Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying on 28th July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
This report details the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) in Andhra Pradesh from 2020-21 to 2025-26, aimed at fostering a "Blue Revolution." The central government has approved projects totaling ₹2,328.89 crore to modernize fisheries infrastructure and address global trade challenges. Key recent activities include stakeholder workshops in April and June 2026 to enhance export competitiveness following record-high seafood exports in the 2025-26 fiscal year.
Key Points / Main Content
Financial Overview and Funding
The total approved cost for fisheries development in Andhra Pradesh is ₹2,328.89 crore.
The Central government's share is established at ₹681.38 crore, of which ₹445.05 crore has been released based on state utilization.
Annual project approvals peaked in 2022-23 with a sanctioned cost of ₹1,488.28 crore.
Infrastructure and Specialized Projects
Processing and Storage: Approval has been granted for 5 fish feed plants and 16 cold storages/ice plants.
Logistics and Harbors: The plan includes 6 modern fish landing centers, 3 modern fishing harbors, and the modernization of the Visakhapatnam fishing harbor.
Innovation and Sustainability: Sanctioned projects include one integrated Aqua Park, one Fish Brood Bank, and 15 Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages (CRCFV).
Trade and Export Performance
India's seafood exports reached an all-time high in FY 2025-26, totaling 19.72 lakh metric tonnes valued at ₹73,890.46 crore (US$ 8.46 billion).
The Department of Fisheries is monitoring geopolitical impacts, such as the West Asia conflict, on the trade environment.
Strategic initiatives to address non-tariff barriers and market diversification were conducted through a Seafood Exporters Meet (April 2026) and a National Workshop at Visakhapatnam (June 2026).
Impact Analysis
Government of Andhra PradeshImpact
The state receives significant financial backing and infrastructure assets to develop its fisheries sector sustainably.
Action Required
Must focus on the timely utilization of sanctioned funds to ensure the release of the remaining central share.
Seafood ExportersImpact
Exporters benefit from improved infrastructure, traceability, and government-led efforts to navigate Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and global trade barriers.
Action Required
Participate in market diversification and logistics workshops to maintain export competitiveness amidst geopolitical challenges.
Coastal Fishermen CommunitiesImpact
Residents of the 15 sanctioned Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen Villages will benefit from infrastructure designed to withstand environmental challenges.
Action Required
Engage with the development of local climate-resilient projects and utilize the modernized landing centers and harbors.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): A flagship national scheme implemented to achieve the 'Blue Revolution' through sustainable development of the fisheries sector and infrastructure.
Andhra Pradesh: The central state of applicability where specific fisheries projects, including fish feed plants and fishing harbours, are being funded and developed.
Department of Fisheries (DoF): The nodal agency under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying responsible for approving proposals and releasing funds for PMMSY projects.
Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh: The Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying who officially presented the status of the Blue Economy projects to the Lok Sabha.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
BLUE ECONOMY PROJECTS IN ANDHRA
PRADESH
प्रव तथ: 28 JUL 2026 4:02PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
(MoFAH&D), Government of India (GoI) has been implementing Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada
Yojana (PMMSY): A scheme to bring about Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible
development of fisheries sector in India’ in all States and Union Territories (UTs) including the State of
Andhra Pradesh, since 2020-21. Under PMMSY, for the development of fisheries and fisheries
infrastructure in the State, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India has approved proposals of
the Government of Andhra Pradesh at a total cost of Rs 2328.89 crore, with a central share of Rs 681.38
crore. An amount of Rs 445.05 Crore has been released to the State based on the State's utilization. The
year-wise details of projects approved, fund sanctioned and released during the last six years under
PMMSY for furnished at Annexure I.
The major fisheries infrastructure projects approved under PMMSY for development of fisheries in the
State of Andhra Pradesh include (i) establishment of 5 fish feed plants, (ii) 16 cold storages and ice plants,
(iii) 6 modern fish landing centres, (iv) 3 modern fishing harbours, (v) modernization of fishing harbour at
Vishakhapatnam and (vi) 1 integrated Aqua Park. In addition, 15 Climate Resilient Coastal Fishermen
Villages (CRCFV) and one Fish Brood Bank have also been sanctioned.
The Government is closely monitoring developments in the global trade environment, including
geopolitical situations, through regular engagement with stakeholders and export promotion agencies.
While no separate State-specific assessment has been carried out on the impact of the West Asia conflict
on seafood exports from Andhra Pradesh, the Department of Fisheries, Government of India has
undertaken several initiatives to address emerging trade challenges. These initiatives include a Seafood
Exporters Meet in April 2026, New Delhi and National Workshop on Seafood Exports at Visakhapatnam,
Andhra Pradesh in June 2026, wherein issues relating to market diversification, Free Trade Agreements
(FTAs), non-tariff barriers, traceability, logistics and export competitiveness were deliberated with
stakeholders. Despite the prevailing global geopolitical and trade challenges, various efforts taken by the
Government of India has resulted in India's seafood exports recording an all-time high of 19.72 lakh
metric tonnes valued at ₹73,890.46 crore (US$ 8.46 billion) during the financial year 2025–26.
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Annexure I
Statement regarding Blue Economy Projects in Andhra Pradesh
(Rupees in Lakhs)Sl. No Year Total Project Central Share Fund Released
Cost
1 2020-21 27560.00 7957.00 7957.00
2 2021-22 41400.97 15806.02 14452.00
3 2022-23 148828.20 38,514.40 19258.00
4 2023-24 7145.00 2748.00 687.00
5 2024-25 6815.00 2457.00 641.00
6 2025-26 1139.99 655.65 1509.85
Total 232889.16 68,138.07 44504.85
This information was given by Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan
Singh alias Lalan Singh in the Lok Sabha in response to a question asked.
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