8.2.3. Objectives

♤ To fully tap the total fish potential of the country both in the inland and the marine sector and triple the production by 2020.

♤ To transform the fisheries sector as a modern industry with special focus on new technologies and processes.

♤ To double the income of the fishers and fish farmers with special focus on increasing productivity and better marketing postharvest infrastructure including e-commerce and other technologies and global best innovations.

♤ To ensure inclusive participation of the fishers and fish farmers in the income enhancement.

♤ To triple the export earnings by 2020 with focus on benefits flow to the fishers and fish farmers including through institutional mechanisms in the cooperative, producer companies and other structures.

♤ To enhance food and nutritional security of the country.