Gandhinagar, Aug. 3 -- For the year 2025-26, under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). Gujarat has been allocated a grant of Rs 50 crore. These approvals have been significantly boosting fisheries activities in Gujarat.

It also aims to modernise the sector, improve traceability, and build a robust fisheries management system while ensuring the socio-economic welfare of fishing communities. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the Government of India has approved projects (with multiple components) worth Rs 897.54 crore for Gujarat under PMMSY.

To boost fish production and improve fishermen's livelihoods, the Government of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PMMSY. The scheme aims to strengthen the infrastructure essentia...