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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION No. 3704
ANSWERED ON 11/08/2026
WELFARE SCHEMES FOR FISHERMEN
3704. SHRI SHAFI PARAMBIL:
Will the Minister of FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING be pleased to state:
(a) the details of Central schemes implemented for the welfare and livelihood of fishermen in the
Vadakara Lok Sabha Constituency in Kerala during the last five years;
(b) the details of funds sanctioned, released and utilised and the number of beneficiaries under each
scheme, scheme-wise;
(c) whether the Government has received any proposals from the Government of Kerala for
fisheries infrastructure, fishing harbours, fish landing centres, cold chain facilities or livelihood
support in Vadakara, if so, the status thereof; and
(d) the steps taken or proposed to be taken by the Government to improve the income, safety and
social security of traditional fishermen in the constituency?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER FOR FISHERIES, ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND DAIRYING
(SHRI RAJIV RANJAN SINGH ALIAS LALAN SINGH)
(a): The Department of Fisheries, Government of India (DoF, GoI) has been implementing various
schemes for the holistic development of the fisheries, welfare and livelihood of fishers in all
States/UTs, including Kerala. The major schemes include the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada
Yojana (PMMSY) (2020-21 to 2026-27), the Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure
Development Fund (FIDF) (2018-19 to 2025-26), Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-
Yojana (PM-MKSSY) (2023-24 to 2026-27), and extension of the Kisan Credit Card (KCC) facility
to fisheries (since 2018-19). Under PM-MKSSY, the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP)
was launched to facilitate formalisation of the fisheries and aquaculture sector through creation of
a work-based digital identity and database for stakeholders.
(b) to (d): During the last five years and the current financial year (2026-27), under PMMSY, the
DoF, GoI has approved fisheries development proposals of the Government of Kerala amounting
to Rs.1,413.91 crore with a central share of Rs. 598.58 crore. Against this, the Central assistance of
Rs.462.22 crore has been released. The Government of Kerala has reported that the expenditure of
Rs.451.807 crore was utilised towards this release. Under PMMSY, the beneficiary selection is
done by the respective State Governments/Union Territories. Government of Kerala has informed
that activities like livelihood support during fish ban period, boats & nets for traditional fishermen,
Biofloc fish farming, Re-Circulatory Aquaculture System (RAS), backyard ornamental units,brackish water cage, fish kiosk, three wheeler with ice box, motor cycle with ice box and Sagar
Mitras are implemented in Vadakara, Kerala. Government of Kerala has also informed that 3
primary societies of Vadakara are selected for Fish Farmers Producer Organisations (FFPOs) under
PMMSY. It is further informed that about 7561 beneficiaries are benefitted from Vadakara, Kerala.
Under the FIDF, the DoF, GoI has approved 13 projects in Kerala with a total project cost of
Rs.551.72 crore. The approval also include an Integrated Fisheries Development Project of
MATSYAFED at a total project cost of Rs.35.97 crore, implemented across the State, including
Kozhikode district, to provide financial assistance to fishermen for procurement of outboard
motors, fishing nets and allied fishing accessories, thereby contributing to improvement in the
livelihood and socio-economic well-being of fishermen. No specific proposal to the Vadakara has
been received under FIDF. Under PM-MKSSY, as on date, about 35.92 lakh fishers, fish farmers
and other stakeholders have registered on NFDP portal including 2,52,301 from Kerala, of whom
5,032 belong to the Vadakara.
The DoF, GoI through National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) and Government of Kerala,
organized outreach programmes at Ponnani, Malappuram, covering fishers from the Vadakara, to
create awareness about schemes of Government of India. DoF GoI has not received any proposal
from Government of Kerala towards fisheries infrastructure, fishing harbours, fish landing centres
in Vadakara.
DoF, GoI accords high priority towards livelihood strengthening, ensuring safety and social security
of traditional fishermen in all States/UTs including Kerala. The schemes and policies implemented
by the DoF, GoI are strategically aligned to achieve holistic development of the fisheries sector
while placing the socio-economic well-being of the fishers at its core. Under the PMMSY the DoF,
GoI has approved various fisheries developmental activities to Kerala including interventions
towards livelihood and fishers welfare namely, livelihood support for during the fishing ban period
(1,71,033 Nos), support for boats and fishing nets (200 units), establishment of Integrated Modern
Coastal Fishing Villages (9 Nos), establishment of Climate Resilient Coastal Fishing Villages (6
Nos), procurement of deep-sea fishing vessels (20 units), bivalve cultivation (1140 units) as
additional employment, fish transportation units (468 units), installation of artificial reefs (42 units)
for resource enhancement, establishment of Matsya Seva Kendras (10 Nos) and engagement of
Sagar Mitras (222 Nos) for extension and advisory services. Additionally, 18908 Nos of KCC cards
have been sanctioned to fisheries beneficiaries in Kerala. All these initiatives are aimed at
strengthening of fishers livelihood and safety of fishers in Kerala including Vadakara.
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