India, March 17 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Department of Fisheries, Government of India (DoF, GoI) through its schemes, policies and programs has been taking several initiatives towards holistic development of fisheries sector, including sustainable development of aquaculture in all States/UTs including Maharashtra. Under the flagship scheme Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) implemented by the Department, during the last five years and the current year fisheries developmental projects amounting to Rs. 1626.99 crore has been approved to Maharashtra. The approval also included various aquaculture development activities like establishment of fish brood banks (10 units), fish/prawn hatcheries (32 units), in...