About: The World Fisheries Day is celebrated on Nov 21 to recognize the contribution of millions of fisher folks, fish farmers, and people involved with the fishery trade across the glob.
Awards:
Balasore, Odisha: Best Marine District
Andhra Pradesh: Best Marine State
Balaghat, M.P: Best Inland District
Odisha: 4th largest fish producing State. There is huge demand for Odisha fishery products in international markets such as USA, Europe, Japan, China, ASEAN and Middle Eastern countries.
Matsya Sampada Yojana : It is a n umbrella scheme to develop the fisheries sector with a total outlay of Rs. 200050 Crores. It has two components:
1. Central Sector Scheme (CS)
Non-beneficiary oriented scheme
Beneficiary oriented scheme (Central Assistance for General category- 40%; SC/ST/Women- 60%)
2. Central Sponsored Scheme (CSS)
Non-beneficiary oriented scheme
Beneficiary oriented scheme (Central Assistance for NE States- 90%, Other States- 60%; and UTs-100%)
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