**Summary of Inland Fisheries Development in the Konkan Region**
**Overview and Budgetary Provisions**
Under the Union Budget 2026-27, the Government of India announced the integrated development of 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars nationwide to advance fisheries and aquaculture. In Maharashtra, 34 reservoirs have been specifically selected for integrated development, including those within the Konkan region.
**Infrastructure and PMMSY Approvals**
Under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), the government has approved the establishment of fish value chain infrastructure. A total of 198 cold chain units have been sanctioned for the Konkan region, with the district-wise breakdown as follows:
* **Raigad:** 40 units
* **Ratnagiri:** 62 units
* **Sindhudurg:** 96 units
**Economic and Institutional Support**
The Department of Fisheries (DoF) aims to enhance fisher income by promoting cooperatives and Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs). Key metrics include:
* **FFPOs:** 12 organizations are currently operational in the Konkan region.
* **Target Groups:** Active promotion of startups and women-led groups for fishery-related activities.
* **Monitoring:** Projects under PMMSY are being actively monitored to ensure effective implementation.
**Implementation and Governance**
The Department of Fisheries, in coordination with State and Union Territory governments, has formulated a time-bound plan of action featuring specific milestones and deliverables.
This information was officially provided by the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh (alias Lalan Singh), in the Rajya Sabha.
**Document Details:**
* **Release ID:** 2242416
* **Date:** 19 March 2026
* **Source:** PIB Delhi, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Key Entities Referenced
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY): The flagship national scheme under which cold chain units, fish value chain projects, and Fish Farmer Producer Organizations are approved and monitored.
Department of Fisheries (DoF): The primary government department responsible for formulating action plans, promoting cooperatives, and implementing fisheries development initiatives.
Konkan region, Maharashtra: The central geographic focus of the policy, specifically involving the districts of Raigad, Ratnagiri, and Sindhudurg for reservoir and aquaculture development.
Fish Farmer Producer Organizations (FFPOs): Key organizational entities promoted by the government to enhance the income of fishers and develop the fishery-related value chain.
Union Budget 2026-27: The referenced policy document that announced the integrated development of 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars across the country.
Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying
Use of reservoirs and amrit sarovars for inland
fisheries in Konkan
Posted On: 19 MAR 2026 2:27PM by PIB Delhi
The Government of India in Union Budget 2026-27 has announced the development of fisheries and
aquaculture by undertaking integrated development of 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars in the country
including the Konkan region of Maharashtra. As reported by Government of Maharashtra, 34 reservoirs
including the Konkan region has been selected in the state for integrated development. Further, district
wise fish value chain approved in Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg district under PMMSY are as under:
Sl. No. District Cold Chain Units Approved
under PMMSY
(i) (ii) (iii)
1. Raigad 40
2. Ratnagiri 62
3. Sindhudurg 96
Total 198
(c) The Department of Fisheries (DoF), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying
(MoFAH&D), Government of India (GoI) with the objective of enhancing fisher’s income in the country
is promoting cooperatives and Fish Farmer Producer Organization (FFPOs). There are 12 numbers of
FFPOs functioning in the Konkan region of the State. Additionally, the Department of Fisheries is actively
promoting startups and women-led groups for the development of the fisheries and fishery related
activities in the country including the Konkan region of Maharashtra. For these, various project under
PMMSY has been approved and also been actively monitored for implementation of such projects.
(d) The Department of Fisheries, Government of India in coordination with States and UTs has
formulated plan of action with milestones and deliverables for implementation of Budget Announcement
in a time bound manner.
This information was given by Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan
Singh alias Lalan Singh in the Rajya Sabha in response to a question asked.
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