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New Indian Express
02-08-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Opposition politicising Bihar SIR for gains, says Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh
KOLKATA: Union Minister of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Saturday alleged that opposition parties are politicising the SIR (Special Intensive Revision) issue for their benefits, while maintaining that this exercise is being conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI), not the Centre. He also dismissed the Trinamool Congress and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's allegations that Bengali-speaking people from Bengal are being harassed and tortured in various BJP-ruled states. After a meeting with the officials from West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar and Chattisgarh at Kolkata, Singh said, 'The Centre has not initiated the SIR of electoral rolls. It is being carried out by the Election Commission of India.' Replying to questions from the media, he said, 'The ECI is only verifying who are the genuine citizens of this country. Don't you think that people who have died or left the country should be removed from the voter list? Unfortunately, some opposition parties seem to be interested in having the names of the dead in the voter list.' He also accused some opposition parties for unnecessarily criticizing the SIR exercise.
The Hindu
19-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Fishers raise concern over Centre's move
The All India Deep Sea Fisher's Association has expressed concern over the Union government's move to permit large vessels owned by Indian companies to operate in deep-sea areas beyond the country's sovereign maritime zone. 'While this privilege is reserved for Indian entities, the move raises significant concerns, especially in the light of the meeting convened by the Fisheries Ministry on June 11,' said Charles George, president of the association, in a letter to Union Minister for Fisheries Rajiv Ranjan Singh. The government said that allowing large vessels would enable deep-sea fishing to tap the hitherto untapped resources. However, only 4% of India's fish wealth lay in deep waters. Catching these scattered resources required massive fuel expenditure, making it economically unviable. Mr. George said large vessels eventually encroached on near-shore zones due to scarcity in deep waters. At the time, 1.5 to 4 lakh-watt LED lights were attracting fish from coastal waters, further intensifying pressure on already strained near-shore ecosystems. This, he added, would impact thousands of small-scale boats operating in deep waters. The association has urged the Centre to revitalise small-scale and traditional fisheries through modernisation, cooperative strengthening, and fair subsidies. It also called for rejecting the push for industrial deep-sea vessels, which will only worsen ecological and economic crises.
New Indian Express
11-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
India world's second largest fish producer: Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh
BHUBANESWAR: Union minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D) Rajiv Ranjan Singh on Thursday said the central government has made a historic investment of Rs 38,572 crore through various schemes for significantly enhancing income and livelihood security of people involved in the sector. Speaking at an event organised at CIFA here to mark National Fish Farmers Day 2025, he said the fisheries sector provides livelihood to over three crore fishers and fish farmers in the country. They have catapulted India to the position of second-largest fish producer in the world, with inland fisheries contributing nearly 75 per cent of the total production. Singh emphasised the importance of cluster development as a strategy for scaling up production and encouraged fish farmers to leverage financial assistance under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme. The minister launched new fisheries clusters under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in 17 states, including Odisha. The new additions bring the total number of fisheries clusters across the country to 34. He also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 70 projects with an outlay of Rs 105 crore, spanning 11 states. Union secretary of FAH&D Abhilaksh Likhi highlighted major initiatives including the aqua park in Sambalpur, scampi hatcheries and disaster preparedness in 18 cyclone-prone villages in the state. He lauded Odisha's key role in the highest fish production and the government's focus on deep-sea fishing and harbour modernisation. F&ARD minister Gokulananda Mallik, secretary SK Vashist and CIFA director PK Sahoo were present.
India Gazette
10-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh unveils 17 New Fisheries Clusters on National Fish Farmers Day at ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], July 10 (ANI): The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying (MoFAH&D), celebrated National Fish Farmers' Day 2025 on Thursday at ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA) in Bhubaneswar. The event recognized the invaluable contributions of fishers, fish farmers, and fisher folk to the nation's burgeoning fisheries sector. Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh presided over the celebrations, marking the occasion with the launch of 17 new fisheries clusters under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). These new additions bring the total number of fisheries clusters across the country to 34, significantly upscaling efforts to boost the sector. The Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for 70 projects with an outlay of Rs 105 crore, spanning 11 states. A series of key fisheries initiatives was unveiled by Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, including the release of the ICAR Training Calendar and the introduction of guidelines on seed certification and hatchery operations. These measures aim to ensure quality, standardisation, and robust capacity building within the fisheries sector. The Minister also felicitated various fisheries beneficiaries, including traditional fishers, cooperatives and FFPOs, KCC cardholders, and promising fisheries start-ups, acknowledging their vital role. Rajiv Ranjan Singh lauded the dedication of India's fishers and fish farmers, crediting them for India's remarkable achievement of becoming the world's second-largest fish producer, with inland fisheries contributing nearly 75% of the total production. He highlighted that the fisheries sector provides nutrition and livelihoods for over 3 crore fishers and fish farmers. 'Under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Government has made a historic investment of Rs 38,572 crore through various schemes, significantly enhancing incomes and livelihood security across the sector', he added. The Minister reinforced the importance of cluster development as a strategy for scaling up production and encouraged fish farmers to leverage financial assistance under the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme. Strong emphasis was placed on monitoring outcomes to drive measurable progress towards the realisation of Vision 2047 for a resilient, inclusive, and globally competitive fisheries sector. Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying SP Singh Baghel underscored the critical role of the fisheries sector in doubling farmers' incomes under the vision of the Blue Revolution. He highlighted the significant contributions of innovations and advanced technologies developed by ICAR fisheries research institutes to the increase in fish production and productivity. Fishers and fish farmers were encouraged to actively leverage government support mechanisms, including insurance schemes, access to quality seed, modern technologies, and innovative practices, to enhance their income and strengthen their livelihoods. Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, and Minority Affairs, George Kurian, congratulated all stakeholders on reaching a record fish production of 195 lakh tonnes, marking a 105% increase over the past decade. He commended the invaluable contributions of the fish farming community and reaffirmed the Government's commitment to supporting their journey toward a more prosperous and sustainable future. Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, MoFAH&D, highlighted major initiatives including the Aqua park in Sambalpur, scampi hatcheries, and disaster preparedness in 18 cyclone-prone villages. He emphasised Odisha's key role in meeting India's 195 lakh tonne fish production target and the government's focus on deep-sea fishing, harbour modernisation, and capacity building through ICAR. (ANI)
India Gazette
09-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Centre invested Rs 38,572 Cr in fisheries sector since 2015, doubling fish production: Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): The Central government has cumulatively invested Rs 38,572 crore in the fisheries sector since 2015, resulting in a doubling of fish production in the country, a press release stated. According to the press release by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, since 2015, the Government of India has infused an accumulative investment to the tune of Rs 38,572 crore in the fisheries sector. As a result, India's fish production rose from 95.79 lakh tonnes in FY 2013-14 to a record 195 lakh tonnes in FY 2024-25, marking 104 per cent growth. Inland fisheries and aquaculture witnessed a 140 per cent increase. India's seafood exports have crossed Rs 60,500 crore, with shrimp production jumping by 270 per cent over the last decade. The investment in the fisheries sector has been made under the government's Blue Revolution initiative. As per the Department of Fisheries' website, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries has merged all ongoing schemes under the umbrella of Blue Revolution. Meanwhile, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Rajiv Ranjan Singh, will launch several key initiatives at the National Fish Farmers Day 2025 celebrations at ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), Bhubaneswar, on July 10. The initiatives include the announcement of new Fisheries Clusters, the release of the ICAR Training Calendar, and the unveiling of guidelines on seed certification and hatchery operations aimed at ensuring quality, standardisation, and capacity building in the fisheries sector. The Union Minister will also felicitate fisheries beneficiaries, including traditional fishers, cooperatives/FFPOs, KCC cardholders, and promising fisheries start-ups. In addition, virtual foundation stones will be laid, and select PMMSY-supported fisheries projects will be inaugurated, marking a strong push towards infrastructure development, entrepreneurship promotion, and inclusive growth in the sector, the press release said. National Fish Farmer Day 2025 is celebrated to honour and commemorate the contributions of Professor Dr Hiralal Chaudhury and his colleague Dr K. H. Alikunhi, who guided the induced breeding and reproduction in Indian Major Carps using the Hypophysation technique on this day in 1957, which eventually led to a revolution in Inland Aquaculture. (ANI)
