On October 25, 2025, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri George Kurian, promoted active registration under the National Fisheries Development Programme (NFDP) at the Fisheries Outreach Program in Thrissur. The objective of the NFDP is to ensure that maximum benefits reach those associated with the fishing community, with the goal of providing insurance coverage and multiple welfare benefits.
The Minister appreciated the Government of Kerala for its cooperation in implementing the Central Government policies in the fisheries sector. The Minister highlighted the progress made in infrastructure development, citing the redevelopment of many fishing harbors through joint government efforts and the provision of low-interest loans. Nine integrated coastal villages in Kerala have been selected for development, with facilities like processing centers, kiosks, and community centers. These projects, aimed at promoting climate-resilient and technology-driven fisheries, will be fully funded by the Central Government with an allocation of ₹2 crore. The State Government will identify the beneficiary villages.
The Minister emphasized the need to increase fisheries production. He stated the Government is commited in supporting cooperative societies of fish farmers, ensuring that they receive due benefits under welfare and development schemes.
The Outreach Programme aims to raise awareness among fishers and fish farmers about various welfare and livelihood enhancement schemes of the Government of India and to promote sustainable fisheries practices. During the event, Shri George Kurian distributed Kisan Credit Cards (KCCs), transponders, and NFDP registration certificates. The event served as a platform for direct engagement between the Minister and stakeholders, facilitating the delivery of key benefits under the Department of Fisheries, Government of India.
Key Entities Referenced
National Fisheries Development Programme (NFDP): A scheme aimed at providing insurance coverage and multiple welfare benefits to those associated with the fisheries sector.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying: The central ministry responsible for fisheries and related animal husbandry and dairying activities.
Thrissur: Location of the Fisheries Outreach Program where active registration under NFDP was discussed.
Fisheries Outreach Program: An event to promote awareness and registration under NFDP.
Shri George Kurian: Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Union Minister of State Shri George Kurian
calls for active registration under NFDP at the
Fisheries Outreach Program in Thrissur
Posted On: 25 OCT 2025 3:17PM by PIB Thiruvananthpuram
Thrissur, October 25, 2025
Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and
Dairying, Shri George Kurian, urged all those associated with the
fisheries sector to actively register under the National Fisheries
Development Programme (NFDP) to avail insurance coverage and
multiple welfare benefits.He was addressing a Fisheries Outreach Programme organized at
Thrissur today. The Minister emphasized that the objective of the
NFDP is to ensure that maximum benefits reach those associated
with the fishing communityThe Minister appreciated the Government of Kerala for extending
full cooperation in implementing the Central Government policies
in fidheries sector.
Highlighting the progress made in infrastructure development, Shri
Kurian said that many fishing harbours have been redeveloped
through the joint efforts of both governments. The Minister alsoinformed that low-interest loans are being provided for the
development of fishing harbours.
The Minister stated that nine integrated coastal villages in Kerala
have been selected for development. He said that facilities such
as processing centres, kiosks, and community centres will be
installed in these village. These projects, aimed at promoting
climate-resilient and technology-driven fisheries, will be fully
funded by the Central Government with an allocation of ₹2 crore.
The Minister also mentioned that the State Government will
identify the beneficiary villages.
The Minister also emphasized that we must work towards
increasing fisheries production. “India today ranks second globally
in fish production and processing, a result of the hard work and
dedication of our fishers and fish farmers,” he said.
He also stated the Government is commited in supporting
cooperative societies of fish farmers, ensuring that they receive
due benefits under welfare and development schemes.Concluding his address, the Minister remarked that India’s
strength lies in its unity, and urged everyone in the sector to work
hard and contribute to the turning Prime Minister’s vision of a
Viksit Bharat a reality by 2047.
The Outreach Programme aimed to create awareness among
fishers and fish farmers about various welfare and livelihood
enhancement schemes of the Government of India and to
promote sustainable fisheries practices.
During the event, Shri George Kurian distributed Kisan Credit
Cards (KCCs), transponders, and NFDP registration certificates,
and interacted with fishers and fish farmers to understand their
challenges and discuss opportunities for strengthening Kerala’s
fisheries and aquaculture sectors.
The event also served as a platform for direct engagement
between the Minister and stakeholders, facilitating the delivery of
key benefits under the Department of Fisheries, Government of
India.
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