Amit Shah will inaugurate Deep-Sea Fishing Vessels at Mazagon Dock, Mumbai tomorrow
New Delhi 26 October :- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will distribute the state-of-the-art Deep-Sea Fishing Vessels at Mazagon Dock, Mumbai tomorrow. Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister of Maharashtra; Eknath Shinde and Shri Ajit Pawar, Deputy Chief Ministers of Maharashtra and Shri Murlidhar Mohol Union Minister of State (Cooperation) will be present on the occasion.
The handing over of the keys of deep-sea fishing vessels to beneficiaries by Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will mark a historic milestone in cooperative-led deep-sea fishing which will symbolize India’s commitment to self-reliance, sustainability and empowering cooperatives in the fisheries sector.
Deep Sea Fishing Vessels are being given to the beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojna with unit cost of Rs 1.2 Cr with financial support from Government of Maharashtra, the National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) and Department of Fisheries, Government of India. This initiative is a testament to the Modi Government’s commitment to realizing the vision of Aatmanirbhar Bharat and strengthening the Blue Economy. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, it marks a significant step towards modernizing India’s Marine fisheries sector, enhancing deep-sea fishing capacity, and promoting cooperative-led growth in coastal regions. It aims to explore fisheries resources in the Indian EEZ and High Seas.
In view to accelerate cooperative-led deep-sea fishing initiatives through cooperatives and FFPOs a Joint Working Group (JWG) has been constituted by the Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India and Department of Cooperatives, Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India.
India’s marine fisheries sector has traditionally operated on a modest scale, with fishermen relying on conventional vessels and techniques, typically venturing only up to 40–60 nautical miles from the coastline. This limited operational range has constrained catch volumes and economic returns.
This initiative will empower fisheries cooperative societies and FFPOs to sustainably harness the vast potential of India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and High Seas, particularly in regions like Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. It is expected to unlock new opportunities in high-value fisheries such as tuna, thereby enhancing India’s seafood exports and strengthening coastal livelihoods.