♦ India’s total fish production surging by 104 percent from 96 lakh tonnes in 2013-14 to 195 lakh tonnes in 2024-25, according to the latest data from the Department of Fisheries.

♦ This expansion, particularly in inland fisheries which grew by 142 percent to 147.37 lakh tonnes, underscores the country’s emergence as the world’s second-largest fish producer, contributing around 8 percent to global output.

♦ This growth reflects a shift towards sustainable, high-yield methods, bolstered by investments in hatcheries, pond systems, cold chains and market networks.

♦ The Union Budget for 2025-26 has allocated a record Rs 2,703.67 crore for the sector.

♦ The journey began with the Blue Revolution in 2015, aimed at enhancing productivity and infrastructure in marine and inland fisheries.

♦ However, gaps in post-harvest handling, traceability and fisher welfare persisted, leading to the launch of PMMSY in 2020.

♦ With a total outlay of Rs 20,050 crore over five years (extended to 2025-26), the scheme has approved projects worth Rs 21,274.16 crore as of July 22, 2025, including a central share of Rs 9,189.79 crore.

♦ So far, Rs 5,587.57 crore has been released, generating direct and indirect jobs in fishing, aquaculture, processing and marketing.

♦ Under PMMSY, the government has also greenlit the formation of 200 existing fisheries cooperatives into Fish Farmer Producer Organisations (FFPOs) and 195 new ones as of July 29, 2025.

♦ Infrastructure projects total Rs.17,210.46 crore, with Rs.6,761.80 crore from the Centre.