**Executive Summary**
The Department of Fisheries is promoting capacity building in the fisheries and aquaculture sector through structured skilling programmes. These initiatives, executed under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), aim to modernize the fisheries value chain, enhance productivity, and reduce post-harvest losses. A "Training & Capacity Building Programme Calendar of Fisheries Institutes" for 2025-2027 was released on July 10, 2025, providing a roadmap for training sessions, exposure visits, and knowledge-sharing.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Objective:** To advance the objectives of PMMSY and align with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.
* **Calendar Release:** The "Training & Capacity Building Programme Calendar of Fisheries Institutes of ICAR & its Regional Centres" and "Training, Capacity Building and Exposure Visit Calendar by NFDB and ICAR" were released.
* **Training Focus:**
* Enhancing technical skills of fishers and fish farmers.
* Promoting adoption of scientific practices and environmentally responsible operations.
* Covering pre-production, production, and post-production areas, including hatchery operations, advanced grow-out techniques, and value-added fish processing.
* Specialized training programs include Deep Sea Fishing, Traceability, and Certification.
* **Training Modalities:** Short-term and long-duration courses, exposure visits, workshops, conferences, and Training of Trainers (ToTs).
* **Budget:** The Department of Fisheries earmarked ₹2.93 crore for these programs.
* **Implementation:** The National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) is the nodal implementing agency.
* **Achievements:** 499 training programs have been conducted in the last six months, benefitting 22,921 participants.
**Impact Analysis**
**Fishers and Fish Farmers**
* **Impact:** Enhanced technical skills, increased adoption of scientific practices, and improved ability to diversify and expand operations.
* **Action Required:** Participate in training programs and implement new techniques learned.
**Fisheries Institutes of ICAR & its Regional Centres (ICAR-CIFE, ICAR-CIFA, ICAR-CIBA, ICAR-CIFT, ICAR-CIFRI, ICAR- Central Institute of Coldwater Fisheries Research, ICAR-CMFRI, ICAR-NBFGR, ICAR-ATARI)**
* **Impact:** Involved in providing the trainings.
* **Action Required:** Run more trainings and provide courses and assistance to participants.
**Entrepreneurs and Allied Communities**
* **Impact:** Improved knowledge of modern practices and technologies in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
* **Action Required:** Implement new technologies and practices to improve business operations and contribute to food security.
**National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB)**
* **Impact:** Responsible for implementing the training and capacity-building programs.
* **Action Required:** Oversee and manage the implementation of training programs in coordination with the Department of Fisheries.
**State and UT Fisheries Departments, ICAR Fisheries Research Institutes and their Regional Centres, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVKs), Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI), Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET) and NIFPHAT**
* **Impact:** Providing the training, assistance, and personnel.
* **Action Required:** Coordinate to provide the necessary personnel and location for the trainings.
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): A scheme emphasizing skill development and capacity building in the fisheries sector.
Department of Fisheries: The primary department pushing for capacity building in the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB): The nodal implementing agency for Training and Capacity Building Programs.
ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), Bhubaneswar, Odisha: A key fisheries institute and location of the National Fish Farmers Day event.
Training & Capacity Building Programme Calendar of Fisheries Institutes of ICAR & its Regional Centres: A structured roadmap for training and capacity-building programmes for 2025–2027.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Department of Fisheries’ push for Capacity
building in Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector
Structured Skilling programmes executed, over 22,000
participants trained
प्रव तथ: 10 JAN 2026 1:51PM by PIB Delhi
The Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) emphasizes skill development and capacity
building as critical enablers for modernizing the fisheries value chain, enhancing productivity, reducing
post-harvest losses and establishment of marketing linkages by developing human resource and
institutional capacity.To advance the objectives of PMMSY and align with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 in the fisheries and
aquaculture sector, Hon’ble Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Panchayati
Raj, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh), released the “Training & Capacity Building Programme
Calendar of Fisheries Institutes of ICAR & its Regional Centres” “Training, Capacity Building and
Exposure Visit Calendar by NFDB and ICAR” on the occasion of National Fish Farmers Day, 10th July
2025 at ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), Bhubaneswar, Odisha. This calendar
provides a structured road map for training and capacity-building programmes for 2025–2027, including
training sessions, exposure visits, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Comprehensive Coverage and Curriculum
These programmes serve to empower fishers and fish farmers by enhancing their technical skills,
promoting the adoption of scientific practices, and ensuring environmentally responsible operations. With
rapid advancements in aquaculture technologies and increasing demand for quality fish products,
structured training covers areas of Pre-production, Production and Post Production focusing on hatchery
operations, advance grow out techniques, Integrated/composite fish culture, fish health management, feed
formulation, seaweed cultivation, and value-added fish processing. Special focus is given to modern
systems like Recirculatory Aquaculture System (RAS), Biofloc, cage culture, and ornamental fish
breeding, enabling fish farmers to diversify and expand operations. Livelihood and employment focused
trainings on Ornamental fisheries, Fish Marketing linkages and Women targeted fish value added products
are also structured in the calendar. These training programmes also comprise of specialised training
programs on Deep Sea fishing, Traceability & Certification(This component we have not sanctioned as of
now). The structured Exposure visits on Pan India basis enables the farmers to witness the advanced
culture technologies and enhances practical knowledge. The domestic fish/shrimp consumption is being
promoted through the Fish festivals, Melas, etc. ,
The various training programmes include short-term and long-duration training courses, Exposure visits,
Workshops, Conferences, Training of Trainers (ToTs) etc, to equip the stakeholders with the required
knowledge and skills tailored to respective occupational functions and performance needs.
Budget and Implementation
In this regard, the Department of Fisheries, GoI has earmarked financial component of Rs. 2.93 crore, via
National Fisheries Development Board, Hyderabad, being the Nodal Implenting agency for Training and
Capacity Building Programs under PMMSY and PM-MKSSY. Department of Fisheries is bearing all the
expenses for the training of Fishermen, and fish farmers.The training was provided by the State and UT Fisheries Departments, ICAR Fisheries Research Institutes
and their Regional Centres, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVKs), Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI),
Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical and Engineering Training (CIFNET) and NIFPHAT. Since last six
months, total 499 Training programmes were conducted benefitting total 22,921 participants. By
equipping stakeholders with modern practices and technologies, PMMSY continues to empower fish
farmers, entrepreneurs, and allied communities, ensuring food security, nutritional well-being, and
livelihood enhancement.
Future Outlook
This initiative led by Department of Fisheries has not only empowered stakeholders but also laid a strong
foundation for the future growth and resilience of the fisheries and aquaculture sector. This initiative will
ultimately contribute towards unlocking the potential of the sector, generating employment and thus,
contributing to the socio-economic growth of the nation.Sl. Number of trainingNumber of
Name of the Institute
No. Programme Participants
(i) (ii) (iii) (vi)
1 ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai and its regional centres 55 1830
ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar and its regional
2 27 737
centres
3 ICAR-CIBA, Chennai and its regional centres 31 1207
4 ICAR-CIFT, Kochi and its regional centres 55 1001
5 ICAR-CIFRI, Kolkata and its regional centres 42 1776
ICAR- Central Institute of Coldwater Fisheries
6 50 3040
Research, Bhimtal
7 ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi and its regional centres 23 622
ICAR-NBFGR, Lucknow and its regional
8 58 5592
centres
ICAR-ATARI-Kolkata (Odisha, West Bengal,
9 48 1660
Andaman & Nicobar)
ICAR-ATARI- Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh &
10 3 75
Chhattisgarh)
11 ASCI 26 796
12 TSP (Tribal Sub-Plan) 51 3185
13 SCSP (Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan) 19 950
14 CIFNET 11 450
Total 499 22921
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