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Komal gupta

04/02/22 14:40 PM IST

Source: PIB

Blue Revolution

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The Blue Revolution scheme of the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and its progressive outcomes were discussed in the Parliament. 

About the scheme

  • It was implemented for a period of five years as a centrally sponsored scheme.
  • The purpose of the scheme was to increase the inland and marine productivity of fisheries through financial assistance and multidimensional activities.
  • Overall growth and adequate funding have been reported in the last five years.
  • The PMMSY (Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana) has provided a major boost to the objectives of the blue revolution.

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