Matsya Shakti Project:
The ‘Matsya Shakti’ project will be launched by the Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
- Matsya Shakti Project is designed to empower minority fishing communities.
- It aims to equip participants with comprehensive skills for improved livelihoods and community welfare.
- The initiative will be implemented by the Vizhinjam Regional Centre of the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.
- It is conceived under the Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme.
- Matsya Shakti Project seeks to enhance the socio-economic well-being of minority fisherfolk families in the district.
- It promises a year-long, phased training programme for members of the community, focusing on sustainable livelihood practices and modern skill development.
- Through hands-on training in areas such as integrated aquaculture, seed production, and advanced fisheries technologies.
- Pradhan Mantri Virasat Ka Samvardhan (PM VIKAS) scheme launched under the Ministry of Minority Affairs is a central sector scheme.
- It provides skill development, leadership training and entrepreneurship to minorities and artisan communities all over India.
- The scheme is divided into four components and is expected to benefit around 9 lakh candidates during the 15th Finance Commission Cycle (2025-26).
