Fisheries Sector:

India is the second largest producer of fish in the world, contributing 5.54 percent of global production. Allocations made for the development of fisheries sector through the Centrally Sponsored Schemes and Central Sector Schemes are utilized for implementation of both development and welfare oriented schemes through the respective states and UTs.

In addition to the allocations made through CSS and CS, assistance is provided through other flagship programmes like Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) and the recently launched National Mission for Protein Supplements (NMPS) as well as other programmes like Marine Fisheries Development Scheme, Inland Fishery Development Scheme, Fishermen Welfare Scheme.