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Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Mandya DC reviews progress of fisheries sector
Mandya: With an impressive annual fish production of nearly 30,000 tonnes, Mandya district holds significant potential in the fisheries sector. Deputy commissioner Kumara emphasised the urgent need to establish a well-structured market system to support and encourage fish farmers. He addressed the district-level review meeting of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) for the financial year 2025–26, held at the DC's office and organised by the department of fisheries. Highlighting the district's fishery resources, Kumara noted that Mandya has 865 lakes—including 177 departmental lakes and 688 gram panchayat lakes—as well as 26 river stretches and four reservoirs used for fish cultivation. In the financial year 2024–25 alone, 306 lakes were developed to enhance fish farming. The district is home to 47 fishermen cooperative societies, supporting over 45,000 fishermen. Kumara stressed the importance of equipping these fishermen with advanced training and best practices in fishery techniques to improve productivity and sustainability, he said. Over the past five years, 742 beneficiaries availed support under the PMMSY, with a cumulative financial assistance of Rs 513.3 lakh disbursed. For the year 2024–25 alone, Rs 224.2 lakh was sanctioned. The DC directed officials to ensure effective utilisation of these funds and promote fish farming even in agricultural ponds. Zilla panchayat CEO KR Nandini, who also spoke on the occasion, underlined the need for continuous training for beneficiaries and called for strict monitoring to prevent misuse of the scheme's benefits.
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Deputy Commissioner stresses need for robust market for fish produced in Mandya
Deputy Commissioner of Mandya, Kumar, has emphasised the need to create a robust market for the 30,000 tonnes of fish produced annually in the district and encourage fish farming. Presiding over the district-level committee's meeting of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) 2025-26, organised by the Fisheries Department in Mandya on Tuesday, Mr. Kumar said the district had a total of 856 lakes, including 177 under the department's purview and 688 under that of the gram panchayats. In addition, fish farming was carried out in 26 river stretches and four reservoirs in the district. While 306 lakes were developed during 2024-25, Mr. Kumar said Mandya district had a total of 47 fishermen's co-operative societies and more than 45,000 fishermen. Emphasising the need for better training in fisheries, Mr. Kumar said a total of 742 beneficiaries had been identified under the PMMSY during the last five years, while financial assistance of ₹513.38 lakh had been provided to 150 beneficiaries under the scheme. During the year 2024-25 alone, financial assistance to the tune of ₹224.21 lakh was provided under the scheme. He emphasised the need for encouraging fish farming in agricultural ponds and called upon the officials to ensure that the beneficiaries were utilising the PMMS effectively. Meanwhile, Chief Executive Officer of Mandya Zilla Panchayat, K.R. Nandini, said the fishermen, who received financial assistance, should undergo training in fish farming techniques. She also emphasised the need to monitor whether beneficiaries were properly utilising the scheme and take necessary action to prevent misuse of funds. A book outlining the benefits, financial assistance and achievements of the PMMSY over the last five years was also released on the occasion. Deputy Director of Fisheries Department Baba Saab, Assistant Directors Lokesh K.M., Mahadevaswamy, Jagadish T.D. and Pushpalatha, Lead Bank manager Prashant, and progressive farmer C.N. Suresh were also present.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
From guns to gills: Modi hails Gumla's Blue Revolution started by ‘rebel'
Gumla: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday named Gumla's Om Prakash Sahu for "leaving illegal revolution and taking the country's 'Blue Revolution' to new heights". Interestingly, Prakash took to "revolution" as a member of the outlawed PLFI, a breakaway faction of CPI(Maoist), but over a decade and a half later, he has become the poster boy for the silent Blue Revolution in Gumla and the country. In 2008, Basia Block's Sahu was one of the local Gumla youths who took to arms when extremism was at its peak here. On Sunday, PM Modi in his monthly 'Maan ki Baat' talk show, cited how many people like Sahu have shunned the path of violence and are playing a big role in fish farming. Opening his talk show, Modi said, "Sometimes the most radiant light emerges from where darkness dwells the most. One such example is the Gumla district of Jharkhand. There was a time when this area was known for Maoist violence. The villages of the Basia block were getting deserted. People lived in the shadow of fear. There was no possibility of employment, lands were lying vacant, and the youths were migrating… but then, a change began quietly. A young man named Om Prakash Sahu ji left the path of violence. He started fish farming. Then he inspired many friends like himself to do the same." He added, "His efforts had an immense impact. Those who were taking to guns have now taken up fishing nets. "Friends, Om Prakash Sahu ji's beginning was not easy. There were protests and threats, but his courage did not wane. When the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana was launched, he gained new strength. He received training from the govt…and help in making ponds… and within no time, the fishery revolution started in Gumla. " He added, "Today, more than 150 families of Basia block have joined fish farming. Many people were once Naxalites, but they are now living a life of respect in their villages and even providing employment to others. This journey of Gumla teaches us – if the path is right and there is trust in the mind, the lamp of development can be lit even in the most difficult circumstances."
New Indian Express
4 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
PM Modi highlights Gumla youth's remarkable shift from extremism to fish farming in 'Mann Ki Baat'
RANCHI: In the 124th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat' on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotlighted the inspiring transformation of a youth from Jharkhand's Maoist-affected Gumla district, who left behind a life of extremism to embrace fish farming and inspire hundreds to do the same. The Prime Minister's remarks referred to Om Prakash Sahu, whose journey from a 'red rebel' to a 'blue warrior' was earlier reported by The Morning Standard in its July 6 edition. The PM praised Sahu for rejecting violence and becoming a catalyst for social change and employment in his village. 'Sometimes the brightest light emerges from where there is the most darkness. The best example of this is Gumla district of Jharkhand, where there was a time when this area was known for Maoist violence. The villages of Basia block were becoming deserted… people were living in the shadow of fear, there was no possibility of employment, lands were lying vacant and the youth were migrating... But then, quietly and with a lot of patience, a change began," said PM Modi. "A youth named Om Prakash Sahu ji left the path of violence and started fish farming. Then he inspired many friends like him to do the same… his efforts had an impact… those who earlier held guns are now holding fishing nets,' added PM Modi. He noted that Sahu's beginning was not easy. 'There were protests and life threats, but he did not lose courage. When Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) was introduced, he got new strength, received training from the government, and within no time, the blue revolution started in Gumla,' the Prime Minister added. According to PM Modi, more than 150 families in the Basia block of Gumla are now engaged in fish farming, many of whom were allegedly once associated with Maoist organisations. 'Now, they are living a dignified life in their own village, creating employment for others,' he said.
Hans India
22-07-2025
- General
- Hans India
Nationwide validation of marine fishing villages underway
New Delhi/ Mangaluru: India has begun a comprehensive georeferencing and validation of marine fishing villages across its coastline as part of the preparatory phase for the 5th Marine Fisheries Census (MFC-2025). The initiative, spearheaded by the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, is being implemented by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) as the nodal agency. Conducted under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, the exercise aims to establish an accurate frame of marine fishing villages in 13 coastal States and Union Territories. Using VyAS-NAV, a custom mobile app developed by CMFRI, 108 officials from CMFRI and the Fishery Survey of India will visit over 3,500 marine villages over the next two weeks to collect real-time, geo-referenced data. 'This groundwork is critical to ensure a reliable framework for the upcoming household enumeration,' said Neetu Kumari Prasad, IAS, Joint Secretary in the Department of Fisheries. The full census, scheduled for November–December 2025, will cover around 1.2 million fisher households. The validation teams, working in collaboration with state fisheries departments, will assess each village's dependence on marine fishing, estimate household counts, and identify local enumerators for the next phase. Dr. Grinson George, Director of CMFRI, said the initiative will enable policy makers to address infrastructure gaps and socio-economic challenges, promoting sustainable development of India's marine fishing sector.
