New Delhi, April 26 -- The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying will unveil Rs 255 Crores worth of fisheries projects on April 28 in Mumbai, the ministry said in a release on Saturday.

Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh will inaugurate and lay the foundation for key projects for 7 coastal states and UTs with a total outlay of Rs 255.30 crores under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), underscoring the commitment of the government for advancing the fisheries sector in the coastal states & UTs, the statement added.

The fisheries sector in India plays a crucial role in supporting rural livelihoods and contributing to the country's national economy.

With a vast coastline and an Excl...