SMehra

Former Joint Secretary, Govt. of India | Public Policy | Fisheries & Blue Economy | Governance | Institutions | Books | Views personal.

[SMehra @SMehraWrites]

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[SMehra @SMehraWrites]

Check out my latest article: Freshwater Scampi: From a Promising Niche to a Strategic Pillar of India’s Inland https://t.co/q2Wfh32FuG via @LinkedIn

[PIB Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying @PIB_MoFAHD]

जानकारी Vessel Communication and Support System (VCSS) की, जिसे भारत सरकार ने प्रधानमंत्री मत्स्य सम्पदा योजना (PMMSY) के तहत शुरू किया है।
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#pmmsy #blueeconomy @PIB_India @DDNewslive @PIBMumbai @PIBTrivandrum @pibchennai @pibpanaji @PIBBhubaneswar

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

From the ocean to everyday life, seaweed powers products we use every day.

PMMSY supports seaweed cultivation, driving innovation, sustainability, and new livelihood opportunities across India's Blue Economy.

#PMMSY #BlueEconomy #DepartmentOfFisheries

[SMehra @SMehraWrites]

Asian Seabass: Next big growth story in Indian aquaculture. Here are a few reflections on how Asian Sea Bass can unlock new opportunities for higher farmer incomes, rural entrepreneurship, and sustainable coastal development in India.

#PMMSY #FIDF #ICAR-CMFRI #MPEDA-RGCA

[SMehra @SMehraWrites]

🇮🇳 Building the backbone of India’s Blue Economy!

FIDF is strengthening fisheries infrastructure across the country.

✅ 253+ active projects
💰 ₹6,657+ crore investment
👥 5 lakh+ direct employment opportunities

Strengthening infrastructure. Empowering fishers.

[SMehra @SMehraWrites]

Rs. 6,657 crore. 279 projects. One idea: let private investment build India's fisheries backbone. FIDF a credit model, backed by 3% interest subvention and Credit Guarantee Facility, that turned States, cooperatives, and entrepreneurs into partners in India's Blue Economy.

[SMehra @SMehraWrites]

@FisheriesGoI FIDF has shown that strategic public support can unlock private investments. Through interest subvention, institutional credit, and risk-sharing, FIDF mobilized large-scale investments to build modern fisheries infrastructure for strengthening India’s Blue Economy.

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

One mobile number can now be used to register up to 5 beneficiaries on the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP), making registration more convenient for families and groups.

Register once with Aadhaar-based verification and access fisheries-related services through a single digital platform.

Register today: https://t.co/F9Gkf1eywT

#NFDP #DigitalFisheries #PMMKSSY #DepartmentOfFisheries #BlueEconomy

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

🐠 Fun Facts Friday!
Did you know? The Butterflyfish (Chaetodon decussatus) is the State Fish of Lakshadweep. Known for its striking colors and graceful movements, this vibrant coral reef dweller plays an important role in maintaining healthy reef ecosystems.

🌊 Let’s celebrate and protect our rich marine biodiversity!

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

माननीय केंद्रीय मत्स्यपालन, पशुपालन एवं डेयरी तथा पंचायती राज मंत्री श्री राजीव रंजन सिंह ने संसद टीवी के विशेष कार्यक्रम "संवाद एक्सक्लूसिव" में भारत के मत्स्य क्षेत्र की परिवर्तनकारी विकास यात्रा पर विस्तार से प्रकाश डाला।

पूरा वीडियो देखें: https://t.co/00bMKX183l

कार्यक्रम में माननीय मंत्री ने भारत सरकार की दूरदर्शी सोच और मत्स्य क्षेत्र में हासिल की गई रिकॉर्ड उपलब्धियों पर विस्तार से चर्चा की।

उन्होंने वित्त वर्ष 2025–26 में ₹73,890 करोड़ के ऐतिहासिक समुद्री खाद्य निर्यात, वर्ष 2014 के बाद मत्स्य उत्पादन में 105% की उल्लेखनीय वृद्धि, नए वैश्विक बाज़ारों एवं वैल्यू एडिशन के माध्यम से निर्यात को मिली नई गति तथा EEZ Access Pass एवं High Seas Letter of Authorisation जैसी दूरदर्शी पहलों पर महत्वपूर्ण जानकारी साझा की।

माननीय मंत्री ने आधुनिक तकनीक के माध्यम से मछुआरों की सुरक्षा एवं आजीविका को सशक्त बनाने के लिए सरकार द्वारा किए जा रहे प्रयासों पर भी विस्तार से प्रकाश डाला। भारत के मत्स्य क्षेत्र की इस प्रेरक विकास यात्रा और भविष्य की दिशा को जानने के लिए पूरा कार्यक्रम अवश्य देखें।

#DepartmentOfFisheries #BlueEconomy #PMMSY

@PMOIndia @LalanSingh_1 @likhi_dr @DDNewslive @sansad_tv @DoC_GoI @mygovindia @nfdb_india @MPEDACOCHIN

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

Register on the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP) today.
A single digital platform designed to facilitate access to fisheries services, schemes, and information for stakeholders across the sector.
Visit: https://t.co/F9Gkf1eywT
#NFDP #DigitalFisheries #DepartmentOfFisheries #FisheriesIndia

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

Under PM-MKSSY, eligible aquaculture farmers can avail a one-time incentive on aquaculture insurance premium through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), helping reduce financial risks and support resilient aquaculture practices.
#PMMKSSY #AquacultureInsurance #NFDP

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

Witness the key moments from the National Launch of the Letter of Authorisation (LoA) for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the High Seas and the launch of the Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission Document held at Krushi Shiksha Sadan, Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar.

From the inauguration and launch of landmark initiatives to insightful addresses by dignitaries and the presentation of Letters of Authorisation (LoAs) to eligible beneficiaries, the event marked a significant milestone towards promoting sustainable high seas fisheries, empowering fishers, and advancing India’s Blue Economy.

#HighSeasFisheries #BlueEconomy #DepartmentOfFisheries @pib

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

मत्स्य क्षेत्र में महिला रोजगार को प्रोत्साहन देने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण पहल।

प्रधानमंत्री मत्स्य किसान समृद्धि सह-योजना (PM-MKSSY) के अंतर्गत महिला कर्मियों को रोजगार देने एवं बनाए रखने पर पात्र नियोक्ताओं को वार्षिक प्रदर्शन अनुदान प्रदान किया जा रहा है।

#PMMKSSY #महिलासशक्तिकरण #मत्स्यक्षेत्र

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

Performance that Powers Growth.

PM-MKSSY Performance Grants are designed to support fisheries and aquaculture enterprises in expanding operations, improving quality, and strengthening the value chain.

Apply through NFDP.

[PIB Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying @PIB_MoFAHD]

Union Minister, @LalanSingh_1 Chairs Review meeting on implementation of Schemes and Programmes for development of fisheries and aquaculture in State of Odisha on 8th July 2026
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[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

As part of the 4th Implementation Support Mission for PM-MKSSY, the World Bank and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) team, along with representatives from the PMU, Department of Fisheries, Government of India, visited the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) in Hyderabad, Telangana.

The Mission interacted with NFDB officials and reviewed the progress of key initiatives under PM-MKSSY, gaining valuable insights into their implementation and the ongoing efforts to strengthen the fisheries sector.

#PMMKSSY #NFDP #WorldBank #AFD #Telangana

[Department of Fisheries, Min of FAH&D @FisheriesGoI]

Hon’ble Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh and Hon’ble Union Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan chaired a Review Meeting on the implementation of Schemes and Programmes for the development of fisheries and aquaculture in the State of Odisha on 8 July 2026 at Bhubaneswar.

The meeting was held in the august presence of Hon’ble Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying and Panchayati Raj, Prof. S.P. Singh Baghel.

The meeting was attended by Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, Secretary, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Dr. Bijay Kumar Behera, Chief Executive, National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB); Dr. Surabhi Rai, Joint Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Government of India; senior officials of the Department of Fisheries, Government of India; officials of the Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department, Government of Odisha; representatives of the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), ICAR institutes, NABARD, the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), the Paradip Port Authority, and other key stakeholders.