CMFRI supplies 1 million green mussel seeds to Maharashtra fisherfolk and tribal communities
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Animal husbandry, fisheries & allied· Prelims·
Blue Economy and livelihood security: a GS3 case study on sustainable aquaculture and tribal inclusion.
Why in news
The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) supplied a cumulative one million green mussel seeds to fisherfolk and tribal communities in Maharashtra to boost aquaculture.
Background
CMFRI supplied an additional five lakh hatchery-produced green mussel seeds to Maharashtra, reaching a total of one million seeds in six months. The initiative was conducted under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and included training for 30 officials in nursery rearing techniques.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCMFRI: Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute
- SchemePMMSY: Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
- FactCumulative supply: 1 million green mussel seeds within six months
- PlaceMaharashtra: State receiving the mussel seeds
Prelims practice question
With reference to the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) and CMFRI initiative, consider the following statements:
- The seeds were supplied to the state of Maharashtra within a six-month period.
- CMFRI supplied a cumulative one million green mussel seeds to Maharashtra communities.
- The initiative provided seeds to coastal communities but excluded tribal communities.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a)2 only
- (b)1 and 2 only
- (c)1 and 3 only
- (d)1, 2 and 3
Show answer
Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The note states seeds were supplied to both fisherfolk and tribal communities.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana contributes to the socio-economic upliftment of coastal and tribal communities through sustainable aquaculture.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Livelihood diversification: Transitioning tribal and coastal communities into high-value aquaculture to reduce dependence on traditional farming
- Technical capacity building: Bridging the skill gap in nursery rearing and hatchery management for small-scale fisherfolk
Keywords: Blue Economy · Livelihood security · Sustainable aquaculture · Fisheries infrastructure · Socio-economic inclusion
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