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Time of India
28-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
5th Marine Fisheries Census initiated, actual enumeration to be held in Nov-Dec covering 3,500 coastal villages
This is a representational image (Pic credit: AP) NEW DELHI: India's fifth Marine Fisheries Census operation was initiated on Monday with validation of marine fisheries villages and launching of an exclusive mobile app at a meeting of coastal states in Mumbai. The initiative will, for the first time, make the census exercise fully digital. The actual enumeration exercise, including family-level data collection, will be held in Nov-Dec, covering 1.2 million households in roughly 3,500 villages across the coastal region. At present, Odisha has the highest number of marine fishing villages (739), followed by Tamil Nadu (575), Andhra Pradesh (533), Maharashtra (526) and Gujarat (280). The focus of the census will be on recording finer details of fishers like their demographic and socio-economic status, alternative livelihood options, fishing craft and gear, infrastructure facilities associated with fishing harbours and fish landing centres, and how and where govt schemes can influence their status. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Install our solar panels and see real savings SaverSuns Undo Collected through a robust online digital platform using smart devices and geo-referenced app-based digital systems, the figures will provide a detailed picture of the ecosystem in which the fisheries sector operates. The census has been conducted every five years by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) since 2005. The operation on Monday was launched by Union fisheries and animal husbandry minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh. 'The app — VyAS-NAV — will be used by supervisors for field verification of fishing villages, fish landing centres and fishing harbours,' said an official statement, noting that this is the foundational step towards ensuring comprehensive coverage and accuracy of the census frame. Singh on the occasion also launched guidelines on the Turtle Excluder Device (TED) and the Standard Operating Procedure for Vessel Communication and Support System. Use of TED in trawler net will reduce the 'by-catch' and capture of non-target species during shrimp trawling, ensuring conservation and protection of endangered species with focus on turtles' population.
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Centre to unveil Rs 255 crore worth of fisheries projects at coastal states meet on April 28
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh will on Monday inaugurate and lay the foundation for key projects for seven coastal states and union territories with a total outlay of Rs 255.30 crore under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The minister, at the coastal states meet to be held in Mumbai, will also launch a set of key initiatives aimed at strengthening marine fisheries and promoting sustainable practices including Marine Fisheries Census Operations, Turtle Excluder Device (TED) project and release of Standard Operating Procedure for Vessel Communication and Support System. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack A 'water bomb' threatens India as it freezes IWT India readies short, mid & long-term Indus River plans Shehbaz Sharif calls India's stand "worn-out narrative" Ministers of State for Fisheries and Animal Husbandry S P Singh Baghel and George Kurian will be present at the event. According to an official statement, certificates will also be distributed to outstanding cooperatives, fishery farmers' producer organisations, fisheries startups , and climate-resilient coastal fishing villages. As part of Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PMMKSSY), beneficiaries will also receive Aqua Insurance certificates and Kisan Credit Cards . Notably, the government has introduced Aqua Insurance for the first time, offering dedicated financial protection to aquafarmers. This landmark initiative ensures targeted insurance coverage, digital accessibility, and focused support for marginalized communities in the fisheries sector. Live Events Fisheries Minister from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and Puducherry will be present besides state government officials. This meet serves as a vital platform for addressing region-specific challenges, promoting modern, eco-friendly approaches tailored to coastal ecosystems, and enhancing livelihood opportunities, productivity, and long-term economic development in the fisheries sector.
