Blue Revolution

January 3, 2026 11:27 AM

Centre emphasises promotion of indigenous fish species under Blue Revolution

The Centre is placing renewed emphasis on promoting indigenous fish species in aquaculture as part of its Blue Revolution strategy, aiming to enhance sustainability, food security and livelihoods while conserving India’s rich aquatic biodiversity, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying said on Thursday. India’s diverse aquatic ecosystems—ranging from Himalayan rivers to coastal and marine waters—are home to over 2,800 indigenous fish and shellfish species, including 91...

September 10, 2025 10:51 AM

Five Years of Blue Revolution: Inclusive Growth & Sustainability in Fisheries

India’s vision of the “Blue Revolution” gained renewed significance with the launch of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) on September 10, 2020. Five years later, as the scheme reaches its milestone, it stands as a transformative force in making the fisheries sector ecologically sustainable, economically robust, and socially inclusive, bridging long-standing gaps in production, quality, technology, and post-harvest infrastructure. The extension of the scheme through 2025–26...

August 25, 2025 5:01 PM

India’s Fisheries Sector: A Blue Revolution in Motion

India’s fisheries sector is transforming, emerging as a major driver of livelihoods, food security, and economic growth. Between 2013–14 and 2024–25, the country's total fish production surged by an astounding 104%, rising from 96 lakh tonnes to 195 lakh tonnes. Much of this growth is propelled by inland fisheries, which expanded by 142% in the same period, increasing from 61 lakh tonnes to 147.37 lakh tonnes. Today, India stands as the second-largest fish-producing nation globally, accoun...