**Summary:**
On August 2, 2025, a Regional Review Meeting, chaired by Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh of the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAHD), will be held in Kolkata, West Bengal, to assess the progress of fisheries development schemes in the eastern region. The meeting will focus on the implementation of key schemes, including the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF), and Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah Yojana (PMMKSSY) in West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Chhattisgarh. Shri George Kurian, Minister of State, MoFAHD and Ministry of Minority Affairs, will also be present.
The meeting will include Chief Secretaries and senior officials from the participating states, representatives from the Department of Fisheries, State Fisheries Departments, and ICAR Institutes. Discussions will cover progress, key achievements, and challenges faced by the eastern states in the fisheries sector. The goal is to develop a roadmap for enhanced productivity, stronger value chains, and sustainable development.
The Government of India has invested significantly in the fisheries and aquaculture sector, with cumulative investments totaling Rs 38,572 Cr since 2015. Rs. 2740 Cr was infused into Blue Revolution Scheme, Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund FIDF, Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana PMMSY for the eastern states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal. Inland fisheries and aquaculture contribute over 75% of the nation's total fisheries production. The four eastern states contribute 45.27 lakh tonnes to India's overall fish production, with West Bengal being the leading contributor. Investments of Rs 232 crore under PMMSY are supporting modern aquaculture systems. Over 24 lakh individuals from the four eastern states are registered on the National Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP). The event will be conducted in hybrid mode.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry Dairying: The central government ministry responsible for fisheries, animal husbandry, and dairying.
Rajiv Ranjan Singh: Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, chairing the Regional Review Meeting.
Kolkata, West Bengal: The city and state in India where the Regional Review Meeting is scheduled to be held.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana PMMSY: A key scheme of the fisheries sector, which is to be reviewed during the meeting.
Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund FIDF: A key scheme of the fisheries sector focused on infrastructure development, to be reviewed during the meeting.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah Yojana PMMKSSY: A key scheme of the fisheries sector, which is to be reviewed during the meeting.
West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh: The eastern states of India participating in the Regional Review Meeting.
Blue Revolution Scheme: A scheme focused on development of aquaculture.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh to Chair
Regional Review Meeting on Fisheries Development
on 2nd August 2025 in Kolkata, West Bengal
Meet to Focus on Implementation of Several
Fisheries Schemes in the Eastern Region
Posted On: 31 JUL 2025 5:08PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D),
will hold a Regional Review Meeting for the states of West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh in
Kolkata, West Bengal on 2nd August 2025. The review will focus on the implementation of key schemes of
the fisheries sector including the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), Fisheries and
Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF), and Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-
Yojana (PM-MKSSY). The meeting will be held under the chairmanship of Union Minister, Shri Rajiv
Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying (MoFAH&D). Shri
George Kurian, Minister of State, MoFAH&D and Ministry of Minority Affairs will also grace the occasion.
Chief Secretaries and senior officials from the participating states, along with representatives from the
Department of Fisheries, State Fisheries Departments, and ICAR Institutes, will also be present on this
occasion.
Briefings on the progress made, key achievements and challenges faced by the eastern states in the fisheries
sector will be deliberated upon during the meeting. Through collaborative discussions and data-driven
deliberations, the meeting will help carve a future roadmap to enhance productivity, strengthen value chains,
and promote inclusive and sustainable development in line with the objectives of the schemes of the fisheries
sector. The event will be conducted in hybrid mode and will serve as a vital platform for addressing region-
specific challenges, promoting modern, eco-friendly approaches tailored to fisheries ecosystems, and
enhancing livelihood opportunities, productivity, and long-term economic development in the fisheries sector.
Background
The Government of India has set in motion a series of transformative initiatives aimed at fostering the
comprehensive development of the fisheries and aquaculture sector within the country. Over the years, there
has been a significant upswing in central government investments dedicated to this sector. From the initiation
of this endeavour in 2015, the cumulative investments, totalling Rs 38,572 Cr, have been approved across
various schemes. Notable allocations of Rs. 2740 Cr infusion into Blue Revolution Scheme, Fisheries and
Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF), Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY)
for the eastern states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and West Bengal have been made. Inland
fisheries and aquaculture have emerged as key contributors, accounting for over 75% of the total fisheries
production in the country. These 4 eastern states contribute a total of 45.27 lakh tonnes to India’s overall fish
production, with West Bengal being the leading contributor in the region. Technology has been a game-
changer in driving the Blue Revolution in India, transforming aquaculture through the adoption of modern
systems like RAS, Biofloc, and raceways. With an investment of ₹232 crore under PMMSY for these four
states, these innovations are enhancing resource efficiency, boosting productivity, and paving the way for
sustainable growth. The Government is actively focusing on the creation of digital identities for fisheries
stakeholders, with over 24 lakh individuals from the 4 eastern states already registered on the National
Fisheries Digital Platform (NFDP).***
Aditi Agrawal
(Release ID: 2150819)