मुंबई,
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah ने कहा कि Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna के तहत deep-sea fishing vessels का वितरण भारत की fisheries wealth को पूरी तरह उपयोग में लाने के लिए किया जा रहा है। इसका मुख्य उद्देश्य मछुआरों और उनके परिवारों तक सीधे लाभ पहुंचाना है।
📌 Key Highlights
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Distribution of vessels = dignity, prosperity, self-reliance for fishermen
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पहली बार deep-sea fishing vessels fishermen cooperatives के स्वामित्व में, private companies नहीं
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अगले 5 साल में लगभग 200 trawler boats तैयार की जाएंगी, cooperatives द्वारा operate
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Shift from near-shore to deep-sea operations, increasing incomes 3–4 times through premium catches
🌊 Empowering Fishermen & Cooperatives
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Cooperatives को Aatmanirbhar Bharat का backbone बताया
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Fishermen groups को viable businesses में बदलने का उद्देश्य
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Focus on responsible resource management to protect marine ecosystems
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Sustainable practices ensure long-term viability, prevent overfishing, boost exports
🐠 Economic & Strategic Impact
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Modernises India’s marine fisheries sector
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Enhances deep-sea fishing capacity, particularly in EEZ and High Seas
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Opens opportunities for high-value fisheries like tuna
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Strengthens coastal livelihoods and seafood exports
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India aims to become top global fish producer by 2030
💰 Financial Support & Infrastructure
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Unit cost per vessel: ₹1.2 crore
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Funding: Government of Maharashtra, NCDC, Department of Fisheries, GoI
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Central support for cold chains, ports to replicate Maharashtra’s model
✅ Bottom Line
Amit Shah emphasized that this initiative is not just about boats, but about building prosperity, self-reliance and dignity for fishermen, while sustainably leveraging India’s vast marine resources.
Deep-Sea Fishing + Cooperatives = Stronger Coastal Economy & Blue Growth 🌊🐟💼
