The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, is organizing a special nationwide campaign for registrations on the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP) along with expediting registration approvals and mobilizing applications from eligible stakeholders for availing various benefits provided under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PMMKSSY)from 14th to 22nd February 2025.

As a part of this effort, theDepartment of Fisheries organized Mobilization Camp for registrations on the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP)on 20th February 2025 inDepalpur, District Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The event was graced by Shri George Kurian, Hon’ble Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Minority Affairs along with Shri Narayan Singh Panwar, Hon’ble minister, Fisheries welfare and Department of Fisheries, Madhya Pradesh, Shri Shankar Lalwani, Member of Parliament (MP), Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and Shri Ravi Kuma, Director Department of Fisheries, Indore.This effort in collaboration with State/UT Fisheries Departments, the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), and Common Service Centers (CSCs), focuses on expediting the registration process, enhancing approval rates, and encouraging eligible stakeholders to avail themselves of the numerous benefits under PMMKSSY, such as credit facilitation, aquaculture insurance and performance grants.In Madhya Pradesh 60,426 people have registered on the NFDP Portal, till date 33,820 applications have been approved and 25,402 applications are in progress.  

Hon’ble Union Minister of state, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D) addressed the gathering and highlighted the fisheries sector's critical role in food security, livelihoods, and the economy, supporting approximately 3 crore people. He emphasized India’s global leadership as the top producer of cultured shrimp and the second-largest producer of aquaculture and fish. The Minister discussed the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), launched in 2020 with an investment of ₹20,050 crore, and the approval of a new sub-scheme, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PMMKSSY), with an outlay of ₹6,000 crore for 2023-27. He also highlighted the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP), launched on September 11, 2024, to formalize the fisheries sector, which has already registered 18 lakh stakeholders. He urged all stakeholders to register on NFDP and avail themselves of the scheme’s benefits, aligning with Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 to make India a global leader in fisheries and aquaculture.Furthermore, the Hon’ble Minister of State emphasized the significance of the Aquapark and Research Centre approved in Madhya Pradesh with a total outlay of ₹25 crore. This Aquapark aims to enhance fish production in the state through capacity building. Additionally, a Fish Parlor was inaugurated to promote fish consumption and improve market access for fishery products.

1500 Fisheries cooperative,fishermen and entrepreneursparticipated in the camp.The Registration Outreach Program concluded with a strong call for active participation from all stakeholders. The initiative reflects the government's dedication to supporting fishers and fish farmers through digital empowerment and improved access to financial benefits. This campaign marks a significant step toward fostering sustainable growth and enhancing the welfare of those engaged in the fisheries sector.

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