangaluru and Malpe fishing harbours are the main contributors in the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts respectively. The state has 9.84 lakh fishers and 729 Fishermen cooperative societies (132- marine and 597- inland).

The fish production from the state contributed about 6.6% of India’s total fish production for the year 2021-22 and ranks 3th position in total fish production, in Marine fish production 5th position and Inland fish production 7th position. Per-capita fish consumption in the state is around 8.08 kg. The contribution of Fisheries Sector to GSDP at current prices during 2011-12 was Rs. 2,723 Crore and it has increased to Rs. 7,827 Crore in 2020-21. Export value of Marine products from Karnataka was 1,20,427 MT worth Rs.1,962.19 crore during 2021-22.

Sagar Parikrama is an evolutionary journey envisaged in the sea across the coastal belt demonstrating solidarity with all fisherfolk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders as a spirit of 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav saluting our great freedom fighters, sailors, and fishers. It is an initiative by 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, FIDF and KCC for fisheries etc.

To improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people in rural areas and to create more livelihood opportunities, a holistic approach has been adopted by the Government of India to meet Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One such program is Sagar Parikrama which started from Gujarat, Diu & Daman and already completed in Maharashtra state. The remaining states are Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands with an objective to have interaction program with fishermen, fisher communities and stakeholders in these locations in order to know the problems of Coastal Fisher folk.

The journey of “Sagar Parikrama” has started with the theme of “KRANTI se SHANTI” as Phase-I on 5th March 2022 from Mandvi, Gujarat (Memorial of Shyamji Krishna Varma) to Okha-Dwarka, and completed at Porbandar on 6th March 2022 covering 3 locations. The program was a huge success, with more than 5,000 people physically attended, and around 10, 000 people attended the live program through various social media platforms such as Youtube, and Facebook.

Phase-II program from 23rd to 25th September 2022 covered 7 locations from Mangrol, Veraval, Diu, Jafrabad, Surat, Daman & Valsad and interacted with fishermen to know the problems of Coastal Fisher folk. A song on Sagar Parikrama in Gujarati language was launched. More than 20,000 people has physically attended the event and program was live-streamed in various social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook around 15,000 people watched the event. Phase-III ‘Sagar Parikrama’ was started from Surat Hazira Port, Gujarat on 19th February 2023 and covered the coastal areas of northern Maharashtra 5 locations namely Satpati (District Palghar), Vasai, Versova, New Ferry Wharf (Bhaucha Dhakka) &Sasson Dock, and other areas of Mumbai from 20-21 February 2023. The event was successful and more than 13500 people physically attended it. The event was live-streamed on various social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and watched by around 10000 people. During the three Phases of Parikrama 15, locations were covered in states of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Diu & Daman UT.

Healthy oceans and seas are essential to human existence and life on Earth. They cover 70 percent of the planet and provide food, energy and water. They providing a massive arena for emerging complex and interconnected development issues such as livelihoods, climate change, commerce, and security. Oceans play a major role in mitigating climate change and improving its impacts. The Indian Ocean is vital to the economies, security, and livelihoods of its coastal states.

The Country has a coastline of 8,118 km, covering 9 maritime States & 4 Union Territories and providing livelihood support to 2.8 million fisher folk. India contributes 8% of the global share of fish production and is ranked as the 3rd largest fish producer in the world. The total fish production of the nation is 162.48 lakh tonnes, of which 121.21 lakh tonnes are from inland and 41.27 lakh tonnes from marine. The value of fisheries exports stood at INR 57,586.48 crores in 2021-22. The sector shows a steady growth rate in GVA accounting for a 6.724 % share of Agriculture GDP and contributing to about 17% of agriculture exports. In India, fishery in general is open access fishery, which is governed by different Acts introduced by the government over the years and regulatory measures.

21-Feb-2023: Sagar Parikrama Phase-III launched

The Sagar Parikrama Phase-III was launched by Shri Parshottam Rupala from Hazira Port, Gujarat, to promote responsible fisheries and protect marine ecosystems. The Phase III Program of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ starts from Surat, Gujarat, and ends at Sasson Dock, Mumbai, with the objective of promoting responsible fisheries and protecting marine ecosystems.

The journey aims to strike a sustainable balance between the utilization of marine fisheries resources and the livelihoods of coastal fisher communities. The program involves several departments and organizations, including the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and National Fisheries Development Board.

The main objectives of Sagar Parikrama are to disseminate information about various fisheries related schemes and programs, promote responsible fisheries, protect marine ecosystems, and demonstrate solidarity with all fisher folk and concerned stakeholders. The program reflects the far-reaching policy strategy of the government to interact directly with fishers and fish farmers to understand the issues of coastal areas and problems related to fishermen.

The journey is accompanied by the State Fisheries officials, Fishermen representatives, Fish-Farmers, entrepreneurs, stakeholders, professionals, officials, and Scientists from across the nation.

Phase I and Phase II of Sagar Parikrama were successfully organized in Gujarat and Maharashtra, respectively, with the participation of various stakeholders.

Significance:

  • Sagar Parikrama program focuses on sustainable balance between marine fisheries resources and protection of marine ecosystems.
  • The program aims to bridge gaps of fisher communities and develop fishing villages.
  • The initiative facilitates interaction with fishers along the coast and promotes sustainable and responsible fishing.
  • The program is celebrated in all coastal states/UTs through a pre-decided sea route.

Gujarat is the leading state in marine fish production, sharing 16.67% of the country's total marine fish productions. Maharashtra state is sixth position in marine fish production in India, contributing to 4.33 lakh tonnes. Marine capture fisheries in India account for 3.71 million tonnes during 2021.

Background

Sagar Parikrama is a government initiative that aims to promote sustainable and responsible fishing while protecting marine ecosystems. The program is celebrated in all coastal states/UTs through a pre-decided sea route and focuses on bridging the gaps of fisher communities and developing fishing villages. Gujarat is the leading state in marine fish production, while Maharashtra is sixth position in marine fish production in India. The DoF is making concerted efforts to increase the coverage of a large number of fishers and fish farmers for providing KCC facilities. Phase I&II have brought initiation of Artificial Reefs and Sea Ranching, among many other innumerable benefits.

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18-May-2023: Sagar Parikrama Yatra Phase-V

The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Shri Parshottam  Rupala launched the Sagar Parikrama Yatra Phase-V in Karanja, Raigad, Maharashtra yesterday. The Sagar Parikrama Yatra Phase-V would be proceeding towards coastal regions are like Gateway of India, Karanja (Raigad District), Mirkarwada (Ratnagiri District), Devgad (Sindhudurg District), Malvan, Vasco, Mormugaon, Canacona (South Goa).

In his address, Shri Parshottam Rupala highlighted the importance of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna (PMMSY) scheme and other multidimensional activities of blue revolution. He emphasized about focusing on increasing fisheries production and productivity (for both inland and marine) and its associated activities, including infra development, marketing, exports, and institutional arrangements, etc. He requested volunteers to provide support in creating awareness of the schemes so that the beneficiaries can take benefit of the same. About 6000 fishermen, fish farmers and other dignitaries participated in the program at Karanja (Raigad Dist.) Shri Abhilaksh Likhi, IAS, OSD, Government of India highlighted on the importance given to fisheries sector by the Minister and special funds has been allocated for fisheries sector. Further he discussed about the projects sanctioned in Maharashtra under the schemes such as blue revolution and PMMSY i.e., Rs 140 Cr for fish harbour center, fish landing center etc. He thanked coast guards and Government of Maharashtra for supporting in the Sagar Parikrama programme.

Shri. Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying enlightened by sharing the concept of Sagar Parikrama and highlighted the following: i) People centric governance model, ii) Since 1950 to 2014, the investment in fisheries sector was of around Rs 3,681 Cr, starting from 2014 government introduced the schemes such as PMMSY with budget of Rs. 20,500 Cr, FIDF with budget of around Rs. 8,000 Cr, Blue Revolution with budget of Rs. 3000 Cr, totally approx. Rs. 32,000 Cr. of total investment has been made for the development of fisheries sector by understanding the ground realities., iii) Today, all the countries of the world are looking towards India for solutions and this has become possible because our government trusted the common wisdom of the people and encouraged them to participate intelligently in the progress of the country including fisheries sector development, iv) Interacted with various stakeholders to objectively assess their problems and aspirations. Also, reviewed the progress of schemes like PMMSY etc. in the coastal areas by the department. He paid special emphasis on creating awareness among fish farmers for promotion of KCC, v) discussed on objective assessment on wealth of ocean and its potential for contribution to economy in    fisheries sector.

Journey of Sagar Parikrama is an evolutionary, envisaged in the sea across the coastal belt demonstrating solidarity with all fisherfolks, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders. It is an initiative by Government of India, with an aim to resolve the issues of the fishers, other stakeholders and facilitate their economics upliftment through various fisheries schemes and programs being implemented by the Government of India such as Pradhan Mantri MatsyaSampadaYojana (PMMSY) and Kisan Credit Card (KCC).Sagar Parikrama shall focus on the sustainable balance between the utilization of marine fisheries resources for the food security of the nation, livelihoods of coastal fisher communities and the protection of marine ecosystemsto bridge the gaps of fisher communities and their expectations, development of fishing villages, upgradation and creation of infrastructure such as fishing harbors & landing centers to ensure sustainable and responsible development through an ecosystem approach.

Phase I Programme of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ was organized in Gujarat, started on 5th March 2022 from Mandvi and ended on 6th March 2022 at Porbandar, Gujarat. The voyage Sagar Parikrama as Phase –II programme started on 22nd September 2022 from Mangrol to Veraval and ended at Mul Dwaraka, on 23rd September 2022 from Mul Dwaraka to Madhwad. Phase III Program of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ started on 19th Feb 2023 from Surat, Gujarat, and ended on 21st Feb 2023 at Sasson Dock, Mumbai. Phase IV program started from Mormugao Port, Goa on 17th March 2023 and ended on 19th March 2023 in Mangalore.

The impact of this Sagar Parikrama will be far reaching on the livelihood and holistic development of fishermen and fisher folks including climate change and sustainable fishing.

17-Mar-2023: ‘Sagar Parikrama Phase IV’ begins from tomorrow

Phase-IV of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ in the state of Karnataka will take place for two days ; covering the stretch of Uttar Kannada on 18th March 2023 and on 19th March 2023 Udupi followed by Dakshan Kannada. Overall 10 locations are to be covered in 3 costal districts .

During the event, certificates/sanctions related to Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada scheme, KCC& State Scheme shall be awarded to the progressive fishermen, especially coastal fishermen, fishers and fish farmers, young fishery entrepreneurs etc. Literature on PMMSY scheme, State schemes, e-shram, FIDF, KCC etc. shall be popularised through print media, electronic media, videos, digital campaign through jingles among fishers for wide publicity of schemes.  A song on Sagar Parikrama in Kannada shall also be launched.

Sagar Parikrama would enable the Government in devising better policy for improving the quality of life and economic well-being of people of the coastal community especially the marine fishermen in the country. The journey of Sagar Parikrama shall focus on the sustainable balance between the utilization of marine fisheries resources for the food security of the nation and livelihoods of coastal fisher communities and the protection of marine ecosystems, to bridge the various gaps of fisher communities, development of fishing villages, upgradation and creation of infrastructure such as fishing harbours & fish landing centres to ensure sustainable and responsible development through an ecosystem approach.

Karnataka state has 5.74 lakh ha. of freshwater sources consisting of 3.02 lakh ha. of ponds and tanks, 2.72 lakh ha. of reservoirs, 8,000 ha. of brackish water resources and 320 Km coastline with a continental shelf area of 27,000 Sq. Km. The coastal districts of Karnataka, Dakshina Kannada alone contributes 40% of total catch followed by Uttara Kannada (31%) and Udupi (29%). Mangaluru and Malpe fishing harbours are the main contributors in the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts respectively. The state has 9.84 lakh fishers and 729 Fishermen cooperative societies (132- marine and 597- inland).

The fish production from the state contributed about 6.6% of India’s total fish production for the year 2021-22 and ranks 3th position in total fish production, in Marine fish production 5th position and Inland fish production 7th position. Per-capita fish consumption in the state is around 8.08 kg. The contribution of Fisheries Sector to GSDP at current prices during 2011-12 was Rs. 2,723 Crore and it has increased to Rs. 7,827 Crore in 2020-21. Export value of Marine products from Karnataka was 1,20,427 MT worth Rs.1,962.19 crore during 2021-22.

Sagar Parikrama is an evolutionary journey envisaged in the sea across the coastal belt demonstrating solidarity with all fisherfolk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders as a spirit of 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav saluting our great freedom fighters, sailors, and fishers. It is an initiative by 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, FIDF and KCC for fisheries etc.

To improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people in rural areas and to create more livelihood opportunities, a holistic approach has been adopted by the Government of India to meet Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). One such program is Sagar Parikrama which started from Gujarat, Diu & Daman and already completed in Maharashtra state. The remaining states are Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands with an objective to have interaction program with fishermen, fisher communities and stakeholders in these locations in order to know the problems of Coastal Fisher folk.

The journey of “Sagar Parikrama” has started with the theme of “KRANTI se SHANTI” as Phase-I on 5th March 2022 from Mandvi, Gujarat (Memorial of Shyamji Krishna Varma) to Okha-Dwarka, and completed at Porbandar on 6th March 2022 covering 3 locations. The program was a huge success, with more than 5,000 people physically attended, and around 10, 000 people attended the live program through various social media platforms such as Youtube, and Facebook.

Phase-II program from 23rd to 25th September 2022 covered 7 locations from Mangrol, Veraval, Diu, Jafrabad, Surat, Daman & Valsad and interacted with fishermen to know the problems of Coastal Fisher folk. A song on Sagar Parikrama in Gujarati language was launched. More than 20,000 people has physically attended the event and program was live-streamed in various social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook around 15,000 people watched the event. Phase-III ‘Sagar Parikrama’ was started from Surat Hazira Port, Gujarat on 19th February 2023 and covered the coastal areas of northern Maharashtra 5 locations namely Satpati (District Palghar), Vasai, Versova, New Ferry Wharf (Bhaucha Dhakka) &Sasson Dock, and other areas of Mumbai from 20-21 February 2023. The event was successful and more than 13500 people physically attended it. The event was live-streamed on various social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and watched by around 10000 people. During the three Phases of Parikrama 15, locations were covered in states of Gujarat, Maharashtra and Diu & Daman UT.

Healthy oceans and seas are essential to human existence and life on Earth. They cover 70 percent of the planet and provide food, energy and water. They providing a massive arena for emerging complex and interconnected development issues such as livelihoods, climate change, commerce, and security. Oceans play a major role in mitigating climate change and improving its impacts. The Indian Ocean is vital to the economies, security, and livelihoods of its coastal states.

The Country has a coastline of 8,118 km, covering 9 maritime States & 4 Union Territories and providing livelihood support to 2.8 million fisher folk. India contributes 8% of the global share of fish production and is ranked as the 3rd largest fish producer in the world. The total fish production of the nation is 162.48 lakh tonnes, of which 121.21 lakh tonnes are from inland and 41.27 lakh tonnes from marine. The value of fisheries exports stood at INR 57,586.48 crores in 2021-22. The sector shows a steady growth rate in GVA accounting for a 6.724 % share of Agriculture GDP and contributing to about 17% of agriculture exports. In India, fishery in general is open access fishery, which is governed by different Acts introduced by the government over the years and regulatory measures.

21-Feb-2023: Sagar Parikrama Phase-III launched

The Sagar Parikrama Phase-III was launched by Shri Parshottam Rupala from Hazira Port, Gujarat, to promote responsible fisheries and protect marine ecosystems. The Phase III Program of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ starts from Surat, Gujarat, and ends at Sasson Dock, Mumbai, with the objective of promoting responsible fisheries and protecting marine ecosystems.

The journey aims to strike a sustainable balance between the utilization of marine fisheries resources and the livelihoods of coastal fisher communities. The program involves several departments and organizations, including the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and National Fisheries Development Board.

The main objectives of Sagar Parikrama are to disseminate information about various fisheries related schemes and programs, promote responsible fisheries, protect marine ecosystems, and demonstrate solidarity with all fisher folk and concerned stakeholders. The program reflects the far-reaching policy strategy of the government to interact directly with fishers and fish farmers to understand the issues of coastal areas and problems related to fishermen.

The journey is accompanied by the State Fisheries officials, Fishermen representatives, Fish-Farmers, entrepreneurs, stakeholders, professionals, officials, and Scientists from across the nation.

Phase I and Phase II of Sagar Parikrama were successfully organized in Gujarat and Maharashtra, respectively, with the participation of various stakeholders.

Significance:

  • Sagar Parikrama program focuses on sustainable balance between marine fisheries resources and protection of marine ecosystems.
  • The program aims to bridge gaps of fisher communities and develop fishing villages.
  • The initiative facilitates interaction with fishers along the coast and promotes sustainable and responsible fishing.
  • The program is celebrated in all coastal states/UTs through a pre-decided sea route.

Gujarat is the leading state in marine fish production, sharing 16.67% of the country's total marine fish productions. Maharashtra state is sixth position in marine fish production in India, contributing to 4.33 lakh tonnes. Marine capture fisheries in India account for 3.71 million tonnes during 2021.

Background

Sagar Parikrama is a government initiative that aims to promote sustainable and responsible fishing while protecting marine ecosystems. The program is celebrated in all coastal states/UTs through a pre-decided sea route and focuses on bridging the gaps of fisher communities and developing fishing villages. Gujarat is the leading state in marine fish production, while Maharashtra is sixth position in marine fish production in India. The DoF is making concerted efforts to increase the coverage of a large number of fishers and fish farmers for providing KCC facilities. Phase I&II have brought initiation of Artificial Reefs and Sea Ranching, among many other innumerable benefits.

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29-Mar-2022: Sagar Parikrama

The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India has launched the ‘Sagar Parikrama’ program on the occasion of 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Sagar Parikrama program is being organized through a pre-decided sea route covering coastal states/UTs. The Phase –I programme of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ has been organized in Gujarat, started on 5th March, 2022 from Mandovi and ended on 6th March 2022 at Porbandar, Gujarat. ‘Sagar Parikrama’ aims to (i) facilitate interaction with fishermen, coastal communities and stakeholders so as to disseminate information of various fisheries related schemes and programs being implemented by the Government, (ii) demonstrating solidarity with all fisher folk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholder’s as a spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat (iii) promote responsible fisheries with focus on sustainable balance between the utilization of marine fisheries resources for food security of nation and livelihoods of coastal fisher communities, and (iv) protection of marine ecosystems. ‘Sagar Parikrama’ program envisages to cover the maritime States/UTs in a phased manner.

The fishermen, fisher communities and stakeholders in the coastal areas are likely to be benefitted with awareness of various beneficiary oriented schemes and programs being implemented by the Government and showcasing them the best practices that may be adopted. The interaction programs being organized during the ‘Sagar Parikrama’ aims to resolve the issues of the fishers and other stakeholders and to facilitate their economic upliftment through various fisheries schemes and programs being implemented by the Government of India, such as ‘Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana’ (PMMSY) a flagship scheme with highest ever estimated investment of Rs.20,050 crore in fisheries sector, ‘Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund’ (FIDF) of Rs. 7522.48 crore to provide concessional finance to eligible entities, and the facility of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) which has been extended for fishers and fish farmers. In addition to the schemes and programs of fisheries sector, the ‘Sagar Parikrama’ program envisages creation of awareness on various other schemes and programs of the Government of India.