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Equitable regional development and fisheries schemes in India

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આ શા માટે મહત્વનું છે

The article reflects the government's policy stance on cooperative federalism and balanced regional growth, especially via allied agricultural sectors like fisheries, which are critical for rural livelihoods and inclusive economic development.

સારાંશ

Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh highlighted the Central Government's dedication to inclusive and equitable regional development in India, focusing on key developmental schemes in fisheries, animal husbandry, and rural infrastructure to uplift marginalized regions and boost the national economy.

મુખ્ય મુદ્દા

  • Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh emphasized the Central Government's unwavering commitment to the equitable development of every region and state in India.
  • Highlighting growth and initiatives in the fisheries and animal husbandry sectors, particularly through the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and Blue Revolution.
  • Focus on empowering rural economies, boosting infrastructure development, and enhancing fishermen's livelihood security across maritime and landlocked states.

મહત્વપૂર્ણ શબ્દો

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

A flagship central sector scheme aimed at driving sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India, addressing critical infrastructure and value chain gaps.

UPSC context

UPSC Prelims/Mains (GS Paper III - Agriculture): Tests knowledge of government welfare schemes, blue economy initiatives, and rural livelihood generation.

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Blue Revolution

A comprehensive strategic initiative focused on creating an enabling environment for the integrated development of marine and inland fisheries and aquaculture to boost production and farmers' income.

UPSC context

UPSC Prelims/Mains (GS Paper III - Agriculture & Economy): Tests understanding of developmental paradigms in primary sectors and sustainable resource use.

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Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying

The Union Ministry responsible for formulating and implementing policies pertaining to fisheries, livestock health, dairy development, and allied rural infrastructure in India.

UPSC context

UPSC Prelims/Mains (GS Paper II/III): Important for governance structure, ministerial portfolios, and allied agricultural policy execution.

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પ્રિલિમ્સ ટ્રેપ

PMMSY focuses primarily on maritime states and coastal infrastructure for marine exports.

Aspirants often assume PMMSY applies exclusively to coastal/maritime states. In reality, it covers landlocked states extensively through inland aquaculture and freshwater fisheries infrastructure.

સંલગ્ન સ્થિર ખ્યાલો

Economy Agriculture & Fisheries

What are the key features and implementation modalities of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)?

  • Launch & Vision: Launched in 2020 as an umbrella scheme to bring about a sustainable Blue Revolution through responsible development of the fisheries sector.
  • Scope & Coverage: Implemented across all states and Union Territories, covering both marine and inland fisheries, aquaculture, and the entire value chain.
  • Core Objectives: Aims to double fishers' and fish farmers' incomes, reduce post-harvest losses, and enhance domestic consumption and export earnings.

આંતર-વિષય પેટર્ન

  • Inland Fisheries & Landlocked Regional Equity

    PMMSY covers both maritime and landlocked states, making inland fisheries a key driver for landlocked regional development and rural livelihood diversification.

  • Blue Revolution & Marine Export Ecosystems

    Blue Revolution investments intersect with export competitiveness, coastal security, and sustainable marine resource management under international law (UNCLOS).

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