The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has notified the ‘National Policy on Marine Fisheries (NPMF), 2017’ with aim to keep sustainability of the resources at the core of all actions. The policy framework aims to meet the national, social and economic goals, livelihood sustainability and socio-economic upliftment of the fisher community and is intended to guide the coordination and management of marine fisheries in the country. The NPMF, 2017 guides the actions of various stakeholders in meeting the vision and mission set for the marine fisheries sector of the country. The welfare and upliftment of fishers are at the core of the Policy. The schemes and programs are accordingly being implemented by the Government.

The aims and objectives of Sagar Parikrama have been achieved which inter alia include to facilitate interaction with fishermen, coastal communities and stakeholders to disseminate information of various fisheries related schemes and programs being implemented by the Government, demonstrating solidarity with fisher folk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders as a spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, promoting 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 protection of marine ecosystems.

This information was given by Shri Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.

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