India, July 30 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Sl. No.

Name of State/UTs

Notified Landing Centres*

1

West Bengal

66

2

Odisha

73

3

Andhra Pradesh

350

4

Tamil Nadu

301

5

Puducherry

41

6

Kerala

204

7

Karnataka

115

8

Goa

34

9

Maharashtra

173

10

Gujarat

107

11

Daman & Diu

12

12

Andaman & Nicobar Islands

51

13

Lakshadweep

20

Total:

1547

(a) and (b)The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is implementing the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) with an outlay of Rs.20,750 crore to promote sustainable fisheries development and welfare of fishermen. The development of Fishing Harbours and Fish Landing Centres are one of the important ...