GUWAHATI: Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, said that five integrated aquaparks will be setup. While presenting the Interim Budget 2024-25 in Parliament today, February 1, the Minister highlighted that Seafood export since 2013-14 has doubled.
The Minister announced that the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) will be stepped up to: (i) enhance aquaculture productivity from existing 3 to 5 tons per hectare; (ii) double exports to 1 lakh crore; (iii) generate 55 lakh employment opportunities in the near future.
The Minister announced that for promoting climate resilient activities for blue economy 2.0, a scheme for restoration and adaptation measures, and coastal aquaculture and mariculture with integrated and multi-sectoral approach will be launched.