Why National Fish Farmers Day celebrated ?

The National Fish Farmers Day is celebrated on 10^th July every year, this day is celebrated in memory of scientists Dr K. H. Alikunhi and Dr H. L. Chaudhary.  Both the scientist successfully demonstrated Hypophysation (technology of induced breeding) in Indian Major Carps (common name for several species of fish) on 10^th July 1957 at the former CIFRI Pond Culture Division in Cuttack, Odisha. This year it was 63rd National Fish Farmer’s Day.
The event aims to draw attention to changing the way the country manages fisheries resources to ensure sustainable stocks and healthy ecosystems. This day is made to honor the fish farmers, aquapreneurs , fisher folks, stakeholders and whoever else is associated in fishery for their contribution in fishery.national

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

Keeping in mind about the issues and challenges faced by fish farmers, Government of India passed a scheme, to help fish farmers.

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) was launched on 10th September 2020. The aim of the scheme is to bring about Blue revolution through the sustainable development of the fisheries sector over a period of five years (2020-2025.) PMMSY was announced in the union budget 2019-20.

The main objective of the PMMSY is to develop fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

1. Harness the potential of fisheries sector in a sustainable, responsible, inclusive and equitable manner
2. Efficient use of land and water resources to enhance fish production and productivity.
3. Modernize value chain considering post-harvest management and quality improvement.
4. Double fishers and fish farmers’ incomes
5. Generate employment in the fisheries sector.
6. Enhance fisheries sector’s contribution to overall agricultural Gross Value Added (GVA) and exports.
7. Provide social, economic and physical security to fish farmers and fishermen.
8. Develop a robust fisheries management and regulatory framework.

Fish cryobank – a great achievement 

• On the occasion of ‘National Fish Farmers Day’ that NFDB in collaboration with the NBFGR will take up the work to establish “Fish Cryobanks” in different parts of the country.
• It will facilitate all time availability of ‘fish sperms’ of desired species to fish farmers.
• This would be the first time in the world when “Fish Cryobank” will be established, which can bring a revolutionary change in the fisheries sector in the country for enhancing fish production and productivity and thereby increasing prosperity among the fish farmers.
• Government on 10 July said that Fish Cryobanks will be set up in different parts of the country.
•  This will facilitate all-time availability of fish sperms of desired species to fish farmers.
• Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Giriraj Singh announced this on the occasion of National Fish Farmers Day.
•  He said this will be the first time in the world when Fish Cryobank will be established.

How do we celebrate it?

Every year, the event is celebrated by felicitating outstanding fish farmers, aquapreneurs & fisher folks in recognition of their accomplishments in the field and their contribution in the growth of the fisheries sector in the country. Fishermen and fish farmers across the nation participate in the event apart from officials, scientists, professionals, entrepreneurs and stakeholders.

Interacting through video conference with fishermen, officials, scientists, entrepreneurs at different locations in different parts of the country, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Giriraj Singh observed that in order to consolidate the achievements of Blue Revolution and pave the way from NeeliKranti to ArthKranti, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and to realise his vision of doubling the farmer’s income, the “Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana” (PMMSY) has been launched with highest ever investment of Rs. 20,050 crores during next five years. This scheme will address the critical gaps in fish production and productivity, quality, technology, post-harvest infrastructure and management, modernization and strengthening of value chain, traceability, establishing a robust fisheries management framework and fishermen’s welfare.

By Khushi Sharma

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