India’s First Organic Fisheries Cluster

India’s First Organic Fisheries Cluster

• The Union Minister for Fisheries has launched the First-of-its-kind initiative in India to promote organic fisheries and aquaculture under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) Soreng District, Sikkim.
• It aligns with Sikkim’s status as an organic farming pioneer.
• It will focus on eco-conscious markets for premium organic fish products.
• Existing Clusters in India:
  • Pearl Cluster: Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.
  • Ornamental Fisheries Cluster: Madurai, Tamil Nadu.
  • Seaweed Cluster: Lakshadweep.
  • Tuna Cluster: Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)

• Launch Year: 2020
• Duration: 2020-21 to 2024-25
• Investment: Rs 20,050 crore
• Implementing Body: Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying

Goals

1. Increase Fish Production: Target 22 million metric tons by 2024-25 (from 13.75 million metric tons in 2018-19).
2. Enhance Aquaculture Productivity: Increase to 5 tons per hectare.
3. Boost Domestic Fish Consumption: Raise from 5 kg to 12 kg per capita by 2024-25.
4. Increase Fisheries Sector Contribution: Target Agriculture Gross Value Addition (GVA) to about 9% by 2024-25 (from 7.28% in 2018-19).
5. Double Exports: Aim to increase exports from Rs. 46,589 crore in 2018-19 to Rs. 1,00,000 crore by 2024-25.

Cluster-based Approach

• Objective: Unite geographically connected enterprises across the fisheries value chain.
• Benefits:
  • Reduce costs
  • Improve financial viability
  • Promote innovation

Examples of Other Clusters:

• Pearl Cluster in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand
• Ornamental Fisheries Cluster in Madurai, Tamil Nadu
• Seaweed Cluster in Lakshadweep
• Tuna Cluster in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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