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- The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is organizing the “Sagar Parikrama” program on the occasion of the 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava.
Sagar Parikrama
- About:
- As a mark of gratitude to our seas, Sagar Parikrama Program is saluting our great freedom fighters, sailors and fishers.
- The first leg of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ shall begin from Gujarat on 5th Feb 2022.
- Sagar Parikrama program is proposed to be celebrated in all coastal states/UTs.
- Focus:
- Sustainable balance between the utilisation of marine fisheries resources for food security of the nation and livelihoods of coastal fisher communities
- Protection of marine ecosystems.
- States included:
- It is proposed to be conducted in all coastal states/UTs through a pre-decided sea route to demonstrate solidarity with all fisher folk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders as a spirit of Atma Nirbhar Bharat.
- States includes:
- Gujarat,
- Diu,
- Maharashtra,
- Goa,
- Karnataka,
- Kerala,
- Tamil Nadu,
- Andhra Pradesh,
- Odisha,
- West Bengal,
- Andaman & Nicobar and
- Lakshadweep Islands
- Agenda:
- Awards: During the event, certificates /sanctions related to Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampadha scheme (PMMSY), KCC & State Scheme shall be awarded to the progressive fishermen, especially costal fishermen, fishers and fish farmers, young fishery entrepreneurs etc.
- Awareness: Literature on PMMSY scheme, State schemes, FIDF, KCC etc. shall be popularised among fishers through print media, electronic media, videos & digital campaign with jingles.
- Cultural: A song on Sagar Parikrama shall also be launched in the contest of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsava’.
Ocean Economy
- Oceans are vital to the economies, security and livelihoods of Indian coastal states.
- The Country has a coastline of 8118 km.
- It covers 9 maritime States/4UTs.
- Gujarat has a coastal length of 1214 km, covering 16 coastal districts having huge diversity of marine based ecosystems and development opportunities.
- Fisher folk, vendors and industries have a direct stake in the development of the fisheries sector in economic value, especially exports.
- Ocean economy provides livelihood support to millions of coastal fisher folk.
- Oceans are the world’s single largest ecosystem, covering nearly three-fourths of the earth’s surface.
Conclusion
- Oceans provide a massive arena for emerging complex and interconnected development issues such livelihoods, climate change, commerce, and security.
- The Government of India is in the forefront in transforming the fisheries sector and to formulate fisheries management plans along with a regulatory framework towards effective fisheries governance to ensure sustainable and responsible development through an ecosystem approach.
Source: PIB
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