In 2023–24, Gujarat Recorded 9.08 Lakh Metric Tonnes of Fish Production; The State Aims to Reach 10.37 Lakh MT in 2024–25
Under Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, ₹50 Crore Central Grant Released to Gujarat for 2025–26
Gandhinagar, 03 Aug 2025: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi strongly advocates the Blue Economy, recognising its potential to drive coastal development and boost the fisheries sector. Gujarat, blessed with India’s longest coastline of 2,340.62 kilometres, has become a vital contributor to the nation’s blue economy. This growth is rooted in the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, who laid a strong foundation for the fisheries sector during his tenure as Chief Minister of Gujarat. His forward-thinking policies transformed Gujarat into a major hub for marine exports, improved the livelihoods of fishermen, and strengthened coastal infrastructure, a vision that continues under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Bhupendra Patel.
Gujarat Averages 8.56 Lakh Metric Tonnes Fish Production Annually Over the Past Four Years
Gujarat is the second-largest marine fish-producing state in the country. Over the past four years, the state has recorded an average annual fish production of approximately 8.56 lakh metric tonnes. In 2023–24 (Oct-Sept), Gujarat’s marine fish production stood at 7,04,828 metric tonnes, while inland fish production was 2,03,073 metric tonnes, bringing the total to around 9,07,901 metric tonnes. For 2024–25 (Oct-Sept), marine fish production is projected at 7,64,343 metric tonnes and inland production at 2,72,430 metric tonnes. The state’s total fish production for the year is expected to reach approximately 10,36,773 metric tonnes.
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana: ₹50 Crore Grant Released for Gujarat for the Year 2025–26
To boost fish production and improve fishermen’s livelihoods, the Government of India under Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY). The scheme aims to strengthen the infrastructure essential for the fisheries sector while addressing key gaps in the fisheries value chain, such as production, productivity, quality, modern technology, post-harvest infrastructure, and marketing. It also aims to modernise the sector, improve traceability, and build a robust fisheries management system while ensuring the socio-economic welfare of fishing communities. From 2020–21 to 2024–25, the Government of India has approved projects (with multiple components) worth ₹897.54 crore have been approved for Gujarat under PMMSY. For the year 2025-26, under PMMSY, Gujarat has been allocated a grant of ₹50 crore. These approvals have been significantly boosting fisheries activities in Gujarat.
Gujarat’s Strategic Efforts to Develop the Fisheries Sector
To tap into the full potential of Gujarat’s 2,340.62-kilometre-long coastline, the state government has taken several impactful steps in the fisheries sector. These include a reduction in VAT on diesel, subsidies on kerosene and petrol, land allocation for shrimp farming, development of road and electricity infrastructure, and improved port facilities for small fishermen. Additionally, four new fishing ports are being developed at Madhvad, Nava Bandar, Veraval-2, and Sutrapada.
For the year 2025–26, the state government has introduced several new initiatives to further boost the sector. These include assistance in establishing Biofloc and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), support for procuring medicines, minerals, and probiotics for shrimp pond preparation, and aid for cage culture (Bhambharapani). Other provisions include support for setting up modern boat-building yards, blast freezers, and cold storage facilities for boat owners, fisheries cooperative societies, and fish traders. Additional assistance will also be extended for the replacement of boats and nets for traditional fishermen, the establishment of fish by-product processing units, seaweed seed banks, shrimp/fish/crab hatcheries, and seaweed culture using raft or tube net systems.
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